Aimbridge Hospitality Recognized by Starwood for Five Separate Awards
arch 15, 2013 - Five properties managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, based in Dallas, won awards at the Starwood Hotels and Resorts Specialty Select Awards dinner on March 6: Kyle Fulcher from the Element Omaha won General Manager of the Year; Rachel Donaway of the Aloft Las Colinas won Director of Sales of the Year; the Aloft Broomfield won Most Improved Trip Advisory Star Ranking; Aloft O'Hare was awarded Most Talented Hotel Team; and the Element Omaha won Top Business Development in Group Segment.
Aimbridge opened the Element Omaha Midtown Crossing, Omaha's first Starwood property, in November 2010 to rave reviews. The 132-room eco-friendly hotel offers an extended stay experience for guests, combining smart design and nature-inspired touches. Modern amenities range from WiFi to a fitness center and the Westin Heavenly Bed.
The Aloft Las Colinas has 136 rooms, each with a loft-inspired modern design, nine-foot ceilings and extra-large windows that create a free-flowing energy. Each room features the hotel's ultra-comfortable signature bed, an oversized showerhead and custom amenities by Bliss® Spa.
Aloft Broomfield is a state-of-the-art loft-inspired hotel located between Denver and Boulder in Broomfield, minutes from major corporations and local attractions such as FlatIron Crossing Mall, WaterWorld and world class golf courses. The hotel features 139 bright and breezy rooms with signature platform beds and spacious walk-in spa showers.
The 251-room Aloft O'Hare is located just minutes away from O'Hare International Airport and offers free shuttle transportation for guests. Perfect for a business trip or carefree vacation, each loft-style room features a plug and play connectivity station and a 42" LCD TV to maximize work and play.
"We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized by Starwood for such prestigious awards," said Dave Johnson, President and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality. "This is an exciting time for all four hotels and is a testament to our hard-working associates in each of these assets."
Aimbridge properties also received nine other nominations at the Starwood Specialty Select Awards, including: Aloft Broomfield for Highest SPG Enrollment and General Manager of the Year; Element Omaha for Most Improved Trip Advisor Rank, Highest RevPAR Index Change and Sales Leader of the Year; Aloft Las Colinas for Highest Sustained RevPAR Index; Aloft Plano for Highest Sustained RevPAR Index; and Aloft Las Colinas for General Manager of the Year.
About Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality is the nation's second largest independent hotel investment and management firms with a proven track record for delivering superior returns for its strategic partners in a variety of markets and economic cycles. Aimbridge provides management, asset management, development, renovation and consulting services. Based in Dallas, Texas and with development offices in Chicago, Dallas and Puerto Rico, Aimbridge currently owns and/or manages 185 upscale, independent and branded hotels with nearly 25,000 rooms across the United States and the Caribbean, including such affiliations as Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Aloft, Hyatt, Wyndham, Choice Hotels and the Phoenix Inn Suites chain of hotels. For more information on Aimbridge Hospitality, please visit www.aimbridgehospitality.com.




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