Esra Parin is a trailblazing hospitality executive celebrated for her strategic vision, operational mastery, and passion for creating unparalleled luxury guest experiences. Currently at the helm of Park Hyatt Doha as General Manager, Esra has propelled the property to international acclaim, including Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice honors as one of the Middle East’s best hotels, Qatar’s Leading Luxury City Hotel by World Travel Awards, and multiple World Luxury Hotel Awards.
With over 25 years of global leadership across Qatar, Jordan, Greece, UAE, and beyond, Esra commands a portfolio of iconic brands like Park Hyatt, JW Marriott, W Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Starwood. Her career shines with hotel openings, repositionings, and award-winning F&B innovations, consistently delivering financial excellence, revenue growth, and top guest satisfaction.
At Park Hyatt Doha, Esra weaves Doha’s cultural vibrancy into immersive luxury, transforming the hotel into a cultural nexus with its acclaimed Sora restaurant—a Michelin Guide darling and Doha’s premier Japanese/Asian destination. Under her guidance, the property hosts signature events and community initiatives, drawing global elites and locals alike.
Esra’s F&B passion, honed through Ritz-Carlton fine dining and Four Seasons banquets, fuels collaborations yielding Paper Moon Jaidah and FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 triumphs as Senior Head of Official Sites, ensuring flawless mega-event execution.
Prior triumphs include General Manager at Aspire Katara Hospitality’s Doha Port (FIFA venue), JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha (financial turnarounds), W Amman Hotel (full operations), W Doha Hotel & Residences (Hotel Manager and F&B Director driving revenue surges), and Starwood roles at Costa Navarino, Westin Dubai, and Media One Dubai. Early foundations: Istanbul F&B Group Director of Operations and Ritz-Carlton/Four Seasons leadership.
Esra’s philosophy champions people-first cultures, community ties, and surprise-delight moments, viewing hospitality as a bridge for cultural exchange and innovation. Her accolades—Time Out Doha Outstanding Contributions (2015, 2016), Conde Nast Best Restaurant Middle East (2014), Starwood Presidents Award EAME (2013)—reflect her impact.
Under Esra Parin’s stewardship, Park Hyatt Doha reigns as Qatar’s luxury pinnacle, inspiring peers with relentless excellence.
We honor Esra Parin for her extraordinary hospitality contributions and celebrate her odyssey of visionary command, creative flair, and commercial triumphs. Her legacy motivates a new cadre of hoteliers to pioneer boldly and lead soulfully.