Phuket’s newest luxury resort, Kata Rocks, scheduled to open November 2014, announces the appointment of Scot Toon to the position of General Manager. Scot is taking over the pre-opening operation of Kata Rocks, bringing with him a wealth of previous experience having spent over five years on the island opening and managing luxury resort Paresa.
Establishing his career in human resources at Hayman Island Resort in Australia, Scot then went on to further his experience in this field at the Stamford Grand in Sydney. Scot joined Per AQUMM Resorts in 2003 as director of human resources. He later went on to work across the Per AQUUM portfolio as a general manager, opening Dhoni Mighili and The Fortress, helping the resort group gain international recognition.
Before joining Kata Rocks, Scot came to Phuket in 2009 to successfully open and manage the luxury pool villa resort Paresa. He is originally from New Zealand and lives in Phuket with his wife Donna and their two boys. Scot explains “I believe Phuket is a dynamic island with so much to do and I am looking forward to working with the Kata Rocks team to launch the newest luxury resort, on this fabulous island”.
Kata Rocks is a design driven, luxury boutique resort and residence, located directly on the ocean front at the southern end of the famous Kata Beach along Phuket’s sunset west coast. Comprising of 34 Sky Villas of one to four bedrooms each offering its own private infinity-pool, expansive living and dining area, superbly appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. Each villa features the latest interactive iPad technology allowing guests to control the world of the Sky Villa at the touch or swipe of a button.
Along with exquisite dining options, pool side restaurant and bar, the resort also features an Infinite Luxury Spa, fitness center and squash courts.
