Hard Rock International has named John P. Rees as its new Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations.
In this role, Rees will lead and support all aspects of hotel operations across the Hard Rock International portfolio, overseeing both corporate-managed and franchised locations and he will report directly to Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
“We’re thrilled to have John lead the Hard Rock Hotel team as we continue to elevate our position as one of the world’s most recognized global hospitality brands,” “His depth of experience guiding world-class luxury and lifestyle hotels paired with his results driven leadership style makes John an invaluable addition to our company.”- Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer of Hard Rock International.
John P. Rees has a background in luxury hotel management and has previously held senior positions at Marriott International and Ritz-Carlton.
“I’m thrilled to join Hard Rock at this pivotal point of the Hard Rock Hotels brand journey,” “Our future pipeline of hotel projects is very robust which will allow me to work with my teams to innovate and create more of the special brand touchpoints and guest experiences our fans expect. My goal is to make Hard Rock Hotels feel like the coolest place to stay with the best vibe and where every guest around the world is made to feel like a VIP.” John P. Rees -Senior Vice President Hotel Operations of Hard Rock International.