Hudson Hotels Announces Executive Appointments

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Hudson Hotels Corporation (Nasdaq: HUDS), Rochester, New York (the Company) today announced that effective January 1, 2002, Thomas W. Blank assumed the office of President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing E. Anthony Wilson, who shall remain as Chairman of the Board.
Commenting on the change, E. Anthony Wilson stated: I have held the three positions for over a year. In this economic climate, we need to focus more on the day-to-day operations. Tom is extremely capable in this area, and I can now focus my efforts on the long-term strategic position of the Company. Tom will work closely with our Executive Committee to manage the Company through what will probably be a difficult year for the hotel industry, recovering from the economic recession and the events of September 11, 2001.
Mr. Blank started with the Company as a Vice President of Acquisitions and most recently was Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer of the Hotel Division of Essex Investment Group, Inc., in Rochester, New York.
Hudson Hotels Corporation is a Rochester, New York, based leading limited-service hotel development and management company. Hudson manages primarily well-known national hotel brands pursuant to franchise agreements from Marriott International, Inc, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Choice Hotels International, Inc., Red Roof Inns, Inc., and U. S. Franchise Systems, Inc. The Company owns 25 hotels and manages a total of 46 hotels.


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