Aimbridge Hospitality has named Mark Tamis president of global operations.
"Adding a seasoned leader with the breadth and depth of experience Mark brings to the team is an opportunity to continue to elevate our operational excellence," said Aimbridge President and CEO Michael J. Deitemeyer. "As Aimbridge continues to evolve, Mark's expertise and leadership will empower our global operations team to further define industry best practices, partner with brands, ultimately add greater value for our owners and set new standards in the hospitality industry."
Tamis most recently was SVP of hotel operations at Royal Caribbean International, overseeing hotel services across the cruise line's fleet and its private destinations, including all onboard revenue operations as well as food, beverage and entertainment offerings.
Before joining Royal Caribbean, Tamis held several roles across the travel and tourism industry at Carnival Cruise Line, Setai Hotels and Resorts, Ian Schrager Hotels, Morgans Hotel Group and Ian Schrager Co.
He began his career at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas after graduating from Cornell University. "Beginning my career as a housekeeping supervisor 35 years ago, I've learned no detail is too small to overlook in the pursuit of operational excellence," said Tamis. "The experiences I've had have allowed me to get to this moment and I look forward to applying my diverse skill sets and acumen for Aimbridge and its industry-leading global operations team."