Vantage Hospitality Appoints Patrick Mullinix as Group President of Vantage's Value Brands

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. September 25, 2014

CLEVELAND - September 25, 2014 - When Patrick Mullinix joined Vantage Hospitality in 2002 as Senior Director of Membership, Americas Best Value Inn had just under 200 properties. By 2007, there were over 700 properties throughout North America and Mullinix and his development team had put Americas Best Value Inn on the map as the fastest-growing hotel company in the world.

Since then, Mullinix has moved into several executive roles, most recently as Executive Vice President of Development. But when Vantage Hospitality entered into an agreement to acquire America's Best Franchising's (ABF) brands in July of this year, it created the perfect opportunity for Mullinix to take the development reigns of Vantage's expanded line of economy and limited-service brands.

As the new Group President of Vantage's Value Brands, Mullinix will oversee the development and stratification of Signature Inn, America's Best Inns & Suites, Americas Best Value Inn and Country Hearth Inns & Suites. These offerings will be differentiated by price point, technology, location and the amenities and services offered.

“Value is perceived when you are able to exceed someone's expectations,” said Mullinix. “And with multiple tiers of economy brands, we will be able to provide true value to both hotel owners and consumers.”

Last month, Vantage announced the addition of Mark Williams, the new Group President of Vantage's Midscale and Upscale Brands. Williams leads the domestic development and stratification of Lexington Inns, Lexington Hotels, Lexington Legacy, Jameson Inns & Suites, and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts.

On the international front, Bill Hanley is now the Group President of International Development and will continue the steady expansion Vantage has made in Canada, South Korea, China, India and Indonesia.

“I can't imagine a more dynamic development team in the industry,” said Roger Bloss, founder, president and CEO of Vantage. “With our addition of the ABF brands and Patrick, Bill and Mark leading the development charge, we are now able to bring more ROI through revenue management, distribution, sales, and marketing to owners in every segment of the industry. From budget to resort, throughout the world, we've got it covered.”

For more development information, please contact Patrick Mullinix at 855-324-8104
[email protected]
Bill Hanley at 804-922-3937
[email protected]
Mark Williams at 480-432-0124
[email protected]; or
visit VantageHospitality.com.

About Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Coral Springs, FL, Vantage Hospitality Group, with over 1,000 hotels independently owned and operated, is the only hotel company to be ranked on the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Inc. 500/5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Vantage Hospitality's first hotel brand, Americas Best Value Inn, is a leader in the limited-service segment (including Value Inn Worldwide and Canadas Best Value Inn) throughout North America and is the world's 10th largest hotel chain. Lexington by Vantage (including Lexington Inn, Lexington Hotel and Lexington Legacy) is Vantage's midscale to upscale brand, with locations worldwide. In July 2014, Vantage entered into an agreement to acquire the Jameson Inns & Suites, Country Hearth Inns & Suites, America's Best Inns & Suites, 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts, and Signature Inn brands. Members of the Americas Best Value Inn and Lexington brands are eligible for expedited and streamlined SBA loan processing through the SBA's Franchise Registry Program, information about which may be found at www.franchiseregistry.com. Vantage continues to grow through affiliations with Vantage Hotel Management (management and operations covering all brands and independent properties), Vantage Insurance Services (a full-service insurance agency specializing in insurance for the hospitality industry), and Brown Nester Hospitality Services (offering comprehensive hotel brokerage and related services). Visit www.JoinABVI.com, www.JoinLexington.com, www.VantageHospitality.com, www.VantageHotelManagement.com, www.VantageInsuranceServices.com or www.BrownNester.com for more information. Lexington franchises are offered by Lexington Franchising, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vantage Hospitality Group.