DALLAS—Omni Hotels & Resorts has tapped its CEO, Jim Caldwell, to also serve as president, effective immediately. In his newly combined role as CEO and president, Caldwell will continue establishing the vision for the luxury hotel brand while ensuring that all operational areas within the company are aligned to achieve its long-term goals.
Caldwell has served as CEO for Omni Hotels & Resorts for the last 13 years, as well as president of TRT Holdings Inc., a privately owned, diversified holding company. TRT Holdings purchased Omni Hotels & Resorts in 1996, and at that time Caldwell was named president and served in that role until 2004 when he was named CEO.
During the early years of the company, Caldwell developed the framework that has been instrumental in the growth, development and management of the Omni brand, according to the brand. It was Caldwell’s strategic vision to establish Omni Hotels & Resorts as a brand known for enhancing the guest experience through a high level of personalized service.
From 1991 to 1996, Caldwell acted as VP and general counsel for TRT Holdings and served as president of its real estate subsidiary, TRT Development Company, and its management subsidiary, Shoreline Operating Company. He led TRT Holdings through its acquisition strategy, which eventually led to the purchase of Omni Hotels & Resorts in 1996.
Caldwell currently serves as a member of the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command Advisory Board.