Business Excellence Awards 2020

Acquisition International - 2020 Business Excellence Awards 29 Mar20012 s the leading luxury hotel and spa in Doha, Banana Island Resort by Anantara offers guests luxurious hospitality in the most tranquil of destinations. With the taste of traditional Qatari hospitality and a unique resort experience for all, the hotel offers natural exclusivity and extensive facilities for everyone. Offering unlimited opportunities for relaxation and adventure, wellness, romance and pure indulgence, the hotel is ideal for families and groups of friends. Once guests are at the resort, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara feels a world away from bustling Doha yet is only a 25-minute journey by luxury ferry from Al Shyoukh Terminal located in the city’s downtown area. The 141 luxury guest rooms, suites and villas are designed in splendid Arabian style with signature Anantara touches including 54 premier sea view rooms, 16 deluxe sea view rooms, eight sea view suites, 18 Anantara suites and 34 spacious sea view pool villas featuring the tropical indulgence of a personal pool and poolside cabana. Elegantly poised above turquoise waters, the eight three-bedroom over water villas and trio of prestigious five-bedroom Anantara over water villas offer 360 square metres of luxurious space and a 62 square metre personal pool, ideal for revealing views of azure sea and unforgettable sunsets from a spacious private deck. Making the most of its stunning location and island features, the resort boasts its own marina with 30 berths and a fully equipped diving centre, ideal for beginners’ keen to gain their certification. Endless water sport fun ranges from the relaxing pace of kayaking and stand up paddle boarding to the thrills of wakeboarding, banana boat, triple tube and donut rides and water skiing. In the resort’s two-lane surf pool, the waves can be controlled to suit different skill levels, making it easier to master surfing techniques more easily than out at sea. Those who prefer to refresh and relax, can enjoy the resort’s private 800-metre-long beach, energising with laps in the 100-metre-long lagoon pool or watching their little ones play in the children’s pool which features its own water slide. Guests looking for recreation options on dry land are also spoilt for choice, from tennis, beach volleyball and a fitness centre, to an entertainment centre with a nine-hole putting golf course, eight pin bowling alley and VIP cinema theatre. With dedicated facilities and fully qualified professional child minders, families are welcome at the Cool Mint Kids Club and Pepper Mint Teens Club, the perfect place to make new friends and socialise, play games and get active on the obstacle course and in the adventure zone. The resort’s dedicated Balance Wellness Centre offers holistic programmes for relaxation, detox, de-stress and radiance, fitness, Just off the coast of downtown Doha, lies the private luxury getaway of Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. Following their success in the Business Excellence Awards 2020, we got in touch with Anna Calderon to find out more. Luxury Hotel & Spa of the Year 2020 - Doha A weight management, yoga and alternative therapy, as well as pre- and post-natal and anti-ageing journeys. With unique facilities including a female only hydro pool, along with the opportunity to enjoy nutritional wellness cuisine with menus crafted by specialist chefs, the resort is well placed to cover the needs of women. Wellbeing goes hand in hand with expert pampering at Anantara Spa’s Tranquil Overwater Sanctuary, featuring separate male and female hammams and Jacuzzis, and a treatment menu that pays tribute to Doha’s ancient tribal traditions and rich cultural heritage. With a mouth-watering choice of dining options including Middle Eastern, Italian and international cuisines, guests can savour the moment with tranquil views and soft sea breezes from all around the island, including the marina, poolside and over water decks. Al Nahham, offering a blend of Arabic Mediterranean cuisine, is the flagship restaurant of the resort. Evenings feel romantic with signature creative juices and exotic mocktails at sunset, shisha with ambient soundtracks, and fine dining under the stars overlooking Doha’s dramatic skyline. Aside from the local cuisine, specialty dining outlets include an American style diner for youngsters and families and a café to complement the balance wellness offering. Within an intimate setting, enhanced by the services of a personal chef and butler, Dining by Design’s selection of speciality crafted menus are perfect for that anniversary celebration or if you are planning to propose to someone special. Offering a richly interactive culinary experience, guests can also learn to recreate traditional Qatari cuisine with a master chef in a Spice Spoons cooking class, showcasing the Middle East’s coveted spices and exotic ingredients. For those travellers with the time and inclination to explore, the resort is well placed to discover Qatar’s rich wealth of cultural and natural treasures. Finally, Anna comments on the future of the hospitality sector and gives us her thoughts on Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara being awarded Luxury Hotel & Spa of the Year 2020 – Doha. “Currently, with the outbreak of COVID19, nobody is quite sure of when things will return to normal in the hospitality industry. However, the recognition we have received from Acquisition International shows guests have thoroughly enjoyed their vacations here at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara and moving forward we will continue to provide the most outstanding facilities and customer service to our guests.” Company Name: Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Contact Name: Anna Calderon Telephone Number: +974 4040 5050 Address: Banana Island, PO Box 23919, Doha, Qatar Web Address: www.anantara.com/en/ banana-island-doha