Choice Hotels Promotes Patrick Cimerola to Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) today announced that it has promoted Patrick Cimerola (40) to senior vice president, human resources and administration. In conjunction with his promotion, he has been elected an officer of the company by the Choice Hotels Board of Directors. Cimerola will report to Stephen P. Joyce, president and chief executive officer.

Hilton Names Kenneth Svendsen Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Reservations

Hilton Hotels Corporation (Hilton) today announced that Kenneth Svendsen has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales and Reservations. Svendsen reports to Paul Brown, Hilton President, Global Brands and Commercial Services. As head of Global Sales and Reservations, Svendsen will be responsible for group, corporate and leisure sales, third party distribution, voice reservations and customer care across Hilton Hotels Corporation globally.