Two GMs working for Accor in North Queensland are effectively ‘swapping’ roles and cities this month, switching permanently between top jobs at the Mercure Townsville and Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort.

The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel with 580 guest rooms, 1,200 sq m of meeting space, and views of the Doha skyline and Arabian Gulf is in line with Marriott Hotels’ new brand strategy.

Guests can choose from 443 rooms, including 68 suites, with configuration options tailored for couples and individuals, and families and friends travelling together.

New appointments of Colleen Keating, Lynne Dougherty, and Vera Manoukian reflect growth in Starwood’s franchise business.

An Australian by nationality, most recently John was Director of Food & Beverage at Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.

The opening has created 530 jobs, a figure due to increase to 600 by the end of the year, in addition to the 3,000 workers, master craftsmen and architects who have worked on its restoration.

Nilsson has had 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has worked with many leading hotels in various management roles.

Kristie Fererra, David Meisner, Josh Brandon and Moby Ahmed have been named general managers last quarter across the company.

Wong has held other senior sales and e-business positions at Regal Kowloon Hotel, Novotel Nathan Road Kowloon Hotel and Miramar Hotel (currently known as The Mira Hong Kong).