In his new role, 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 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 more than $500 million in sales and achieving record profits. After departing from Marriott after 37 years, he served as the president/CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, responsible for managing the marketing and destination management of the state’s number-one revenue producer. Most recently, he managed a portfolio of hotels at Davidson Hospitality.
“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.”
Tags: Craig S. Smith, Aimbridge Hospitality, Christopher Tatum
