{
  "id": 7385132,
  "title": "Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay named Qatar’s leading business hotel at the World Travel Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/waldorf-astoria-doha-west-bay-named-qatars-leading-business-hotel-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/733319/qatar/waldorf-astoria-doha-west-bay-named-qatars-leading-business-hotel-at-the-world-travel-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay has been declared Qatar's leading business hotel at the prestigious 33rd World Travel Awards, held in Dubai on September 13. This accolade underscores the hotel's role as a prime destination for business travelers, corporate events and meetings in Doha, with its prime location in West Bay providing a perfect blend of refined hospitality and convenience. At the ceremony, general manager Elias J Moukarzel and sales director Aleksandra Stojanovic received the award on behalf of the hotel. Moukarzel expressed his pride, stating, \"This recognition is a reflection of the dedication of our team and the trust of our guests and partners.\" The World Travel Awards, founded in 1993, honors excellence across the global travel and tourism sector, with winners chosen through a worldwide voting process involving industry professionals and consumers. For Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, this award marks another significant milestone as the hotel further solidifies its presence in Doha's thriving hospitality sector. Spanning 283 Art Deco-style rooms and suites, along with 50 luxurious apartments, the hotel also boasts dedicated meeting and event spaces, including two grand ballrooms, alongside an array of dining and wellness options tailored for both business and leisure guests.",
  "summary": "Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay has been named \"Qatar’s Leading Business Hotel” at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards, presented during the awards ceremony held in Dubai on September 13.The recognition...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}