JAMES GREGG
Director of Sales
A seasoned hospitality professional, James Gregg brings over fifteen years of hospitality experience to Hotel Nikko San Francisco. At Hotel Nikko Gregg is focused on driving results through motivational leadership, analytical analysis and relationship building with both guests and colleagues alike.
Gregg’s hospitality career began at the Claremont Hotel in his hometown of Berkeley, California. Gregg spent summers working as a food and beverage intern at the Claremont and during the school year Gregg traveled to Boston to complete his Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration at Boston University.
After graduation Gregg moved to Santa Cruz, California and took on leadership positions in both food and beverage and sales at Chaminade Resort and Conference Center. Gregg moved to San Francisco in 2007 and had the unique experiences of opening the InterContinental San Francisco. While Gregg was with InterContinental he was promoted to Area Director of Sales, selling both InterContinental San Francisco and Mark Hopkins. Gregg joined the Hotel Nikko family in February 2014 and is currently Director of Sales.
Gregg served on the Board of Directors for MPI’s Northern California Chapter from 2009 – 2015; positions including Director of Education, VP of Communications and President. When James was President of MPINCC his theme for the year was “Connections Matter” and as he explains, “the meaningful connections we make with our guests and with each other ensure the ongoing success of our industry”. Gregg also volunteered as a member of the Host Committee for the Foster Farms Bowl, the first post-season college football Bowl game directly associated with a social cause: that of eradicating hunger in the United States and advancing the fight against hunger here in the Bay Area.
When not working or volunteering James spends his time either on the golf course or enjoying time with his wife and two children at their home in Walnut Creek, California.
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About Nikko Hotels International
Nikko Hotels International (NHI) is a luxury hotel brand providing facilities and services to meet a wide variety of guests' needs in urban centers and popular resort destinations worldwide. The NHI brand emphasizes fine luxury, gracious hospitality and international culture. Service in the spirit of Japanese hospitality is a distinguishing feature of all NHI properties, both in Japan and overseas. Please visit www.nikko-jalcity.com/brand/nhi/ for more information.
About Okura Nikko Hotel Management
Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd, operates three hotel groups: Okura Hotels & Resorts (26 member hotels), Nikko Hotels International (38 member hotels) and Hotel JAL City (11 member hotels). Founded in October 2015 to consolidate and strengthen its hotel management business, Okura Nikko Hotel Management aims to become the top Japan-based hotel operating company by developing an international portfolio of properties through hotel management contracts. Please visit www.okura-nikko.com for more information.