Doha (Qatar): The InterContinental Doha, one of Qatar’s award-winning five-star hotels, has been appointed Official Hotel for the 10th Commercialbank Qatar Masters, which tees off at Doha Golf Club from January 25-28.
As well as tournament staff and officials, the InterContinental Doha will be home for many of the world-class golfers competing in the $2.2 million PGA European Tour/Asian Tour-sanctioned event, sponsored by the Commercialbank of Qatar,
"We are proud to be able to play a significant role in what is undoubtedly the biggest and best Commercialbank Qatar Masters in the tournament’s history," said Martin van Kan, General Manager, InterContinental Doha.
"Over the years, the InterContinental Doha has grown significantly here in Qatar as the country continues to move forward and prosper. The InterContinental Doha has over six years’ history in the city and our continued investment in the country and support of major events such as the Commercialbank Qatar Masters is testimony of our deep commitment to the state of Qatar."
Conveniently located within ten minutes of the major central business district, the diplomatic area, the city centre and Doha Golf Club, the InterContinental Doha combines heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort. To be found in the prestigious West Bay area overlooking the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the hotel boasts the largest free-form swimming pool and longest private beach in the city
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"As well as many of the world’s leading golfers, the Commercialbank Qatar Masters is also proud to boast a range of world-class brand names in terms of our fellow sponsors and supporters," said Commercialbank of Qatar Group CEO Andrew Stevens.
"One of our mains aims is to provide the players and officials of both the European and Asian Tours with a typically warm Doha welcome. With the InterContinental Doha on board, I am sure our guests will get a true insight to the five-star service Qatar is able to offer both business and leisure travellers."
The 2007 Commercialbank Qatar Masters will see a field of 120 golfers – including household names such as Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Chris DiMarco – in action at the Doha Golf Club. Further information on the tournament can be found at the official website www.qatar-masters.com.
Contact:
Alan Ewens
Commercialbank Qatar Masters Media Manager
PO Box 52465
Dubai
Tel/Fax: +9714 3512887
Mob: +97150 4514188
alan2804@emirates.net.ae
www.qatar-masters.com
