Aly El-Bassuni Appointed as Senior Vice President- Managed Hotels Division at Choice Hotels

APPOINTMENT

Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Aly El-Bassuni as Senior Vice President of its Managed Hotels Division.

In this role, Aly will oversee the strategy, operations of Choice Hotels’ managed hotel properties. He will focusing on helping maximize performance, enhancing guest experiences and driving sustainable growth.

“Aly’s hands-on leadership style, deep respect for frontline teams, and global perspective make him an exceptional fit to lead our Managed Hotels Division,” said Dom Dragisich, Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer at Choice Hotels. “His strategic vision, operational expertise and international background will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and grow this critical part of our business.”

El-Bassuni brings more than three decades of hospitality leadership to Choice Hotels, with a career spanning operations, franchising and brand management. Most recently, he served as President of Operations, Owner & Brand Relations at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he led operations support services to drive owner satisfaction, retention and business growth. He has also held senior roles at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Radisson Hotel Group Americas, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives to strengthen owner relations, quality assurance, franchise services and hotel openings, among other responsibilities.

“I’m honored to join Choice Hotels and lead the Managed Hotels Division into its next chapter,” said El-Bassuni. “This role aligns with my passion for pursuing operational excellence while simultaneously delivering successful, innovative brand solutions to enhance guest experiences. I look forward to leading this team and I’m excited that together, we have the unique opportunity to build on a strong foundation and make a meaningful impact with our people, franchisees, owners, operators and guests.”