Marc Bennett | |
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| Born | c. 1967 |
| Died | (aged c. 51–52) Doha, Qatar |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Travel advisor |
| Known for | Mysterious circumstances of death |
| Spouse | Nancy Bennett[1] |
Marc Bennett (c. 1967 – 24 December 2019) was a British travel advisor who died under mysterious circumstances in Doha, Qatar. Bennett was employed by the Qatar Airways company Discover Qatar to promote the image of Qatar following the nation's selection as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After leaving the job and showing interest in a rival Saudi company, Bennett was arrested and said that he was tortured. He was found hanged in his hotel room on 25 December 2019.[2]
Following his death, Qatar Airways reported that he was arrested for stealing company secrets.[3] Qatar Airways said that his death was unrelated to his work because he was a popular and valued former employee.[4] Bennett's family dispute both stories; a British coroner did not record the death as suicide.[5][1]
- ^ a b Chantler-Hicks, Lydia (29 September 2022). "Travel exec's widow details husband's 'torture' in Qatar before death". Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ O'Neill, Sean. "Briton found hanged 'was tortured by Qatar police'". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Ltd, Jacobs Media Group. "Widow speaks out over death of ex-Thomas Cook and Tui director Marc Bennett". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Brit found hanged in Doha hotel 'tortured by Qatar police'". The Week UK. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Brit who promoted Qatar died weeks after detention and 'torture' by country's police". Channel 4 News. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.