Jameel Nabtiti, Executive Chef of Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel commented on this event and said: “Our main culinary expertise in Arabic food. We have several chefs from Jordan, Egypt, and Morocco etc… that put their heads together to make this week a successful week. We will be showcasing several dishes from the Arab cuisine such as Maroccon Cous cous, Tagines, Lentil soup, Machbous, Kebsa, Fareed, Um Ali and much much more. He continued, “It is first time to celebrate this week and hopefully we make it bigger in the coming years”.

 Grand Gourmet is the main international cuisine of the hotel, located in the first floor of the hotel. It opens daily for breakfast from 6:30am till 10:30am, Lunch from 12:30pm till 3:30pm and Dinner 6:30pm till 10:30pm. Grand Gourmet, offers scrumptious buffet which is eclectic the world traveler who has grown used to the great variety of cuisines on the world map. The restaurant presents different theme nights and Friday Brunch for every week.

 The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a 246-room hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodation. Rooms feature a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and spectacular contemporary design alongside all the comforts and amenities to be expected from a five-star hotel.

 For more information or to book, visit www.wyndhamgrandregency.com or www.facebook.com/wyndhamgrandregencyhoteldoha or contact (+974) 44343333 24 hours a day.

 “This is a great honour for our hotel and I’m delighted to accept this award on behalf of our entire team,” said Ayman Lotfy, the hotel’s general manager. “Their unwavering commitment and dedication, combined with our best-in-class facilities, really set us apart in a highly competitive marketplace. We’re proud to be able to offer our guests a true five-star experience and, in doing so, aim to remain one of the region’s leading hotels for many years to come.

 As well as the spectacular 600-square-metre Al Qasr Ballroom which can host up to 550 guests at a cocktail party or 650 theatre-style, the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha offers 246 luxurious guest rooms, including single, double and suite accommodations. An effortless blend of traditional architecture and contemporary design, the hotel also offers three restaurants, an Angsana Spa, gym and swimming pool.

 Located near both the Exhibition Centre and Corniche waterfront promenade, the hotel’s 36 suites and penthouses all offer high-speed Internet access, a safe and complimentary breakfast, as well as a spacious sitting room. The Al Asmakh Royal Suite, which commands impressive views across the city, boasts a bedroom, living room, two televisions, dining or boardroom accommodating up to 10 people and two bathrooms, each with separate shower and Jacuzzi.

 The World Travel Awards are acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade and celebrate those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence.

The Wyndham Grand® Collection is an ensemble of distinguished hotels within the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand that represent one-of-a-kind experiences in key destinations with refined accommodation, attentive service and relaxed surroundings. For more information, visit www.thewyndhamgrandcollection.com.

 For more information or to book, visit www.wyndhamgrandregency.com or www.facebook.com/wyndhamgrandregencyhoteldoha or contact (+974) 44343333 24 hours a day.

In addition, Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, Chopsticks Restaurant won the Best Commended Business Lunch category.

“This is a great honor for our hotel and a direct result of the hard work of our wonderful staff,’ said Ayman Lotfy, the hotel’s general manager.

The revamped Tangia earned this award because it offers a casual-chic dining atmosphere. The dining room’s Moroccan décor is full of colour and energy, dominated by shades of burgundy and earth tones, with Moroccan art pieces displayed throughout the restaurant.  Tangia, opens daily for dinner except Sundays. It has live entertainment Monday to Saturday from 19:00hrs to 23:00hrs and for lunch every weekend from 12:00hrs to 15:00hrs and combines a mélange of influences from traditional Moroccan recipes in a warm, contemporary setting, making for an ideal place to unwind. The restaurant also offers four private dining rooms for intimate social and family gatherings.

Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel best commended “Business Lunch” at Chopsticks, the award winning restaurant which is the ideal solution for busy professionals. Chopsticks won this award because the Chopsticks team knows that Business lunches are important for corporate networking, hammering out business details in a social setting and meeting prospective clients. These gatherings mean far more than just a lunch, and your image, your company’s name and whatever deals are on the agenda are at stake. Because of that; Chopsticks is the most representative elegant restaurant to tie your company name with. Chopsticks had brought to you a variety of distinctive modern Asian presented in three exceptional courses which should be served in only 59 minutes for QR 59 …. Otherwise, you get it for free. The Chopsticks Restaurant blends elegant décor, gracious hospitality and authentic Far Eastern cuisine from our Master Chef.

A Time Out Doha Restaurant Award is the most sought-after prize of the region’s culinary calendar.
The awards are the culmination of a year’s eating at Doha’s best – and worst – restaurants.
Time Out reviews restaurants independently and pays for all its own review meals.

The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha Hotel is a 246-room hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodation. Rooms feature a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and spectacular contemporary design alongside all the comforts and amenities to be expected from a five-star hotel.

For more information or to book, visit www.wyndhamgrandregency.com or www.facebook.com/wyndhamgrandregencyhoteldoha or contact (+974) 44343333 24 hours a day.

 In addition to winning the trophy, the awards for 2013’s best batsman, best bowler and best all-rounder were won by Wyndham associates Darshan Isuru, Chander Raina and Heshan Sameera respectively; additionally, Sameera was named the man of the match for the final. Some features of the tournament included a blistering century (100 runs) in a 10 over game by Wyndham’s Heshan, who received special recognition at the closing ceremony.

 “Winning the trophy has been a dream from the time we started participating in the tournament in 2008 and that dream has been fulfilled this year,” commented Captain Chander Raina. “The celebration will last for a while.”

 Mr. Ayman Lotfy, General Manager of the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha, congratulated the team and its coach after receiving the trophy. The inter-hotel cricket tournament is conducted every year to promote sportsman ship and staff motivation and provides a platform for interaction between hoteliers in Doha. The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha plans to host the Inter-Hotel Cricket Tournament in 2014.

 The major sponsors for Wyndham Grand Regency’s Team were Royal Hospitality, UAE Xchange and Zerone Technologies. The Wyndham Cricket team consisted of team members Ashwin Ravi Shetty, Sandeep Pathania, John Herald Lobo, Heshan Sameera, Supun Tharaka, Dilan Randimal, Mohammed Anas Afladeen, Asitha Nanayakkara, Anthony Dias, Mohammed Shifan, Priyantha Gunawardhane, Zafor Abdul, Dharshana Isru, Lahiru Sampath, Anoop Gopinathakurup, Chander Mohan Raina (C), Rajendran Thayalan (wk).

The Thai Food Festival Week, which runs from April 23 to 28, 2013, is organized by the Wyndham Grand Regency Doha in conjunction with the Royal Thai Embassy and is held to celebrate Thai national food and culture.

Playing host to a delightful collection of mouthwatering Thai food was the hotel’s restaurant, Chopsticks. Well known in the market for its superb selection of Far Eastern cuisine, it is the only sushi restaurant in Doha and a firm favorite for families, especially on Thursdays and Saturdays when visitors can enjoy an open buffet.

 “Thai Food Festival Week at Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a joyful collaboration between the hotel and the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate Thai culture through food,” said executive chef Jameel Nabtiti. “During this festival, our traditional Thai chef will introduce typical Thai dishes cooked with hand-picked spices and herbs, as Thai cuisine is well-known for its balance of five basic flavors in each dish, including hot (spicy), sour, sweet, salty and bitter. Thai food is also renowned for its enthusiastic use of fresh (rather than dried) herbs and spices as well as fish sauce.”

Visitors are welcome to sample the menu at Chopsticks during the festival week for a promotional price of only QR 149 per person.

For more information or to book, visit www.wyndhamgrandregency.com or www.facebook.com/wyndhamgrandregencyhoteldoha or contact (+974) 44343333 24 hours a day.

Diners can tempt their taste buds with starters including Hares soup and green salad, followed by sumptuous main courses ranging from Majabus and lamb haress, to Blalait, Madrobah, Thareed and Kebab al bakel.  To round off the meal, indulgent desserts include Sago, Logemat, Bathaith and Khnfrush.

The menu is also available around the clock to guests who wish to dine in their room.

“We believe the ongoing innovation of our food and beverage offering is essential to ensure that we continue to delight our guests,” said Eman Abela, food and beverage director, Wyndham Grand Regency Doha. “Diners can now choose from an even greater variety of food in a number of different settings depending on their individual tastes and requirements, whether that be in one of our stylish restaurants or in the comfort of their room.”

The five-star Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a 246-bedroom hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodations.  Rooms feature a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and spectacular contemporary design, alongside all the comforts and amenities expected from a luxury hotel. 

For more information or to book a reservation, visit www.wyndhamgrandregency.com or dial (+974) 443 4 3333.

Wyndham Grand Regency provides the best of five star cuisines to the local public with very affordable prices. Eman Abela, the Food & Beverage Director said, ‘It is a great chance for whole family to sample and enjoy several cuisines from around the world.

Wyndham Grand Regency also supported the event by being the Hospitality sponsor for this year serving several VIP events throughout the whole 4 days.

The Qatar International Food Festival organized by Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways and lasts till March 31^st. This year’s festival is different, it delivered a brand new mouth-watering event to set taste buds tingling in Doha as well as family & kids activities and live entertainment. Being organized at the Museum of Islamic Art Park gave more chance for tourists to know more about the culture of Qatar and enjoy the nice weather of the park.

For more information about our stand, please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/wyndhamgrandregencyhoteldoha or contact (+974) 44343333 24 hours a day.

The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a 246-room hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodation. Rooms feature a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and spectacular contemporary design alongside all the comforts and amenities to be expected from a five-star hotel.

Chef Nicolas is a French nationality and served over 34 years of international experience working with several companies such as Rezidor, Disney Cruise Florida line, Pacific and Caribbean and also an Executive Pastry Chef in 1 Macaron Michelin in Paris.

“Chef Nicholas is a talented and experienced hospitality professional and will play a key role in ensuring that the Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel continues to provide guests with the same high-quality service and exceptional value that it has become known for in the Doha community,” said Eman Abela, Food & Beverage Director of the Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel.

The Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a 246-room hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodation. Rooms feature a harmonious blend of traditional architecture and spectacular contemporary design alongside all the comforts and amenities to be expected from a five-star hotel.

Organized by the World Wildlife Fund, Earth Hour has grown into a global movement with over 5 million supporters in over 100 countries since its start in Australia in 2007. Earth Hour 2013 will take place Saturday, March 23, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

“Earth Hour is a great opportunity to raise awareness of global climate change and sustainability issue,” says General Manager, Ayman Lotfy. “And, while turning off lights can be a challenge for a busy hotel with hundreds of guests, we believe the hospitality industry can and should be a leader in reducing our impact on the environment.”

To recognize Earth Hour, Wyndham Grand Regency Doha was very nice decorated & all the guests came to the CHOPSTICKS restaurant to share the message & enjoy the candle light promotion & their kids enjoyed the kids’ corner.

Wyndham Grand Regency Doha is a member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands. One of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Worldwide has invested in exploring and adopting innovative sustainable practices through its Wyndham Green program, which focuses on initiatives across the global company and its business vendors and partners.

“Through Wyndham Green, we aim to develop solutions that make sense for both the environment and the bottom line,” says Faith Taylor, vice president of sustainability for Wyndham Worldwide. “For example, energy efficient lighting is now a best practice at Wyndham Worldwide, with our diverse brands and business units increasingly selecting more energy efficient options, and as a result we have seen a continued reduction in our energy costs.”

For more information on how to participate in Earth Hour or Wyndham’s sustainability efforts, please visit www.WyndhamGreen.com or www.EarthHour.org.

“We are going to display all these paintings in the hotel because we are aiming to divert our identity into arts and culture,” Ayman Lotfy, General Manager, Wyndham Grand Regency Doha told The Peninsula during yesterday’s reception to celebrate the conclusion of the week-long symposium and to showcase the outputs of the artists.

The subject, techniques and media used in the paintings were varied yet the theme was centred on Qatar, making an impressive collection that would delight every guest to the hotel.

“The paintings are very powerful because they were created by artists who are experienced and renowned. People who are into arts, who have seen the paintings were all amazed by them,” said Lotfy, adding they are planning to do another edition next year.

During the week-long symposium, the artists stayed in a camp at Sealine beach where they each created two paintings inspired by Qatar and its culture.

“At the beginning it was difficult for us because it’s far away and we stayed in a tent but we loved it, we staye as a family as we did the paintings,” said Lebanese painter Majd Ramadan, lauding the organizers of the unique event.

Ramadan, who has been recognized many times as a classical, surrealist and impressionist artist came up with paintings inspired by the national dress worn by women in Qatar and pearl and petrol – the country’s most precious resources.

Durch contemporary artist Marjolin Stolk said she would cherish the wonderful experience being with artists from all corners of the world, “working together and sharing ideas and thoughts.”

Stolk, who has been based in Qatar for three and a half years, has always been fascinated by the wealth and diversity of the Arabian heritage.

“Qatar has inspired me creating works based on what I see around me. I always have a camera with me to take pictures of the things I see and later use them as basis of my paintings,” she explained.

The artists came from Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Sweden, Syria, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Netherlands, India, Russia, Bangladesh and Morocco.

Under the motto of “Hand in Hand for One Art and One Destiny,” the symposium offered a diverse line-up of events for the artists including a series of lectures, workshops and museum visits. The exhibition was opened by Mubarak bin Nasser Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage along with Hassan Al Asmakh, Vice President/Business Development of Regency Group Holding.