John Luckett

President of Hospitality Operations

John Luckett, President of Hospitality Operations, oversees hotel operations for the Kessler Collection’s portfolio of properties. John is a passionate and accomplished hotelier with over 30 years of experience in all facets of the hospitality industry, ranging from opening luxury boutique hotels to repositioning large full-service resorts. He has a proven track record of achieving organizational goals in guest satisfaction, associate engagement, financial performance, and overall operational excellence.

Before John’s current position he spent five years as Chief Operating Officer for Kessler Collection. John joined Kessler Collection in 2018 as opening General Manager at Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville. During John’s tenure Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville, he received the Marriott Autograph Collection General Manager of the Year Award and a three-time winner of the Kessler Collection General Manager of the Year. Under John’s leadership, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville received the Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel of the Year Award in 2012.

Before joining Kessler Collection, John worked at Vail Resorts where he held General Manager positions at La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa and Keystone Lodge & Spa. He successfully oversaw multimillion-dollar renovations and elevated the guest experience while increasing profitability during his tenure. In addition, La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa was recognized as the Top 500 Hotels in the World by Travel & Leisure during John’s tenure leading the resort.

John is a passionate cyclist who is always up for an outdoor adventure. He is a lifelong student of leadership, listening to leadership podcasts daily, and he cherishes family vacations. John’s passion for hospitality started at an early age as he grew up watching his grandparents own and operate their family restaurant. This led him to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Western Kentucky University. His passion for continuous improvement and constant learning led him back to academics to earn his master’s degree at Florida State University.