Choice Hotels
Mark D. Shalala is a seasoned executive in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in development and franchise sales. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Development for Upscale Brands & Real Estate at Choice Hotels International since March 2015, Mark has previously held the position of Director of Development at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, where a key achievement included leading a team that executed over 25 agreements annually for luxury and lifestyle brands in the Southeast and Caribbean. Mark's background also encompasses roles at Choice Hotels International, MassMutual Financial Group, GE Capital, U.S. Franchise Systems, and Wyndham Worldwide, showcasing a strong foundation in financial and franchise development. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where studies were completed from 1992 to 1996.
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Choice Hotels
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Choice Hotels International, Inc. is an American hospitality holding corporation based in Rockville, Maryland, in the United States. On ChoiceHotels.com you can book hotels for your business trip or meeting, find a leisure hotel for your weekend getaway family vacation, or even a welcomed stop along the road. Our hotel brands range from Cambria®Hotels & suites®, to our iconic Comfort Inn® and Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion® hotels, Clarion Point® hotels, Quality Inn®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® hotels. You’ll also find extended stay hotels like WoodSpring Suites®, MainStay Suites® and Suburban Extended Stay Hotel® brand hotels that help you feel more at home while you are away for longer stays. Finally, let the destination reach you at the Ascend Hotel Collection® member hotels, which are our one-of-a-kind, upscale hotels committed to connecting you with the local flavor of the area you are visiting.