FIVE MINUTES WITH
Five minutes with Hoss Vetry Nicole Slater meets regional vice president & managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong
Starting his career in the hospitality industry in 1988, Hoss Vetry has worked in some of the most prestigious hotels in the world including The Portman Hotel and The Ritz Carlton. His latest role as vice president and managing director of Rosewood Hong Kong brought him to the city in August last year. “I joined Rosewood Hong Kong during the most challenging year in our lifetime, but clearly, it was the highlight of the year for my family and I,” says Vetry. While moving to a new city in the middle of a pandemic is challenging, Vetry looks on the bright side. “For many, Hong Kong is amongst a handful of cities people wish to live in. Considering the pandemic, Hong Kong is still vibrant and very much alive,” he says. “It is very similar to San Francisco, the city where I grew up. You can easily make lots of friends with many options for dining and hanging out.”
Moving to Hong Kong meant Vetry had to travel without his wife of 27 years and daughter back in Maine, but his dog, Stella was able to come out and keep him company. But he is excited for his wife to join him this August. When he is not busy managing the ultraluxurious hotel, Vetry spends his days getting to know the unique neighbourhoods across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. “I often pick one neighbourhood and explore it for a whole day. So far, I love Tsim Sha Tsui the most because it is vibrant, offering many shopping and restaurant options.” While the glitz and glamour of hotel life is Vetry’s calling, he is excited to see his family and friends again this summer. “I’m planning to go back to America for three weeks. I’m now fully vaccinated and feel very confident to travel again. After so many months, seeing my family and friends again is my top priority.”
Last month Rosewood Hong Kong took home the Hong Kong Living Award for Best Hotel for a Staycation and it’s clear to see why. With 413 luxurious guest rooms and nine restaurants and bars, the hotel offers a sanctuary away from the city. “We at Rosewood thrive every day to create memorable experiences for our guests at our vertical estate by simply taking them away from the madness during the pandemic and curating memorable and unique experiences that they cannot get elsewhere.” Looking ahead, the hotel will launch the Rosewood Explorers Club dedicated to younger guests, a six-week summer camp for kids and a new restaurant, which plans to open this November. “This restaurant will be a casual and authentic Italian restaurant located next to the Avenue of Stars. I wish that I could tell you more, but you will have to wait for more details to be released in the next three to four months.”
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