Richard Simmons has been appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla has appointed Richard Simmons as the new general manager to helm the daily operations and functions of the property. At Hyatt for more than 25 years, Simmons developed his career into leadership positions, previously taking on several general manager roles across China, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Malaysia.
Simmons journey with Hyatt began as a management trainee in Hyatt Regency Dubai before moving to Hyatt Regency Birmingham holding a several positions including assistant front office manager and subsequently reservations manager. A move to Asia was next with revenue analyst positions at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong and Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Several moves followed including director of business development at Hyatt Regency Xian and director of rooms at Hyatt Regency Coolum.
After a tenure with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in Beijing and Cebu, Philippines Simmons returned to Hyatt and a first general manager appointment at Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru and then as general manager at Hyatt Regency Manila, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui and Grand Hyatt Beijing.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Australia, Simmons has grown up with travel as a key part of life, learning about the hospitality sector from his father who had a long-term career in the industry. A passionate traveller and golfer, Simmons enjoys attending live sports events, as well as visiting museums and art galleries, and looks forward to experiencing the cultural destinations of Jordan with his two teenage daughters.
