Italian national Patrizia Hofer has been appointed General Manager of the soon-to-open Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha, part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio. She brings with her almost 20 years of international luxury hotel experience. 

Patrizia Hofer
Patrizia Hofer

During an international career in the highly competitive luxury hospitality market, Hofer has honed the refined interpersonal skills required to satisfy the needs of high profile guests. She has a strong focus on customer service delivery and operational excellence which is complemented by an inherent ability to exude warmth, friendliness, and reliability in her roles.

According to Hofer, she is proud to be working for the world’s best luxury brand and that she intend to build a work environment which creates authentic moments for guests, guiding them on transformative journeys that touch their spirits and enrich their lives.

Al Messila will be a resort for all seeking refinement and elegance infused with leisure. This will be a place where the local and expatriate communities will meet and socialise through compelling weekly events and innovative food and beverage experiences that will embrace the diversity of our cohort of renowned international chefs.

Our guests will be explorers and collectors who are modern and open-minded yet hold a deep respect for our Arabian heritage and who will relish our creative and ground-breaking culinary experiences.’

The new GM holds degrees in Tourism and Economics, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and a Masters’ in Hotel Management. She began her career in Spain with luxury Stein Group Hotels before joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. She has participated in the opening of several iconic properties including The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong and The Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo. She has worked in major-name luxury properties such as Bulgari Milano and the Hotel Arts Barcelona.

She has a keen understanding of the markets of Qatar and the Middle East, having served at The Ritz-Carlton Doha for three years, rising to the rank of Hotel Manager and serving as a Board Member of The Ritz-Carlton Room Advisory for Middle East and Africa.

Hospitality is my passion and is in my DNA, therefore our aim is to deliver a genuine exceptional service from the heart that is tailored to our guests’ individual needs.’

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To know more about Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Doha, visit katarahospitality.com.