The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa proudly announces that Ilkin Imanov, General Manager, has been appointed Chair of the Marriott Business Council Qatar. This prestigious role highlights his extensive experience and dedication to excellence in the hospitality industry.
With over two decades of distinguished experience with world-renowned brands, Ilkin Imanov brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. Before joining The Westin Doha, he served as General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott St. Petersburg and held key roles at JW Marriott, Marriott, and Renaissance in various countries. He was also a Rooms Operations Advisory Board member for Eastern Europe at Marriott.
Ilkin’s impressive career includes significant corporate roles at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, where he was the Regional Director of Operations for South & Eastern Europe, managing 62 hotels across 15 countries, and for Central & Eastern Europe, overseeing 43 hotels in 13 countries.
His expertise spans all aspects of hotel management, including Operations, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management, New Hotel Openings, and Owner Relations. He holds an MBA in Hospitality Management from Euclea Business School / Imperial State University in France and Azerbaijan State Languages University. His contributions to the industry have earned him several awards, such as the Highly Successful GM of Qatar at the GM International Award 2023 and the Excellence in Delivering Guest Experience from Marriott Hotels & Resorts in 2015.
The Marriott Business Council, consisting of General Managers and associates from various brands and business functions globally, addresses common challenges for a stronger collective impact. These councils support the community, host events, lobby on business issues, save costs, generate revenue, and engage associates in important causes. They perpetuate Marriott’s culture, strengthen communities, advocate for Marriott’s business interests, and lead cross-brand, market-driven initiatives, holding quarterly meetings and participating in various events and activities throughout the year.
His leadership at The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa has been instrumental in achieving outstanding guest satisfaction and operational excellence. “I am deeply honored to take on this new venture as Chair of the Marriott Business Council,” said Ilkin Imanov. “I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Marriott community and look forward to working together with my colleagues to drive positive impact and foster excellence in our industry.”
