MANILA, Philippines - Richard Simmons has been formally announced as the new general manager of Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila.
Simmons comes to the Philippines from China where he held the position of hotel manager of Grand Hyatt Macau that opened in October 2009.
Simmons commenced his career in the hotel industry with the Hyatt International in Sydney, Australia in 1986. After completing an intensive Management Training Program in Hyatt Regency Dubai in September 1990, he pursued his hotel career with various roles in the rooms’ division and sales and marketing.
Since 1994, Simmons has remained in Asia with senior appointments in Hong Kong, Thailand, China, Malaysia, Macau and now, the Philippines.
His commitment and dedication has gained him over 20 years of rich experience working for the Hyatt brand.
The Australian national looks forward to the new challenges ahead, most especially with the support of the amazing team behind Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila. In fact, his appointment is somewhat of a return to familiar territory.
Between 2004 and 2007, Simmons made a career move to Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts with postings in Beijing and Mactan, Cebu. He took with him fond memories of the warmth and graciousness of the Filipino people.