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 luxu.