Aimbridge Hospitality

Report: Visionary Developers Plan ‘Moonshot’ Transformation of Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas

by | Sep 20, 2024
First reported by D CEO, Mike Hoque and Mike Ablon have the iconic 72-story tower and four surrounding city blocks under contract, planning a $350 million redevelopment that includes a luxury hotel, street-level enhancements, and a potential new financial district in downtown Dallas.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Appoints Full Service Division President
by | Aug 9, 2024
Christopher Tatum spent 37 years at Marriott International and is the former president & CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. At Plano-based Aimbridge, he'll provide oversight and leadership for the entire Full Service division portfolio.
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Irving’s Coury Holdings Launches New Concert Hospitality Venture
by | Jul 19, 2024
Concert Hospitality will operate independently alongside leading lifestyle management company Coury Hospitality, strengthening Coury Holdings’ mission to redefine the hospitality industry while driving impact and revenue for hotel owners, the company said.
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Dreamscape Hospitality Adds DFW-Based Exec to Leadership Team
by | Jun 21, 2024
Austin Bucholtz has been appointed as vice president of operational strategy & transitions.Most recently, he was director of transitions at Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Names New Chief Global Growth Officer

by | May 10, 2024
Eric B. Jacobs joins Aimbridge after nearly 20 years at Marriott International. He succeeds Allison Reid, who served as Aimbridge's chief global growth officer from July 2022 to May 2024.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Names Industry Veteran as New CEO
by | Mar 1, 2024

Craig S. Smith has been named chief executive officer by Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality, effective March 18.

In joining Aimbridge, the company said Smith is expected to leverage decades of deep operational experience and proven leadership with Marriott International to solidify the company’s position as the frontrunner in comprehensive, performance-backed hotel operations....

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Plano’s Aimbridge Hospitality Creates 2 Operating Divisions, Announces Leadership
by | Feb 9, 2024
Aly El-Bassuni, divisional president of owner relations, will lead the new dedicated owner relations team for AImbridge, which is the world's largest third-party hotel operator.
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Plano’s Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition
by | Nov 21, 2023

Plano-based Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, announced it is searching for a new chief executive officer.

The search is part of a transition plan for Michael J. Deitemeyer, who is stepping down as CEO, effective Dec. 31.

An executive committee of the board led by Aimbridge Chairman Glenn Murphy has been formed and will lead a comprehensive search for a world class CEO replacement, the company said....

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DI People: Gamestop, Dave & Buster’s, OrderMyGear, and More Make Leadership Moves

by | Jul 15, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from Exela Technologies, Newmark, OrangeGrid, RailPros, Aimbridge Hospitality, Integrity Marketing Group, Smoothie King, Bank of Texas, MD7, Salvation Army, and more. Plus, you'll find board appointments including Texas Mutual Insurance, Zimperium, and the Ebby Halliday Foundation.
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Aimbridge Hospitality Creates Six Operating Divisions, Names New Chief Global Growth Officer
The Plano-based hotel management company has created six operational divisions to give properties the benefits of working with a global leader while taking advantage of the agility and expertise of smaller, vertically-focused operations.

To help Aimbridge pursue global growth, the company has hired industry veteran Allison Reid to the newly created role of chief global growth officer.
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DI People: Brinker International, DART, GameStop, Stream Data Centers, ATTPAC, Dallas Regional Chamber, and More Make Leadership Moves
by | May 20, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from the AT&T Performing Arts Center, DART, Aimbridge Hospitality, Acera, Fidelis Companies, The Rios Group Inc., Tech Titans, NEC Corp. of America, Texas Women’s Foundation, ATTPAC, LEARFIELD, and Hope Cottage.

Plus, Dallas ISD picks a lone finalist for superintendent.
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Paul Quinn’s Plano Expansion Gets First Major Investment, $1M From Strada Education Network
by | Oct 24, 2018
Over the next two years, Strada's grant will go toward funding the new Plano campus — the first expansion site of the Paul Quinn Urban Work College Model.
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