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Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Departure of Founder, Dave Johnson
Aimbridge Hospitality | August 24, 2021
PLANO, TEXAS - August 24, 2021 - Aimbridge Hospitality announced Tuesday that founder, Dave Johnson, will be leaving Aimbridge to pursue other external opportunities. In January of this year, Johnson stepped aside from day-to-day operations and his role as CEO and handed the reins of the company to Mike Deitemeyer. Since that time, Johnson has held the position of Executive Chairman where he has focused primarily on strategic M&A. Glenn Murphy, chairman of the Board of Aimbridge Hospitality said, "Aimbridge has enjoyed unrivaled success for the better part of two decades thanks in large part to Dave's energy, vision, and drive." Mu...
Mike Deitemeyer Named President & Chief Executive Officer of Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality | December 1, 2020
DALLAS, Texas - December 1, 2020 - Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, today announced the appointment of Michael J. Deitemeyer to chief executive officer. He will succeed cofounder Dave Johnson, effective January 1, 2021. Since October 2019, Deitemeyer has served as the global president of Aimbridge Hospitality, overseeing the successful merger with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where he served as CEO. [caption id="attachment_252184" align="alignright" width="232"] Dave Johnson[/caption] Dave Johnson will assume the newly created role of executive chairman where he will focus on transfo...
Aimbridge Hospitality Expansion Continues
Aimbridge Hospitality | November 19, 2020
[Dallas, TX] (November 19, 2020) – Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company, is on track to add 220 properties globally, including U.S., Canada, Caribbean, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and Russia/CIS. Aimbridge Hospitality is well-positioned for expansion; during unprecedented times the Company maintained corporate support to add value for their owners. As a result, even during such a volatile year, with historic organic growth across all verticals, including the extended stay, select service, and international segments. Year to date, Aimbridge has added 128 properties to its r...
Aimbridge Hospitality Portfolio Expansion Continues
Aimbridge Hospitality LLC | August 18, 2020
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2020 - Aimbridge Hospitality, the leading, global, third-party hotel management company with more than 1,400 branded and independent properties across 49 states and 20 countries, is continuing to expand with new additions to its portfolio across all verticals. Since March 2020, Aimbridge Hospitality has added more than 40 properties with over 5,000 guest rooms to its portfolio in addition to over 30 properties in the pipeline as of August 15, 2020. CEO Dave Johnson said, "We are excited about our robust portfolio growth and look forward to a continued positive trajectory." The new additions to Aimbridge's managed po...
Aimbridge Hospitality Responds to Covid-19
Aimbridge Hospitality | April 9, 2020
Aimbridge Hospitality’s leadership is taking decisive actions during this unprecedented time of the coronavirus crisis to support hotel owners and their properties, reduce costs, and maintain the well-being of associates and guests. “As we leverage our scale to add value for our owners during these unprecedented times, Aimbridge Hospitality is maintaining property support and activating resources,” said Dave Johnson, CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality. “We’re preparing for the long term, and reducing costs immediately starting with the corporate office and providing relief at the property level. Ensuring our own...
Dave Johnson Named Chairman & CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality; Robert Burg Promoted to President & COO
Aimbridge Hospitality | March 22, 2018
DALLAS, Texas (March 2018) – Dave Johnson has taken on the additional title of chairman of Aimbridge Hospitality in addition to his current position of chief executive officer while Robert Burg has taken on the additional role of president in addition to his current position of chief operating officer. Aimbridge's board of directors asked Johnson, Aimbridge's current chief executive officer and co-founder, to step into the role of chairman in relation to former co-founder, Les Bentley's retirement. "I am honored that the board asked me to step into this additional role," said Dave Johnson. "It has been my pleasure to serve Aimbrid...
AHLA Announces 2018 Officers & Board of Directors Slate
AHLA | January 22, 2018
Notable Board Members Represent Full Spectrum of Hotel Industry WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 22, 2018 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its 2018 Board of Directors which includes top industry leaders representing all segments of the industry. Notably, Dave Johnson, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF) Chair and President and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality joins the current 2018 Officer slate, which includes: Chair, Mark Carrier, President of the B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, Vice Chair Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, Secretary and Treasur...
