Press Release
ARKHAUS welcomes Steve Joyce as Senior Hospitality Advisor & Investor
Hospitality industry titan joins ARKHAUS to help launch a new category of waterfront and overwater resort destinations.
Miami, FL — April 30, 2026
ARKHAUS, the pioneering developer of waterfront and overwater experiences, today announced that Steve Joyce, one of the most accomplished executives in global hospitality, has joined the company as Senior Hospitality Advisor. In addition to his advisory role, Joyce has made a personal investment in ARKHAUS, underscoring his conviction in both the company's vision and its leadership team.
Joyce serves as Chairman of Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's leading global hospitality management company — a trusted operator of over 80 globally recognized lodging brands and distinctive luxury and lifestyle assets. In that role, Joyce sits at the center of the global hospitality industry, with unparalleled visibility into operators, brands, and the partnerships that define best-in-class resort experiences.
Before assuming the chairmanship of Aimbridge, Joyce spent nearly a decade as President and CEO of Choice Hotels International, where he expanded the portfolio from nine to thirteen brands and grew the company to more than 6,700 hotels in over 45 countries. That tenure followed a 25-year career at Marriott International, where he rose to Executive Vice President of Global Development. He has also served as CEO of Dine Brands Global and CEO of RE/MAX Holdings. Across more than four decades, Joyce has demonstrated a rare and consistent ability to build, scale, and professionalize hospitality platforms at the very highest levels of the industry.
In his role at ARKHAUS, Joyce will advise on the sourcing and negotiation of best-in-class partners — including operators, brands, technology providers, and hospitality specialists — as ARKHAUS works to establish ARKHAUS Resorts as the defining new category of destination resort experience.
"Steve doesn't just know this industry — he currently chairs the company that independently operates more hotels than anyone else on earth. His decision to personally invest in ARKHAUS speaks louder than any endorsement we could ask for."
— Sam Payrovi, Founder & CEO of ARKHAUS"ARKHAUS is doing something I haven't seen before. The waterfront and overwater resort space is massively underserved at the level of quality and experience this team is targeting. I invested because I believe in the vision."
— Steve JoyceJoyce's involvement comes at a pivotal moment for ARKHAUS. With iconic Italian design house Pininfarina leading resort design and renowned American shipbuilder Lyman-Morse overseeing construction, ARKHAUS has already assembled a world-class team. Joyce will help the company finalize the last few remaining partnerships.
About Steve Joyce
Steve Joyce is one of the most respected executives in global hospitality. He currently serves as Chairman of Aimbridge Hospitality. Over a career spanning more than four decades, he has served as President and CEO of Choice Hotels International, CEO of Dine Brands Global, and CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, following a 25-year career at Marriott International. He holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and has completed graduate work at Cornell University, the Wharton Business School, and the Aspen Institute.
About ARKHAUS
ARKHAUS, founded in 2021, is redefining life and hospitality on the water. The company delivers innovative experiences on next-generation yachts that are solar-electric, feature self-lifting technology to elevate above the water, and wraparound terraces with contemporary interiors. ARKHAUS also operates a floating social club in Miami, and is now expanding the concept to pioneer a new category of resorts, transforming waterways into destinations. To learn more about investment, visit arkhaus.co/invest or email invest@arkhaus.co.
