Newport World Resorts appoints John Lucas as new Chief Hospitality Officer

Newport World Resorts has announced the appointment of a new Chief Hospitality Officer, John Lucas, starting in January of 2025.

With over 35 years of experience in hospitality, Lucas joins Newport after over two and a half years as General Manager at Hilton Manila.
Lucas had previously spent extensive time with the Hilton Group in Australia – in Perth, the Northern Territory, Cairns, and Melbourne. He also served as General Manager for Hilton Hotels Worldwide, based out of Papua New Guinea.
Speaking of the appointment, Newport World Resorts noted that Lucas’ ‘insights will be invaluable as we continue to elevate Newport World Resorts to new heights’.
In its most recently-published financials, the company noted that its non-gaming revenue had helped boost its results, with occupancy rates and average daily rates reaching ‘record highs’.
During the first half year, the five hotels in Newport World Resorts saw occupancy rates ranging between 77 percent and 99 percent.

These were recorded despite a drop in gross gaming revenues, ‘swayed by overall volume driven by the VIP segment’.

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