Q&A with Mehdi Zaanoun, Normal Supervisor of 4 Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar

4 Seasons is about to open its second property within the Qatari capital, however this time, it is going to make a fair larger splash with a non-public seashore and residential tower at The Pearl. Pursuitist spoke with Mehdi Zaanoun, the final supervisor of the brand new 4 Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar to be taught extra.

With two 4 Seasons on the town, what makes this property’s location particular?

Along with delivering experiences and choices for our short-term company, we have now created a distinguished rental program to fulfill the wants of company relocating to Qatar for the long term, in addition to locals who want to uncover a brand new way of life by the water. Each Resort and Personal Residence company will turn into a part of an unique worldwide group the place they’ll mingle at our eating places and bars, calm down within the spa or on the seashore, and discover the numerous sights which might be simply steps away from this vibrant waterfront vacation spot.

With one to a few bedrooms, our furnished flats provide expansive dwelling areas, a totally outfitted kitchen, laundry, and a non-public terrace. Many additionally embody an additional bed room for a housekeeper or nanny.

The Pearl-Qatar is a man-made island, constructed on an historic pearl diving web site, and one of many metropolis’s most prestigious residential areas. It’s a life-style sanctuary with trendy structure and a dynamic city group showcasing Mediterranean-style marinas, high-end boutiques and showrooms, artwork galleries plus leisure and sports activities amenities.

What’s your favourite characteristic of the resort?

Our flagship eating vacation spot, La Mediterranée, which celebrates the culinary artistry of world-renowned Chef Joel Robuchon, whose namesake eating places maintain practically 30 Michelin stars, making him probably the most Michelin Starred chef to this point. La Mediterranée will provide Mediterranean fare with sturdy French affect, an upscale but inviting eating expertise in a powerful indoor setting or by the terrace, with wonderful views to the Arabian Peninsula.

We’re very lucky to be situated on a non-public seashore bathed in year-round sunshine with two out of doors swimming pools surrounded by luxurious cabanas the place company can take pleasure in drinks and snacks, amid landscaped grounds. For these bringing the children alongside, our supervised indoor/out of doors Children For All Seasons facility is a mini resort in itself.

What’s the largest problem for hospitality for the time being?

As we embrace the pent-up demand for journey post-pandemic, at 4 Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar we’re persevering with to expertise labor scarcity impacts, mixed with hospitality usually having a popularity for being fast-paced and demanding. At 4 Seasons, we’re persevering with to prioritize work-life steadiness as it’s more and more essential among the many youthful technology, in addition to the will to construct a profession with an organization that aligns with their private values in such areas as sustainability, variety, and inclusion. Our major focus is on hiring expertise with coronary heart, as abilities might be realized.

What had been you doing earlier than coming to this property?

After graduating from École Hôtelière de Lausanne hospitality administration college in Switzerland, I started my profession at 4 Seasons Resort George V in Paris greater than 20 years in the past as an intern behind a cocktail bar. I then took a 14-year detour that noticed me advance in administration by meals and beverage with numerous worldwide resort teams in France, the Americas, and the Center East. I lastly returned to the 4 Seasons household in 2018 as Normal Supervisor for 4 Seasons Resort Casablanca, a contemporary Moroccan seaside retreat situated a stone’s throw away from Morocco’s largest and liveliest metropolis.

Why ought to vacationers go to Qatar?

Qatar is a singular vacation spot that has skilled fast financial growth over the previous decade, providing a contemporary setting the place residents from totally different nationalities, faiths and backgrounds can expertise the wealthy experiences of the vacation spot.

Qatar has a lot to supply, from great museums and artwork galleries to an enormous number of eating choices that may fulfill each craving. State-of-the-art sports activities and leisure amenities additionally provide a wide range of choices when company will not be hitting the dunes or tenting by the ocean. Doha additionally options an unequalled buying expertise, offering a vacation spot that actually provides every thing.

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