Best Western quickens pace of ME expansion with first hotel in Qatar - Best Western Doha Seef Hotel - in June 2009
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Best Western International - Asia has announced the opening of Best Western Doha Seef Hotel, its first hotel in Doha, Qatar, in June 2009.
'We are expanding throughout Asia and the Middle East to capitalize on the great opportunities available. Best Western Doha Seef Hotel represents an exciting landmark in Qatar,' declared Glenn de Souza, Best Western International's Vice President Operations - Asia. 'Qatar is potentially one of the fastest-growing economies in the world this year with growth of 10%, so obviously this is an excellent time for us to enter the market,' the executive added.
The Emirate of Qatar forms a peninsula surrounded by several islands located halfway down the west coast of the Arabian Gulf and is centrally placed among the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). With a population of 1.5 million, the emirate has a moderate desert climate with hot summers and mild winters. Almost 50% of the population resides in the city of Doha, which is the business and Administrative Capital.
