February 06, 2012
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Your Travel Franchise Personnel News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in travel franchising personnel news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the travel franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Travel Franchise Personnel NewsValue Place Franchise Services LLC Expands Franchise Development TeamValue Place, the largest economy extended stay lodging franchise in the United States, announces the addition of two key members to its franchise development team. IHG Announces Robert Morse as Americas Chief Operating OfficerIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announces that Robert “Bob” Morse has been appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer for the Americas region, succeeding Angela Brav who is now president. La Quinta Inns & Suites Announces Edgar Garin as Director of Franchise Development for Central And South AmericaLa Quinta Inns & Suites announces the appointment of Edgar Garin, as Director of Franchise Development for Central and South America. Value Place LLC Expands Executive Leadership and Franchisee ProfileValue Place, the largest economy extended stay lodging franchise in the U.S., announced today that Dan Weber has been appointed as CEO to lead the Value Place Brand in its next stage of growth. IHG Announces New Addition to Americas Leadership TeamIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announces that Joel Eisemann has been appointed senior vice president and chief development officer for the Americas region and Jim Anhut will assume the role of senior vice president Americas Brand Management. Holiday Inn Melaka Announces New General ManagerHoliday Inn Melaka, the award winning hotel in the city is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Alvin Jaiyaseelan as General Manager. Motel 6 Announces Appointment of New Chief Marketing Officer, Lance MiceliMotel 6 announces the appointment of Lance Miceli as Chief Marketing Officer for Motel 6/Studio 6. In this role, Miceli will lead all aspects of marketing, branding, sales, distribution, quality and public relations for Motel 6/Studio 6 in the U.S., Canad Choice Hotels Appoints Michael Murphy to Senior Vice President of Cambria SuitesChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has appointed Michael Murphy to senior vice president for the worldwide lodging franchisor's Cambria Suites brand. In his role leading Cambria Suites, Mr. Murphy will build upon the many powerful resources tha Starwood Hotels Names Company Veteran Brian Povinelli to Lead Westin Hotels & ResortsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it has named Brian Povinelli Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts. With more than 20 years of brand and marketing experience, Povinelli has spent the last five y Starwood Hotels Names Company Veteran Brian Povinelli to Lead Westin Hotels & ResortsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that it has named Brian Povinelli Global Brand Leader for Westin Hotels & Resorts. With more than 20 years of brand and marketing experience, Povinelli has spent the last five y Choice Hotels Promotes Patrick Pacious to Executive Vice PresidentThe board of directors of Choice Hotels International, Inc., (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Patrick Pacious to executive vice president, global strategy, distribution and technology. In this role, he is responsible for identifying and leadin Red Lion Hotels Names Eliassen President and Chief Executive OfficerRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that Jon E. Eliassen has been named by the company's Board of Directors to the permanent position of President and Chief Executive Officer, removing his previous interim status. Eliassen served as In Red Lion Hotels Hires Sandi Heffernan as Corporate ControllerRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) has hired Sandi Heffernan as Corporate Controller starting October 11, 2010. Choice Hotels International Promotes Mark Pearce to Senior Vice President, International DivisionChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced the promotion of Mark Pearce to senior vice president, international division. Mr. Pearce will continue to report to Bruce Haase, executive vice president, global brands, operations... Senior Marketing Executive to Lead Wyndham Rewards Loyalty ProgramWyndham Hotel Group has appointed Robin Korman to oversee Wyndham Rewards®, the world's largest lodging loyalty program with more than 6,000 participating hotels in over 20 countries. Choice Hotels International Appoints Lou DeMarco as Vice President of TaxChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) would like to announce the appointment of Louis S. DeMarco to the newly-established role of vice president, tax for the organization. Mr. DeMarco will report to David White, senior vice president, chief financ Choice Hotels Names Edward J. Valle Chief Marketing StrategistChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named Edward J. Valle (48) chief marketing strategist. In this position, he will provide leadership for the company's consumer marketing efforts. His oversight will include... W Hotels Worldwide Announces Appointment of Michaelangelo L'Acqua as Global Music DirectorW Hotels Worldwide, the industry innovator, today announces the appointment of renowned international music expert Michaelangelo L'Acqua as W Hotels' first ever Global Music Director. In this role, L'Acqua will serve as a strategic advisor for the... Wyndham Worldwide Names Tom Conforti Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerWyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN) today announced the appointment of Thomas G. Conforti as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Conforti joins Wyndham Worldwide with over 25 years of experience in finance, management... Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints International Business LeadersWyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company with approximately 7,000 hotels around the world, today announced the appointments of hospitality industry leaders Ken Greene and Michael Poynter to oversee the company's efforts outside of the... Choice Hotels Names Michael Murphy Senior Vice President of Global SalesChoice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named Michael Murphy (47) senior vice president of global sales, where he will have responsibility for the company's worldwide sales and intermediary marketing efforts. Murphy... Philip Sanford Named President And Coo Of Value Place LLCValue Place, the Wichita-based economy extended stay lodging brand, is pleased to announce that Philip H. Sanford has joined the company as its new president and chief operating officer. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Appoints Eva Ziegler as Global Brand Leader of W Hotels WorldwideStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced the appointment of Eva Ziegler as Global Brand Leader for W Hotels Worldwide. In her new role, Vienna-born Ziegler will be responsible for leading the global development and growth. Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints Human Resources ExecutiveWyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest franchisor of hotels, today announced the appointment of Kathleen Chiechi Flores as executive vice president of Human Resources. Staybridge Suites hires general manager for NewcastleInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Mark Armstrong as general manager of Staybridge Suites Newcastle. The 128-suite extended stay hotel is due to open in April 2009, hot on the heels of the UK's first Staybridge Suites property which... Hotel Industry Veteran Appointed President and CEO of Wyndham Hotel GroupEric A. Danziger, a hotel industry leader for more than 30 years, has been named president and CEO of Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel franchise company, a part of Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE:WYN). Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Appoints Longtime Procter & Gamble Executive Clayton C. "Clayt" Daley, Jr. to Board of DirectorsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Clayton C. Daley, Jr. to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Daley, 57, is currently Vice Chair and Chie IHG Appoints Christian Hempell to Newly Created Position of Vice President, Holiday Inn Club VacationsIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has appointed Christian Hempell to the newly created role of vice president, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, where he will lead the new... Hilton Hotels Corporation Names Daniel Hughes Senior Vice President - Mexico, The Caribbean and Latin AmericaHilton Hotels Corporation announces that Daniel Hughes has been promoted to senior vice president, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. In this role, Hughes will form part of the company's senior operating team for Hilton's full-service hotels... Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Mike Tiedy Senior Vice President Brand Design & InnovationStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today the appointment of Mike Tiedy as Senior Vice President, Brand Design & Innovation. Tiedy, 48, will oversee all creative and design resources worldwide for Starwood's nine renown Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Promotions Within Development Team Supporting the U.S.A., Canada and MexicoHilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) announced today that Craig Mance has been named senior vice president – franchise development for the U.S.A., Canada and Mexico, according to Bill Fortier, recently named senior vice president... Wyndham Worldwide Names Director Of Supplier DiversityWyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, has appointed Jose Nido director of supplier diversity. IHG continues to boost Asia Pacific marketing and sales team with seven key appointmentsIHG Asia Pacific today announced seven key appointments to its marketing and sales leadership team in the region, specifically designed to drive brand performance and support the accelerated expansion of the IHG brands in the Asia Pacific region. Choice Hotels International Accelerates Management Succession PlanWorldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has accelerated its previously announced management succession plan. Stephen P. Joyce will assume the chief executive officer role effective... Industry Veteran Teri Fox Joins Budgetel Franchise SystemAtlanta-based Budgetel Franchise System has named respected hotel industry veteran Teri Fox to the newly-created position of vice president for franchise operations, effective June 23. Red Lion Hotels Corporation Announces Management Additions in Project Management and OperationsRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that Paul Bolton has joined its team as Vice President, Design, Construction and Engineering. La Quinta Announces Temple H. Weiss as Chief Financial OfficerLa Quinta announces Temple H. Weiss has been selected as executive vice president and chief financial officer to succeed Robert Harshbarger, who retired in May. Red Lion Hotels Corporation Promotes Barry Hughes to Senior Vice President, Distribution and MarketingRed Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) announced today that Barry Hughes has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Distribution and Marketing, effective immediately. Global Hyatt Corporation Names Harmit Singh Chief Financial OfficerGlobal Hyatt Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Hoplamazian today announced the appointment of Harmit Singh as chief financial officer (CFO). Hilton Hotels Announces New Executive AppointmentsHilton Hotels Corporation ("Hilton") today announced that Ross Klein and Amar Lalvani will join the company as Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands and Global Head of Luxury & Lifestyle Brand Development, respectively. Hyatt Names Amy Curtis-McIntyre to Key Worldwide Marketing PostHyatt Hotels & Resorts has named Amy Curtis-McIntyre to the newly created position of senior vice president, brand communication. Wyndham Hotel Group Appoints International Development ExecutiveWyndham Hotel Group today announced the appointment of lodging industry veteran Tom Monahan as executive vice president, international development. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Appoints Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D to Board of DirectorsStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT), one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D to the Company's Board of Directors. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Jeff Cava Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerFrits van Paasschen, President and Chief Executive Officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today the appointment of Jeff Cava as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Phil McAveety Chief Brand OfficerStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today the appointment of Phil McAveety as Chief Brand Officer for the global hotel giant. Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia Appoints New General ManagerRadisson Hotels & Resorts(R) today announced the hiring of James Riker as the new general manager of one of its marquee properties, the Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia located at 1701 Locust Street just off the world-renowned... Whitbread Appoints New Non-executive DirectorWhitbread PLC has today announced the appointment of Stephen Williams as a Non-Executive Director. Value Place Hotel Hires Senior Vice President of Safety and Security InnovationsValue Place Franchise Services LLC announces that Bob Creech has been named Senior Vice President of Safety and Security Innovations. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Simon Turner President, Global DevelopmentStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today the appointment of Simon Turner as President, Global Development. IHG appoints David Tessier, Senior Vice President and CFO for the Americas RegionIHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms, has named David Tessier to be senior vice president and chief financial officer in the Americas region. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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