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Headed by General Manager Damien O’Connor, who joined the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown in April 2022, the senior executive team brings more than 80 years of combined experience in the hospitality industry, including decades in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, to the hotel.
In addition to his time at Radisson, El-Bassuni previously served as Vice President of Brand Operations at Wyndham Worldwide, leading the strategic direction, net unit and room growth, financial and operations management, and brand positioning for several brands during his tenure.
With over 8,100 rooms in 21 states, the diverse portfolio is national in scope with representation in the upper midscale and upscale segments across all major brand companies.
The $40 million Highlander Hotel Radford development project began in April 2021 and was made possible by a public-private partnership between Radford University, the Radford University Foundation, design firm Blur Workshop, Preston Hollow Capital, S.B. Ballard Construction Company, and Aimbridge Hospitality
Most recently Patrick served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Real Estate (BRE) Hotel & Resorts, where he led asset management, revenue and eCommerce, capital deployment, and all operations for BRE Hotels & Resorts, encompassing most of Blackstone's hotel investments.
Chloupek most recently served as EVP, Secretary and General Counsel of CorePoint Lodging, where he oversaw all legal and related matters of the company, corporate governance, strategic transactions, executive compensation, risk management, and litigation.
Reid brings more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience to Aimbridge, most recently serving as Chief Development Officer at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
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