Operational hospitality leader with nearly 40
years of experience to oversee portfolio of Full Service, Evolution
Lifestyle, Luxury and Resort properties in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean
PLANO,
Texas, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge
Hospitality, a leading, global hospitality management company and
the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced
Christopher Tatum as the new
divisional president of its robust Full Service division. Tatum
will be a member of the company's executive leadership team and
report directly to Craig S. Smith,
Chief Executive Officer.
As President - Full Service, Tatum will provide oversight and
leadership for the entire Aimbridge Full Service division
portfolio, which includes Full Service, Evolution Lifestyle, Luxury
and Resort properties in some of the most iconic and sought-after
destinations in the U.S., Canada
and the Caribbean.
"Chris is a proven operational leader who has committed his
career to refining and elevating guest experiences across the U.S.
and around the world," Smith said. "As we strengthen our portfolio
with an emphasis on performance and growth, Chris brings the right
mix of expertise and passion to drive results within our Full
Service division, forge relationships with owners, and instill his
service-driven mindset into our general managers and property
teams."
Tatum's industry experience spans four decades, the majority of
which was spent at Marriott International. During that time, he
gained luxury experience in Hawaii, Boston, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Singapore and beyond, with his properties
generating over $500M in sales and
achieving record profits, while stacking up operational successes.
After departing from Marriott after 37 years, Tatum served as the
President & Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism
Authority, responsible for managing the marketing and destination
management of the state's No. 1 revenue producer and crafting
multi-year strategies to promote the Hawaii brand worldwide
while preserving the culture, community and
environment. Most recently, Tatum managed a portfolio of hotels at
Davidson Hospitality, serving an integral role in elevating the
performance of those properties.
"Third-party hotel management is changing the hospitality
industry and Aimbridge is at the forefront of driving change and a
renewed guest experience through a commitment to operational
excellence," Tatum said. "Together with the rest of the Aimbridge
leadership team, we will continue to lead the industry through
innovative strategies and guest-focused initiatives that generate
success for owners and partners."
Tatum joins a number of executive-level hires at Aimbridge
Hospitality in recent months.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is
the world's leading global hospitality management company. A
trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and
distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets, Aimbridge delivers
compelling results for hotel owners by leveraging proprietary data
and insights as an authority in key markets and destinations, while
creating exceptional guest experiences. Aimbridge continually
strives to set the new standard in hospitality excellence, leading
the industry into the future through a wealth of unmatched
resources and best-in-class supplier agreements, while recruiting
and developing top industry talent in all key verticals and
geographies. To learn more,
visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com. Connect with Aimbridge
on LinkedIn.
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