Chris Tatum
President, Full Service, Aimbridge Hospitality
Plano, TX 75024
Phone (972) 952-0200
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Chris Tatum, President Full Service, provides 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'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 over $500M in sales and achieving record profits, while stacking up operational successes.
After departing from Marriott, Chris served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Tourism Authority, responsible for managing the marketing and destination management of the state’s No. 1 revenue producer and crafting multi-year strategies to promote the Hawaii brand worldwide while preserving the culture, community and environment.
Most recently, Chris managed a portfolio of hotels at Davidson Hospitality, serving an integral role in elevating the performance of those properties.
Chris earned a Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Michigan State University.
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