Etienne-Charles Gailliez hopes his property will help push the Qatar Vision 2030
Following its opening last month, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has officially brought in Etienne-Charles Gailliez as general manager.
Gailliez previously played a vital role in the hotel’s development during pre-opening, acting as Hilton’s country GM for all of Qatar, a role he will maintain in tandem with his new position.
One of Hilton’s top performers, having been given the group’s President’s Award in 2014, he entered Qatar following a long career across Africa. His previous roles have included country GM for Nigeria, general manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja and GM of Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa.
He will now oversee the day-to-day operations of the 361-key resort. He said: “My vision for Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas is to secure our place as the preeminent leisure destination in Qatar and the Middle East, offering world-class services to guests. Hilton Salwa Beach Resort is a unique and innovative addition to the Hilton portfolio in Qatar and contributes immensely towards achieving Qatar’s 2030 vision of strengthening the country’s position as a leading destination for domestic and international tourism.”
Facilities at the hotel include an Arabian Village, 20 F&B venues, a marina, a spa, a sports academy and more than 12,900 sq ft of meeting space.