Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha appoints new GM
Patrick Baptist, with over three decades of experience in premium, luxury, and upscale hospitality, has been appointed as the new General Manager at Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha, renowned for driving financial success and transforming guest experiences.
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha has appointed Patrick Baptist as its new General Manager. Baptist has over three decades of experience in premium, luxury, and upscale hospitality, with a proven track record of driving financial success, operational excellence, and transformative guest experiences.
He has led high-profile transformations across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East, most recently at Aloft Abu Dhabi, where he drove 28% revenue growth, achieved 44% GOP growth, and elevated the property to #14 on TripAdvisor.
Baptist's prior leadership includes London's Strand Palace Hotel and Ireland's Carton House Golf Resort. With a deep roots in food and beverage, Patrick blends operational excellence with innovative commercial strategies.
Recognised as 2021 Global GM of the Year and Chair of Marriott UAE's NextGen Business Council, he is renowned for mentoring future leaders while driving profitability.
Baptist said, “It's a privilege to lead Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha at this exciting juncture. My career has been built on a simple philosophy: extraordinary hospitality begins with empowered teams and ends with delighted guests. And, together with the talented team, we’ll elevate guest experiences, embrace challenges, and unlock new opportunities for excellence.”
This property has all the assets to become the preferred choice for both business and leisure travellers in Doha, he further added.” -TradeArabia News Service