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Ex-Marriott official to run regional hotel chain’s franchise development in Western U.S.
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Is the U.S. hotel industry's Lion preparing to roar again? Red Lion Hotels Corp. has appointed Richard Carlson as its vice president - lodging development. The company says Carlson's newly created position is central to the company's plan for franchise growth in 2010 and beyond.
Carlson brings two decades of experience in franchise, development, and capital investment experience, with an emphasis on the Western U.S. states where Red Lion is concentrating its franchising efforts. Most recently, he was vice president at Summit Capital, where he worked with hotel owners, investors, banks and brands seeking financing, brokerage support and disposition expertise. Before that, Carlson was vice president, lodging development for Marriott International, where he helped develop the company's select- service and extended stay brands.
"Rich's deep knowledge of the lodging industry will be of great value to Red Lion as we build our franchise infrastructure to expand our network," said Jon Eliassen, president and ceo of the Spokane, Wash.-based company.
Red Lion Hotels is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and franchising of upscale and midscale hotels under its Red Lion brand. The company's hotel network was comprised of 45 properties in eight Western states and one Canadian province.
- Posted March 10, 2010
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