Emre Kocamustafaogullari has been named one of the General Managers of the Year at the 11th edition of Hospitality Qatar, recognising his leadership and contribution to the country’s hospitality sector.
Emre Kocamustafaogullari, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, has been recognised as one of the General Managers of the Year at Hospitality Qatar 2026, held in partnership with Qatar Tourism. The recognition highlights his leadership of one of the country’s largest hotel operations and his contribution to the evolving hospitality landscape.
Since joining the property in 2019, Kocamustafaogullari has overseen an extensive operation comprising 567 guestrooms, 15 restaurants and bars, 16 meeting and event venues, catering services and a workforce of more than 600 employees. Under his leadership, the hotel has recorded strong business performance while maintaining its focus on guest experience and operational excellence.
In 2025, the property recorded nearly one million guest touchpoints across its accommodation, dining, meetings, events, catering and leisure facilities, reflecting the scale and diversity of its operations.
The latest accolade adds to Kocamustafaogullari’s industry recognition. He was shortlisted for GM of the Year: Qatar at the 2026 Hotelier GM Awards, named General Manager of the Year – City Hotel at the 2025 Ambassadors of Excellence Awards, and included in the Hotelier Middle East GM Power List in both 2024 and 2025.
The hotel has also received regional recognition, placing among the Top 3 Hotels of the Year 2024 across the Middle East, Africa and SEAP region. The achievement reflects its continued emphasis on commercial performance, service standards, and guest satisfaction.
Commenting on the recognition, Kocamustafaogullari said it reflected the dedication, passion, and teamwork of the hotel’s employees. He also reaffirmed the property’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and contributing to the continued growth of Qatar’s tourism and hospitality sector.
With its broad range of accommodation, dining, meetings, events and leisure offerings, Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha remains an established presence in the city’s hospitality scene. The recognition places further emphasis on the role of leadership and team performance in supporting Doha’s position as a regional hospitality destination.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha GM recognised at Hospitality Qatar 2026
