
Adjunct Professor Jackie Hoo
- Adjunct Professor of Practice
- School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Biography
Adjunct Professor Jackie Hoo has almost 31 years of experience in the hospitality industry under her belt, including managerial and leadership roles in luxury hotel giants such as Marriott International, Ritz-Carlton, and Bulgari Hotel Beijing. Her extensive hands-on experience and excellent people management skills allow her a deep understanding of how to motivate and engage both employees and guests, and she excels at transforming organisational dynamics to achieve measurable outcomes. With her commitment to excellence, both in operations and team development, Adjunct Professor Jackie continues to lead with a focus on delivering outstanding results and building lasting relationships with both guests and employees.
Research Interests
- Business planning
- Employee engagement and development
- Guest experience enhancement
Achievements & Accolades
- Pre-opening countdown trainer for 15 Marriott Luxury hotels
- Advisor Board Member representing The Ritz-Carlton Brand, Asia Pacific (2012-2014)
- China Hotelier Awards
- Front of The House Hotelier of the Year Top 6 finalist, Beijing, China (2015)
- Middle East Hotelier Awards
- Housekeeping Person of The Year - Top 3 finalist, Dubai, UAE (2006)
- 5 Star Leader Award
- 4th Quarter Leader of Future, The Ritz-Carlton, Singapore (2003)
- Manager of The Year, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur (2001)
- 3rd Quarter Leader of The Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur (2001)