Aimbridge Hospitality, the nation’s largest and highly recognized independent hotel investment and management firm, has announced it is expanding its executive team with the promotion of Rob Smith to Executive Vice President of Operations, Full Service and Resorts.

In this new position, Smith is responsible for managing all facets of full-service branded and independent hotels and resorts in the Americas and the Caribbean, as Aimbridge Hospitality continues to grow its international luxury resort portfolio.

Smith has been with Aimbridge Hospitality for seven years serving as Senior Vice President of Operations.

Prior to joining Aimbridge Hospitality, Smith spent 17 years in the Caribbean managing large scale resorts and casinos, as well as serving the island of Aruba in a public/private sector tourism role. He previously held several General Manager positions in the United States under most major flags.

“Rob has been a valuable member of our team in his current role by driving excellent revenue and financial results for our owners and the growth of Aimbridge,” said Robert Burg, President and Chief Operating Officer of Aimbridge Hospitality. “We are fortunate to have him with Aimbridge and excited to have him take on his expanded responsibilities. I look forward to watching him excel in his new role.”

Aimbridge Hospitality, www.aimbridgehospitality.com