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Red Roof® Inn Names New Chief Development Officer

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COLUMBUS, Ohio - December 10, 2013 - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Red Roof Inn, a leader in the economy lodging sector, has named Phil Hugh, Chief Development Officer, effective immediately. Hugh brings almost 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position. Previously he was Executive Vice President, Worldwide Franchise Sales, Realogy Franchise Group in Parsippany, New Jersey.

"Phil will be integral in growing franchise ownership, building this important segment of our business. His experience is paramount to our future goals and our vision of how expansive, inclusive and successful our franchise organization can be in this highly competitive sector."

"Phil brings a proven combination of strong franchise sales, portfolio management, branding, and mergers and acquisitions experience and skills to Red Roof Inn," says Andrew Alexander, President, Red Roof Inn. "Phil will be integral in growing franchise ownership, building this important segment of our business. His experience is paramount to our future goals and our vision of how expansive, inclusive and successful our franchise organization can be in this highly competitive sector."

Hugh graduated from Allegheny College and has had a series of notable industry leadership roles throughout his career. Prior to his role as Executive Vice President, Worldwide Franchise Sales with Realogy Franchise Group, Hugh led strategic development as President and Chief Executive Officer of Development Opportunity Corporation where he was responsible for daily operations, acquisitions and new development for hotel, commercial and mixed-use facilities. Hugh also held senior roles with Cendant Corporation and HFS, serving as Senior Vice President, North American Development, Wingate Inns International, and Regional Vice President with Coldwell Banker Franchise Development, respectively.

About Red Roof®

Red Roof® is a leader in the economy lodging industry with franchised, corporate-managed, and corporate-owned properties, serving millions of guests each year. With coast-to-coast locations, Red Roof® has over 360 properties in the U.S. The primary goal at Red Roof® is to provide customers a savings without sacrificing comfort. The brand recently completed a $150 million investment to renovate and upgrade hotels nationwide with sleek and modern NextGen® redesign elements. Red Roof’s NextGen hotels feature updated stylish and home-like interior and exterior designs that demonstrate Red Roof’s dedication to providing customers with an affordable stay in a clean, comfortable, and modern room. The company is rolling out Red Roof PLUS+® enhanced offering that promises guests an enhanced experience at a value price. Nice Place. Nice Price® is what every consumer can expect when they stay at any one of our hotel locations; and because our company has a single brand in our portfolio, Red Roof® also offers franchisees One Brand. One Focus™. Red Roof’s loyalty program, RediCard®, is the richest in the industry rewarding members with free nights with only 6,000 points, advance notice of special offers, and complimentary bottled water each day of their stay. Traveling with your pet? Don’t forget that at Red Roof® ‘you stay happy, pets stay free’ as one well-behaved pet is welcomed per room, nationwide. The Columbus, Ohio-based company has more than 4,500 employees. For more information or reservations, call 800.RED.ROOF (800.733.7663) or visit www.redroof.com.

Contact:

For Red Roof®
Hill + Knowlton Strategies
Lindsey Norris
305-443-5454
lindsey.norris@hkstrategies.com

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