Tag: development
Choice’s Anne Smith Explains the Strategy Behind Clarion Pointe
In September, Choice Hotels International unveiled a brand extension of Clarion designed to meet the increased demand from hotel owners for a new select-service...
McNeill Hotel Executives Discuss Plans to Double Portfolio
In September, McNeill Hotel Company announced plans to double the size of its portfolio after entering an agreement with an investment fund managed by Almanac...
Cobblestone Hotels’ Brian Wogernese Develops a New Outlook on Franchising
Brian Wogernese has been in the hotel business for almost 30 years—since the early 90s. He was introduced to the industry as a shuttle...
The Value of Dual-Branded Hotels in Today’s Lodging Industry
One of the most popular topics at lodging industry events is whether or not there are too many hotel brands out there. While some...
Checking In With Choice’s Janis Cannon and David Pepper
At this year’s Lodging Conference, the LODGING team met with Choice Hotels’ Janis Cannon, senior vice president of upscale brands, and David Pepper, chief...