Mark Sampsell

Aimbridge Hospitality today announced the appointment of Mark Sampsell as general manager of Houston Marriot CityPlace in Springwoods Village, now under construction and scheduled to open in early October 2018. The 10-story, 337-room full-service property will be the first full-service hotel within the North Houston master-planned community, and the third hotel Woodbine Development has developed for the area.

Sampsell has more than 20 years of hospitality experience and most recently served as the general manager of the Embassy Suites Houston West - Katy. In his new role, Sampsell will oversee the completion of the Houston Marriott CityPlace construction and its operations once the hotel opens. Previously, Sampsell opened and managed a number of properties for Aimbridge Hospitality and Wyndham Worldwide. Prior to that he has held various hospitality positions, including food and beverage manager. Sampsell is a graduate of Niagara University and holds a bachelor's degree in hotel and restaurant administration. He sits on the board of directors of the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau.