Doha’s Desert Falls Water & Adventure...

Industry stalwart Adam Du Plooy to helm Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas attraction

Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has appointed a new General Manager for its Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park.

Adam Du Plooy will helm the theme park at the Kotara Hospitality-owned resort. Billed as one of the largest in the Middle East, the park has 19 attractions and 30 rides, including high-speed slides, a lazy river and a wave pool, catering to all ages and adventure levels.

The park is also home to Qatar’s only canyoning experience, aqua gliding, go-karting and laser tag facilities, cementing its position as one of the country's leading family attractions.

Du Plooy brings more than 25 years of global experience to the role after a career spanning positions in Africa, the Middle East and Europe.

He began as a Junior Operations Manager at a South African waterpark in 1998. Eleven years later he joined Wild Wadi Waterpark in Dubai as a lifeguard and advanced to Operations Manager. He later managed the Valley of Waves at Sun International in South Africa, before returning to the region and Wild Wadi in 2013. In 2015, he joined Meraas Holding, playing a key role in the launch of Laguna Waterpark at La Mer Dubai in 2018. Most recently, he was Senior Manager of Slope Operations at Ski Dubai.

His return to waterpark operations reflects his passion for the industry, and his commitment to make Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park the top family destination in Qatar.

Commenting on Du Plooy's appointment, Andre Borg, General Manager of Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, said: “Adam’s appointment comes at an exciting time as we continue to innovate and elevate our offerings, strengthening our position as a leading family-friendly destination in the region.”

For more information, visit www.salwabeachresort.qa

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