Columbia University Roundtable Examines Boutique Hotel Segment
NEW YORK? Boutique hotels have been the hot topic in the national lodging scene for some time now, especially in…
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Confessions Of A Franchisor SOB: Former Choice Exec Bob Hazard Speaks Out
For 20 years I headed two of the largest franchise lodging chains in the world and worked with thousands of…
Cendant Drops Sponsorship Of AAHOA, Disagrees With Direction Association Is Taking
ATLANTA? In the wake of Cendant Corp.?s recent withdrawal as a founding sponsor of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association,…
Red Roof To Grow Brand Through Franchising
ORLANDO, FL? Franchising will be the catalyst of Red Roof Inns? growth strategy in 1999 as the company seeks to…
Industry Optimistic At Hunter Investor Conference
ATLANTA? Picking up where the UCLA Conference left off earlier in the year, hoteliers, analysts and bankers at the Hunter…
Patriot Accepts Apollo Deal, Will Drop REIT Status
DALLAS? A long string of events at Patriot American Hospitality has saved the beleagured hotel company from financial disaster and…
Management Cos. Pressured To Perform
NATIONAL REPORT? Management companies are being called into action in 1999 to drive profitability and service levels up as industry…
Regent Hotels Gains Prime NY Location
NEW YORK? Regent International Hotels solidified a deal for a location in the heart of New York City?s financial center…
Choice Hotels Opens Singapore Office To Serve Asia/Pacific Region
SILVER SPRING, Md.? Choice Hotels International recently appointed Bruce McKenzie vice president for the Asia/Pacific region, company officials announced. McKenzie…
Choice Hotels Revises Franchise Agreement
SILVER SPRING, MD? Choice Hotels International?s revision of its basic franchise agreement in March will limit damages assessed to franchises…