Centro Capital Doha appoints new general manager

Rotana has appointed Luca Medda as general manager of the Centro Capital Doha, a new hotel which is scheduled for soft opening in April 2016.

Medda possesses an understanding of the Middle Eastern market developed over 26 years in the field, working for 14 hotels in eight different countries including Qatar, the UAE and Egypt.

Rotana area vice president Mohammad Haj Hassan said: “With the need for affordable business hotels in town, we are extremely happy to introduce Centro Capital Doha, which will fill this gap, while continuing to provide world-class service and comfort to guests.”

“Having eight years of experience with Rotana, makes Medda the perfect person for the job, and we are confident that he will lead the hotel forward and make it a desirable destination for business travellers in Qatar,” added Hassan.

Commenting on his appointment, general manager of Centro Capital Doha Luca Medda, said: “I am looking forward to opening Centro Capital Doha and delivering excellent hospitality services, especially with the newly introduced brand in the local market.

“Centro, the lifestyle hotel brand, is well known for providing an unparalleled benchmark for travellers who not only appreciate style and sophistication but also value for money.”

Medda began his career in 1988 in Italy and moved between several countries including UK, Germany, France, Austria and Italy. His first break in the Middle East was in Doha in 2001 with the opening team of the Ritz Carlton.