John A. Girard
JOHN A. Girard has been appointed area general manager (Hong Kong) for Regal Hotels International, and also takes on a concurrent role as general manager of Regal Airport Hotel Meeting & Conference Centre.
Prior to joining Regal Hotels International, Girard spent 18 years with Marco Polo Hotels, during which he held the positions of general manager of the Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel; vice president marketing & operations for Marco Polo; and area director for the group’s three Hong Kong properties.
Before joining Marco Polo, Girard held positions in various hotels in Malta, Indonesia, Malaysia, England, Switzerland, Italy, Kuwait, Dubai, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Guyana and Australia for international chains such as Hyatt International, Holiday Inns, Beaufort International, Forte Hotels, Rank Hotels and Sino Hotels.
An active member of the Hong Kong hotel industry, Girard sits on the executive board of the Hong Kong Hotels Association, heading its public relations and IT committees.
