Aimbridge Hospitality

Aimbridge Hospitality Names Eric B. Jacobs Chief Global Growth Officer

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024

PLANO, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced Eric B. Jacobs as its new Chief Global Growth Officer, effective June 2, 2024. Jacobs will sit on the organization's executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Experienced development leader brings 35 years of multi-brand and diverse vertical experience to top hotel management company and is expected to expand company's U.S. and International footprint
    PLANO, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced Eric B. Jacobs as its new Chief Global Growth Officer, effective June 2, 2024.
  • Jacobs will sit on the organization's executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer.
  • I'm looking forward to joining the Aimbridge leadership team and bringing forward innovative solutions that will drive rapid, sustainable growth for Aimbridge and its owners."
  • He succeeds Allison Reid, who served as Chief Global Growth Officer from July 2022 to May 2024.

Selina Welcomes Top-tier Operations and Commercial Leaders to Its Team

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

These new leaders bring a wealth of experience from renowned hospitality brands and a fresh perspective to Selina's operations and commercial endeavors.

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  • These new leaders bring a wealth of experience from renowned hospitality brands and a fresh perspective to Selina's operations and commercial endeavors.
  • Gadi Hassin, Chief Operating Officer of Selina, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions to the team, stating, "We are pleased and excited to add strength and depth to our leadership team with these exceptional and experienced hospitality leaders.
  • Already, we are seeing positive signs of progress as they bring their diverse expertise to drive Selina forward."
  • With these appointments and replacements, Selina fulfills its vision of bringing seasoned and experienced hospitality leaders to reach Selina’s goal of operational excellence and its path to profitability.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated SaMo Hotel Submit Letter to City Attorney, Calling for Investigation Into Hotels’ Compliance With Panic Button Law Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

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金曜日, 4月 19, 2024

In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.

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  • In particular, the letter alleges that the hotel regularly does not provide panic buttons to housekeepers, and that the hotel may not have provided sufficient training or other notice of workers' rights required by the Ordinance.
  • A primary purpose of this ordinance is to help protect workers from sexual assault in the workplace.
  • Moreover, it does not appear the company completed an investigation of the workers’ complaints prior to denying that any wrongdoing took place.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

Ryan Selected by Aimbridge Hospitality as Strategic Partner to Fulfill Hotel Occupancy Tax Compliance Needs

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024

Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has partnered with Aimbridge Hospitality , a leading global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, to provide a seamless transaction tax compliance outsourcing solution for its sales, use, and hotel occupancy tax function.

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  • Ryan , a leading global tax services and software provider, has partnered with Aimbridge Hospitality , a leading global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, to provide a seamless transaction tax compliance outsourcing solution for its sales, use, and hotel occupancy tax function.
  • The partnership ensures access to Ryan as a strategic global tax services firm, while providing Aimbridge with the utmost support for highly nuanced and complex hotel occupancy tax (HOT) compliance needs.
  • Ryan delivers a unique, integrated solution utilizing a proprietary technology platform and leveraging compliance expertise across a multitude of taxing jurisdictions.
  • HOT is a vertical in the overall Ryan portfolio of Tax Compliance Services (TSC).

Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’ Lights Up Big Apple

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240417160620/en/
    The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Intercontinental Barclay in Manhattan on Monday, April 1, recognizing Hyatt Hotels and Resorts U.S. and Canada President Susan Santiago with its Hospitality Award and Robin Hood Foundation’s CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr. with its Humanitarian Award.
  • PICTURED (from left): HANYC President & CEO Vijay Dandapani, Lowes Hotels Executive Chairman Jonathan Tisch, Susan Santiago, Richard Buery, HANYC Foundation Chair Heather Davis, and HANYC Chairman Fred Grapstein.
  • Preferred Sponsors included Aimbridge Hospitality; Hotel and Gaming Trades Council/Local 6 UNITE HERE; and Kasirer.
  • Established in 1878, the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. (HANYC) is one of the oldest professional trade associations in the nation.

UNITE HERE LOCAL 11 ON STRIKE: Workers at Aimbridge-Operated Hotels Launch Week of Action Following Company’s Response to Women’s Allegations of Sexual Harassment

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金曜日, 4月 12, 2024

Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.

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  • Through strikes and an “occupy” action near LAX, Aimbridge workers are seeking to send a message that Aimbridge’s response to sexual harassment allegations will not suffice and that they want respect and a fair contract.
  • Earlier this year, workers launched a boycott of the controversial hotel operator, which they have dubbed " Shamebridge ."
  • The workers’ union, UNITE HERE Local 11, has also pressed the company to adopt a series of specific collective bargaining proposals to address and prevent the sexual harassment of its members at Aimbridge-operated hotels.
  • Workers across 35 hotels have successfully ratified their historic union contracts at other Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt properties across Southern California.

Otelier Announces Second Annual Night Auditor Appreciation Day on May 18

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木曜日, 4月 18, 2024

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Otelier, the hospitality performance optimization platform that puts data and efficiency at the heart of hotel operations, is once again preparing to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of hospitality with the celebration of the second annual Night Auditor Appreciation Day on May 18.

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  • ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Otelier , the hospitality performance optimization platform that puts data and efficiency at the heart of hotel operations, is once again preparing to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of hospitality with the celebration of the second annual Night Auditor Appreciation Day on May 18.
  • Night Auditor Appreciation Day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring night auditors at hotels across the country for their tireless efforts and crucial role in ensuring smooth hotel operations.
  • Night Auditor Appreciation Day seeks to raise awareness about the essential work night auditors perform and provides an opportunity for hotel teams across the country to express their gratitude.
  • Other ways to celebrate Night Auditor Appreciation Day include organizing special appreciation breakfasts and presenting night auditors with awards and other tokens of appreciation.

Aperture Hotels Adds 12 Hotels in 12 Months

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月曜日, 3月 25, 2024

Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, today announced the company added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months.

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  • Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, today announced the company added 12 hotels to its portfolio over the past 12 months.
  • Located from Florida to California, the 12 new properties are comprised of Hilton-, Marriott- and IHG-branded hotels, as well as some independent flags.
  • “We have enjoyed strong, steady growth over the past 12 months and plan to continue this trajectory moving forward,” said Charles Oswald, president and CEO, Aperture Hotels.
  • To accommodate its growth and drive operational execution, Aperture added multiple corporate executives over the past year.

Cineworld Group Announces Leadership Team with New Executive Hires, Including President of Cineworld International

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木曜日, 3月 21, 2024

Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.

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  • Cineworld Group , representing the second largest theatre circuit in the world, announced today the completion of its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer along with a new Board chaired by Eric Foss.
  • Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as Chief Financial Officer, Ben Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer, John Henrich as General Counsel, John Curry as Senior Vice President of Commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as President of Cineworld International.
  • “We are excited to welcome Tom, Ben, John, Javier, and John to our executive team,” stated Eduardo Acuna, Chief Executive Officer for Cineworld Group.
  • In his role, Sotomayor will lead international teams outside of the US, including Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Israel, as well as Cineworld and Picturehouse in the UK.

Fifth Woman Working at an Aimbridge-Operated Hotel Files State Sexual Harassment Allegations, Reports UNITE HERE Local 11

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木曜日, 3月 21, 2024

The fifth woman in less than a month has broken her silence by alleging she experienced sexual harassment working at an Aimbridge-operated hotel.

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  • The fifth woman in less than a month has broken her silence by alleging she experienced sexual harassment working at an Aimbridge-operated hotel.
  • Working overnight has taken a toll on my health and quality of life,” says Vela in her complaint letter.
  • A primary purpose of this ordinance is to help protect workers from sexual assault in the workplace.
  • UNITE HERE Local 11 is a labor union representing more than 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona that work in hotels, restaurants, universities, convention centers and airports
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