Aperture Hotels, an Atlanta-headquartered hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, and select-service hotels, announced the appointment of Patrick Short as chief operating operator.
In his new role, Short will provide direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture’s portfolio of 27 managed hotels. Prior to joining Aperture, Short was president of Peachtree Hospitality Management, expanding its portfolio from 27 to 100 hotels and more than 10,000 rooms with almost 3,000 team members.
“With more than 30 years of hospitality operations experience, Patrick is the perfect fit for Aperture’s growing portfolio to continue improving operations performance metrics across the board,” said Charles Oswald, president and CEO at Aperture Hotels. “From Wischermann Partners and TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marinas to Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, Patrick has helped scale operations at some of the most well-respected management companies in the hospitality industry.”
“Aperture has put together a stellar team with a strong reputation for bringing out the best in a hotel and working with owners and team members to create the best possible guest experience,” Short added. “I can’t wait to add my experience to this formidable mix as we collectively work to meet the growing demand from owners.”
