Hard Rock International has appointed John Rees as its Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations.
Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Jon Lucas, Rees will be responsible for leading and supporting all aspects of Hard Rock’s hotel portfolio, including corporate-managed and franchised locations.
Rees brings to the role over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as the Vice President of Resort Operations and Guest Experience at Marriott Vacations Worldwide.
“I’m thrilled to join Hard Rock at this pivotal point of the Hard Rock Hotels brand journey,” commented Rees.
“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.”
Rees began his hospitality career as an Executive Chef, before stepping into Food & Beverage Director roles and Hospitality Operations positions. He has previously held senior hotel operations leadership roles at Marriott International and Ritz-Carlton.
Lucas added: “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.”
