Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong Welcomes Director of Operations Mr. Christopher David Johns

HONG KONG--(Marketwire - Nov 8, 2011) - The Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong announced the appointment of Mr. Christopher David Johns to the role of Director of Operations effective from 24 October 2011. Johns joins the 5 star Hong Kong hotel from the Renaissance Seoul Hotel when he was the Director of Beverage and Food.

Johns is a knowledgeable hotelier with over 17 years of solid experience in the industry, most of which were spent with the Marriott Group of hotels since his first joining the Renaissance Sydney Hotel in 1996 as Beverage Manager. "Christopher possesses an extensive operation knowledge, and he will definitely bring great enthusiasm to the new assignment as the Director of Operations," commented Karl Hudson, the general manager of Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong.

Having worked in Australia, the United States and Asia over the years, Johns has gained a full spectrum of experience in hotel operations. In his new role, he will oversee the Hong Kong lifestyle hotel's daily operations including Rooms, Housekeeping, Front Office, Food and Beverage and Banqueting.

"On behalf of my team at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, we are delighted to welcome Christopher to take up his new responsibility, and I am confident that he can build on the property's reputation as one of the finest hotels in Hong Kong," said Karl Hudson.

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