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Welcome to Aimbridge Hospitality where the door to opportunity is waiting for you. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations. And with more than 1,500 hotels in over 20 countries, we’ve mastered the art of connection. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other – for our customers and our team members. If you’re ready to grow, learn and connect with a team of dynamic colleagues with a passion for excellence, come on in, the door’s open. 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.

Industry

Hospitality

Company size

10,001+ employees

Headquarters

Plano, TX

Type

Privately Held

Locations

Employees at Aimbridge Hospitality

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News just in! We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Accor to welcome six new properties owned by Danish real estate group PROARK to our portfolio. The hotels, which have a total of 865 guestrooms between them, are located in Bedford, Cardiff, Harlow, Nottingham, Telford and Birmingham and have received extensive refurbishment work over recent years.David Anderson, President at Aimbridge EMEA, said: “We’re looking forward to putting our wealth of experience and expertise into action, drawing on Aimbridge’s global scale and working closely with each property’s general manager and wider hotel team to help each property to flourish.”Henrik Sköld-Johansson, Board Member at ProArk Group, said: “We are so pleased to welcome Aimbridge onboard the ProArk UK portfolio of hotels. We strongly believe that with Aimbridge’s well documented success of running hotels in the UK, we will together take these hotels to the next level”. We are excited to welcome these new hotels and teams to Aimbridge and are looking forward to seeing what the future holds ✨Aimbridge Hospitality #Hospitality #NewHotels #Accor
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When you prioritize culture and leadership, you create success everywhere. Building on the recognition of our internal team's exceptional performance throughout the year, Comparably has honored Aimbridge with awards for Best CEO and Best Company Culture. Under the leadership of CEO Craig S. Smith and our entire leadership team, we continue to champion an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. These accolades are a testament to our entire team, whose commitment to excellence drives us to new heights. Together, we’re setting the standard for what it means to grow, belong, and thrive in the industry.
Hotel leadership starts at the ground floor—and that means giving general managers the right support, tools and training for peak performance. With a focus on growing and retaining people, leveraging innovative technology, and cultivating a culture centered on continuous improvement, our GMs play a central role in the success of the hospitality industry at large. Ann Christenson, Chief Human Resources Officer, shares how empowering GMs creates a more positive experience at the property level, from associates eager to develop their own skills to guests looking for a standout hotel stay. Read more from Hotel Business Review: https://lnkd.in/eyWm_29G
Cheers to 2025! Across our entire global team, we are looking ahead to a year full of exciting opportunities and amazing experiences.
Wishing our Aimbridge associates, owners, partners, and guests a joyful and peaceful holiday season. Here’s to celebrating meaningful connections and the special moments we create together!
From California to Wisconsin, winter dishes from our standout chefs sample the season’s best flavors, with concepts developed by Taste + Theory Restaurant Group. Grange Restaurant at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento and the Cedar & Sage Grill House at the Oneida Casino Hotel in Green Bay—both featured in this Hotel News Now gallery—are just two examples of how our culinary concepting elevates the food and beverage experience all year long. From ideation and development to programming and profitability, Taste + Theory brings delicious F&B destinations to life as a benefit of our expansive suite of services. Scroll through the gallery for more mouthwatering meals: https://lnkd.in/ef-8JhEc
These two Forty Over 40 winners from Aimbridge are living our values, bringing curiosity and commitment to improvement to their roles every day! Congratulations to Andre Norman, Regional Vice President of Operations, and Kristin Ferguson, Divisional Vice President of Sales, for being selected for the HOTEL MANAGEMENT Magazine Forty Over 40 Class of 2025. Both are exceptional leaders whose love for hospitality drives performance within our portfolio and inspires those around them. We are incredibly proud of Andre and Kristin for this recognition and how they contribute to setting a new standard in hospitality as part of our team. The Forty Over 40 Class of 2025 Roster: https://lnkd.in/esixGq9W
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The doors are wide open for 2025, and we’re poised to seize the opportunities ahead. Reflecting on a transformative 2024, we remain more committed than ever to creating exceptional value for our owners and partners. Eric B Jacobs, our Chief Global Growth Officer, recently shared his insights in an interview with LODGING Magazine OnDemand, highlighting how our team is energized and ready to unlock global growth in the new year. Along with sharing our outlook on the industry for 2025, Eric emphasized the power of in-person collaboration, noting, “A lot more work gets done when we’re sitting at the table together.” Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e4Whg8je
OnDemand Episode 56 - Industry Outlook for 2025

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Exceptional leadership drives results for our owners, fuels organizational success, and defines our vision—qualities Aly El-Bassuni embodies through his dedication and innovation. Join us in congratulating Aly, who has been named one of LODGING Magazine's 2024 Influencers & Innovators. With nearly 30 years in hospitality, Aly’s career has been shaped by his passion for excellence and continuous growth. From bussing tables to leading global hotel brands, he’s built strong teams, fostered trust, and driven innovation to achieve meaningful results. At Aimbridge as President, Operations, Owner & Brand Relations, Aly’s leadership in operational excellence and owner engagement strengthens our position as the world’s leading hotel management company. His forward-thinking approach not only inspires our teams but also ensures we deliver exceptional value to our partners. This well-deserved recognition celebrates Aly’s outstanding contributions and his pivotal role in shaping the future of hospitality.https://lnkd.in/gh443Vdm
Our visionary leaders bring immense value to all aspects of our operations, and Conrad Riddle, Vice President, HR Shared Services, is a champion of HR technology to improve the associate experience. Conrad accepted the 2024 Hotel Visionary Award on Aimbridge’s behalf at the recent Hotel Technology Forum, recognizing our reimagined approach to labor management with technology. He shared, "It is an honor to be recognized by our peers for our innovative impact on our business. I am encouraged that the Hotel Technology Forum has expanded its awards to recognize technological innovation in the human resources space. The future of human resources is online and powered by technology." The event also featured Conrad's insights as the moderator of the "Hotel of the Future" panel, sharing more about Aimbridge’s market-based scheduling practices. This recognition celebrates our commitment to empower associates with flexibility, reduce third-party labor costs, and advance our ‘gigified’ workforce strategy—bold ideas that are shaping the future of hospitality!

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