A New Chapter at Banyan Tree Doha, at the Heart of Doha Oasis
Banyan Tree Doha enters a new chapter with the appointment of Paris Aktypis as General Manager. Strengthening its role as a flagship hospitality pillar within Doha Oasis, the city’s integrated lifestyle destination. The appointment reflects a shared belief in leadership shaped from within, and journeys guided by purpose, people, and place.
For Paris, this moment is not a beginning. It is an arrival.
His journey with Banyan Tree Doha is one of quiet dedication and intentional growth. As part of the pre-opening team at Banyan Tree Doha at La Cigale Msheireb, Paris joined as Residences Manager, playing a pivotal role in shaping the foundations of the five-star residences and hotel from the inside out. From handover and licensing to operations, guest experience, and team development, his leadership helped translate Banyan Tree’s philosophy “a Sanctuary for the Senses” into everyday lived experiences.
In March 2024, Paris was promoted to Executive Assistant Manager, where his impact extended across the entire property. Working closely with operations, finance, sales, and guest experience teams, he became a steady guiding presence. Strengthening service culture, driving performance, and elevating the everyday moments that define life at Banyan Tree Doha. His progression reflects not only the evolution of the hotel, but the growing ambition of Doha Oasis as a unified, owner-operated destination, where leadership is nurtured from within and aligned across experiences.
Today, Paris steps forward as General Manager, carrying with him a journey shaped by continuity, trust, and a deep understanding of both the brand and the destination it calls home.
A Journey Rooted in Hospitality
Paris’s career began not in a boardroom, but on the front lines of service. Starting in Dubai as a Guest Relations team member and Business Centre operator, he progressed through every layer of hospitality: From Sales Executive to Sales Manager, and ultimately Director of Sales at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha.
Over more than a decade with Kempinski, Paris contributed to landmark pre-openings, luxury mixed-use developments, and some of the region’s most celebrated hotels. His path reflects a rare balance of commercial acumen and human connection. A leader who understands both operational rhythm and the quiet power of presence.
Beyond hospitality, Paris holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Conservatory of Music in Athens, where he studied classical piano. A discipline that continues to influence his sensitivity to detail, harmony, and flow. He has completed the Rooms Academy Program at e-Cornell University as part of his master’s in hospitality management, with a focus on revenue, finance, and marketing.
“Leadership is about creating space for people to grow, for moments to unfold, and for life to be fully felt,” he shares.
As Banyan Tree Doha continues to evolve at the heart of Doha Oasis, Paris’s leadership supports a wider vision. One that connects hospitality seamlessly with retail, entertainment, wellness, and culture across the destination. With Paris Aktypis as General Manager, Banyan Tree Doha moves forward with continuity, clarity, and a leadership journey shaped from within
