DOHA, QATAR (May 2025): Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha is delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Cyril Baptist as its new General Manager. With over three decades of global leadership experience in premium, luxury, and upscale hospitality, Patrick brings a proven track record of driving financial success, operational excellence, and transformative guest experiences.
A visionary leader, Patrick has spearheaded high-profile transformations across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Most recently at Aloft Abu Dhabi (Marriott International), he drove 28% revenue growth, achieved 44% GOP growth, and elevated the property to #14 on TripAdvisor (from #92) in his six years on property through initiatives like establishing the UAE’s first kosher kitchen in a Marriott property, introducing new food & beverage concepts and driving a 119 index points on RevPar growth. His prior leadership of iconic hotels including London’s Strand Palace Hotel (where he executed a £60M refurbishment) and Ireland’s Carton House Golf Resort showcases his expertise in financial turnaround, brand repositioning, and team development.
Patrick Cyril Baptist, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha, 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.”
With deep roots in Food & Beverage, beginning as a Commis Chef at Shangri-La Singapore and rising to Area Director of F&B for UK & Ireland, Patrick uniquely blends operational excellence with innovative commercial strategies. Recognized as 2021 Global GM of the Year (Aloft Brands – Marriott International) and Chair of Marriott UAE’s NextGen Business Council, he is renowned for mentoring future leaders while driving profitability.
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