Centro Capital Doha Appoints Erik Guluta as the New General Manager

Press release

Published May 2nd, 2018 - 11:59 GMT

Mr Erik Guluta, General Manager, Centro Capital Doha

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey announced the appointment of Erik Guluta as new General Manager of Centro Capital Doha. A graduate from Les Roche School of Hotel Management in Switzerland, Erik brings with him over 12 years’ of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various countries like Switzerland, France, UK, Singapore, Thailand and other Arab Countries and with prominent names in the industry before joining Rotana in 2015.

commenting on this announcement, Joseph Coubat, Area Vice President said, “We are extremely delighted to see Erik taking the leadership role of Centro Capital Doha, the hotel which played an essential role in the affordable category in the hospitality sector in Qatar. Since its opening two years ago, the hotel has been able to carve niche for itself especially for its combination of competitive prices, world-class services and comfort to guests.”

“The move and promotion of Guluta from Executive Assistant Manager for The Cove Rotana Ras Al Khaimah to General Manager of Centro Capital Doha is in line with Rotana’s efforts to develop highly qualified hospitality professionals. We are confident that he will carry on the growth path and will lead the distinguished team to the best of his capabilities to achieve the status of Centro Capital Doha as the preferred destination for business travellers in Qatar,” he added.

From his side, Erik Guluta, General Manager of Centro Capital Doha, said: “I am privileged to take on this role and look forward to working with my new team to deliver on the brand promise and meet the demands of the new generation of travellers who seek both finesse and functionality at reasonable price.”

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.