Shangri-La Hotel, Doha has achieved the ‘Recommended’ rating in the 2019 edition of the Forbes Travel Guide.

Developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company WLL (ARTIC), the international hospitality subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding Company, one of Qatar’s largest private diversified industry groups,  the hotel’s plush accommodation and lifestyle facilities deliver a unique blend of Asian and Qatari hospitality and are complemented by an exciting collection of dining and entertainment venues.

TJ Joulak, General Manager at Shangri‑La Hotel, Doha said:

We are honoured to be part of the Forbes Travel Guide 2019 winners’ list. The award reaffirms our commitment to delight our guests with warm Asian hospitality and our team’s passion to deliver service from the heart that creates unforgettable experiences.’

Tarek M El Sayed, Managing Director and CEO, Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company ‘ARTIC’ said:

We are delighted that our Shangri-La Hotel, Doha is among the winners of the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Star Awards. This award recognises the quality of Shangri-La Hotel, Doha as a world-class luxury hotel and also a strong endorsement of ARTIC’s investment strategy which is focused on asset quality, location and architectural design. The award also reflects the success of our strategy of partnering with leading international operators that are able to add value to our assets by providing the highest quality products and services. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts and achieving even greater results in the future.’

The Forbes Travel Guide rates properties in 76 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.  Newly added destinations for 2019 include Anguilla, Bahrain, Belize, Danang, Doha, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Istanbul, Oman, Perth, the Swiss Alps and Uruguay.