
Four new Starwood hotels will be opening in Iraq over the next 20 years, starting with the Sheraton Dohuk in 2014. The next three establishments will be either under the Sheraton or Aloft brand, in partnership with developer Mase Co, a company managed by Brilliant Role Group.The Sheraton Dohuk will be the first internationally branded hotel in this emerging city. The hotel will offer 202 rooms overlooking the city and nearby mountains.F&B options will include all-day dining, a signature restaurant, and four lounges. In line with its goal to corner business travel, extensive meeting and event space is available, including three ballrooms."We are excited to work with Starwood to bring its world-class Sheraton brand to Dohuk", says Zakaria Abdulla, Chairman of Brilliant Role Group. "As Dohuk continues to grow as an emerging city in the Middle East, there will be a strong demand for an international hotel brand such as Sheraton. The signing of Sheraton Dohuk Hotel will support the development of the Kurdistan region as a key business destination", he concludes.