We’re pleased to recognize three 2024 Hyatt Leadership Award Winners who are part of the Aimbridge team: Dana Hambidge, Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Mystic, Roohi Stewart, Assistant General Manager at Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria, and the outstanding team at Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House! These accolades speak to the passion, creativity, and leadership our associates bring to #TeamAimbridgeHyatt. From Dana’s excellence in event execution at Hyatt Place Mystic, to Roohi’s rising talent at the property, to the DC team’s impressive digital performance—their contributions shine bright. Winning a Hyatt Leadership Award reflects a strong commitment to guest satisfaction, operational strength, and team-driven success, and we couldn’t be more honored to have them represent us. Join us in applauding these inspiring leaders for their well-earned recognition!
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At Aimbridge, hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's leading global hospitality management company, we are dedicated to being the most trusted hotel operator and employer in the industry. With a portfolio of over 80 respected hotel brands and a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences, we focus on strong relationships with our partners and creating a strong culture for our team members. Join us in setting the new standard for hospitality excellence, where trust is the foundation of our success story. Aimbridge is a place for growth. Associates can join at any level and rise to be their best while helping to define hospitality with a global leader. Here, people can learn while they earn with some of the best team members around. We encourage our talent to become better and grow every day by providing access to the training and technology they need to shine. At Aimbridge, people can take their careers to the next level, knowing they’ll have our strength and size to back them up. Our passion to innovate and grow as a best-in-class hospitality services organization means there are more ways to build your strengths and capabilities. Our team-oriented environments are filled with people who are succeeding together as they develop and strengthen skills through our onboarding and industry-leading training. Employees’ commitment to guests, owners, and each other is the foundation of our shared success. Aimbridge is the kind of place people describe as a community with shared values. We aspire to make all of the locations we manage feel like places where everyone belongs. Our properties and workplaces are often right down the street in the neighborhoods in which our people live. Team members are as diverse as the properties in which we operate. We have an inclusive workplace that ensures collaboration and support. Together we extend this welcoming spirit to every person and place we serve.
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- Hospitality
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Plano, TX
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It was an honor for members of our team to attend the 2025 Hotel Association Of New York City (HANYC) Gala – an inspiring celebration of hospitality education, workforce development, and community impact in the heart of New York City. As Chair of the HANYC Foundation and Vice President of Operations at Aimbridge, Heather Davis helped lead this year’s event with passion and purpose. In her remarks, Heather captured the spirit of the evening: “When we open doors for the next generation of hospitality leaders, we strengthen not just our industry, but the cities and communities we proudly serve.” Heather’s commitment to mentorship, scholarships, and creating meaningful career pathways reflects the best of what hospitality can be, and we’re proud to support the HANYC Foundation’s mission alongside her. Together, we’re shaping a more resilient and opportunity-driven future for hospitality.
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We’re proud to celebrate Hilton Dallas at Lincoln Centre—recipient of the 2024 Hilton Award of Excellence! This prestigious distinction places the hotel among the top 5 out of over 250 Hilton Hotels & Resorts with 500+ keys across the U.S. and Canada—a true testament to the team’s exceptional performance. Under the outstanding leadership of General Manager Adam Gollub, the team has cultivated a culture defined by personalized hospitality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. From thoughtful service to team development, every detail reflects a commitment to excellence. Adam credits their success to living our values every day—especially “Think Like a Guest, Act Like an Owner.” It’s this mindset that sets them apart. Please join us in congratulating this incredible team on their well-deserved recognition!
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Congratulations to Michael Murray, the newest Vice President of Operations for Evolution Hospitality! Since joining Aimbridge in 2016, Michael has led with excellence – driving record-breaking performance, strengthening teams, and fostering a culture of success. "At Aimbridge, we embrace a servant leadership philosophy, which aligns with my own beliefs about leadership," Michael said. "Being a strong leader means rolling up your sleeves, working alongside your team, and uniting people behind a shared vision. It’s about providing the resources they need, leading by example, and setting the tone for success through your own actions." As he steps into this position, Michael will focus on operational excellence, leadership development, and driving continued success. Please join us in celebrating his well-earned promotion!
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Proud to be a place where our people can embrace the opportunity to grow, belong and succeed at every step in their career journey!
Opportunity is one of the greatest gifts in life, and our industry is the "Opportunity Industry." Executive Chef Carlos Castillo is living proof of upward mobility, facilitating more upward mobility. Gordon Ramsey, he is not. But he’s cooked up an enviable career and has sage advice for making the most of opportunities and helping others do the same. His career story reminds us that the hospitality industry is open to anyone willing to grab whatever “mop” or responsibility they’re initially handed and soar. I hope you find it as inspiring & instructive as I do ... You can see the impact of his hard-earned wisdom and thoughtful management style in the smiles on the kitchen teams’ faces, the hotel’s impressive operating performance scores, and the careers being fast-tracked with his guidance. He’s won their hearts, and he has their backs. That’s the secret to his inspiring success; it can be yours, too. At Aimbridge Hospitality, we want to turbocharge developing our talent for even larger roles. I’m sure one of Aimbridge’s future Presidents is being developed right now … ✨
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Ann Christenson at Aimbridge Hospitality is one of our Board of Trustees members. We asked her about her superpower: "My superpower is the ability to see potential in people before they see it in themselves. Throughout my career, I’ve found the greatest fulfillment in mentoring and empowering others, helping them unlock opportunities they never thought possible." #WHM2025 #WomensHistoryMonth
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We'll see you at IHIF EMEA next week, the premier event for European hospitality investment, to explore market trends, new deal cycles, and innovative partnership models. Our leaders are set to engage in key conversations that shape the future of hospitality investment, and Aimbridge insights will be featured as part of the Tuesday schedule, including Craig S. Smith, CEO, on Sealing the Deal: Lessons Learned from Recent Transactions and Niall Kelly, Head of Development, Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, on Operating Agreements: Finding the Right Fit for Performance & Flexibility. Let’s connect in Berlin—schedule time with us at development[at]aimbridge.com.
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My career started in the kitchen. I was eight years old. Mom was returning to work, and Dad decided it was time for me and my brothers to pitch in with cooking. Dinner was to be on the table between six and seven o’clock – "Or else." Monday nights were all mine, and an entrepreneur was unleashed. By age 12, I was washing dishes and chopping vegetables in restaurant kitchens. At 14, I joined the line four nights a week, dreaming of becoming a chef. At 16, my father helped me launch my first business – a tent rental company for catering events. At 18, I managed a wine bar with more than 700 wines and 400 beers – well before the craft beer phenom (and before I was legally allowed to drink). In my twenties, I took on nearly every role imaginable in hotels. It was the early 1990s, and the relatively nascent hotel franchise business model was just starting to break out when I got my first big break. ✴️ “How would you like to do franchise development?” ✴️ “Sure, I’ll give it my best shot," I said and never looked back ... Over the next two decades, franchising fueled a new era of growth in our industry, marked by: ▶️ Hotel chains adopting an asset-light model (avoiding the capital cost of owning properties outright) and forging strategic partnerships with ownership groups/independent owners and hotel management (TPM) companies/third-party operators (TPOs). ▶️ Large hotel corporations moving away from operations to focus on brand development and distribution with rapid expansion and segmentation (e.g., luxury, midscale, extended stay, etc ▶️ Private equity entering the space and serving as an accelerant. Today, the global hotel landscape reminds me of the U.S. market in the 1990s – ripe with franchising opportunities and on the brink of transformation. Leading global growth for Aimbridge Hospitality at this inflection point feels a little like taking charge of Monday night dinners years ago — just the beginning, with the best still ahead ... 📈 [This post is based on a wide-ranging discussion on the popular It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast with Rachel Humphrey + recent photos in Portugal 👨🍳].
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The Queen Mary isn’t just a legendary ship—it’s a world-class destination, and with the expertise of Second Wave Marketing, our in-house marketing agency, the Long Beach property has been revitalized through strategic storytelling, creative execution, and data-driven decision-making. Second Wave seamlessly aligns marketing with operations, sales, and revenue teams to drive measurable results as part of our services at scale. By leveraging deep industry insights and market expertise, Second Wave crafts targeted strategies to elevate brand visibility, attract guests, and maximize profitability. For Aimbridge owners, this translates to a competitive edge with smarter marketing, stronger demand, and optimized revenue streams. The Queen Mary is just one example of how we turn potential into performance, ensuring legendary destinations continue to thrive. https://lnkd.in/exwe9Cma
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Strong leadership is built on preparation, mentorship, and the drive to create opportunity for others. In LODGING Magazine's Women’s History Month feature, Allison Handy, EVP of Commercial, shares how a foundation of mentorship and strategic thinking has shaped her 25-year career in hospitality. From learning the power of preparation early on to championing balance between family and career, her insights highlight how the industry is continually evolving. At Aimbridge, we’re fostering an environment where talent can grow, belong, succeed, and thrive in every role—ensuring growth opportunities and professional development are available at every career stage. Read more of Allison’s perspective: https://lnkd.in/eBXHpDQU
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