TORONTO, ON. – December 5, 2002 – AFM Hospitality Corporation, Canada’s largest multi-brand lodging franchisor, today announced at the Howard Johnson International Conference, the appointment of Kristy Adams as President and Chief Operating Officer of Howard Johnson Franchise Canada Inc. The appointment coincides with the most recent signing of the 50th Howard Johnson hotel in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Glen A. Blake, President, AFM Franchise Division, stated, “We have doubled the number of Howard Johnson hotels to 50 locations across Canada within a short span of two years. This expansion keeps us on track to realizing our target 150 properties by 2005. Kristy’s new role is timely and crucial to constantly maintain the high quality of franchise services while integrating the new franchisees on a seamless basis. Her 12 years of strong leadership and management skills in the hospitality industry makes her the right person for the task.”
Kristy Adams started her career as Sales Manager for the Howard Johnson Hotel in Ottawa immediately after graduating with a B. Comm., Hotel & Food Admin. from the University of Guelph, Ontario. In 1992, she became General Manager of the new 130 room Howard Johnson, Markham, Ontario. Kristy was promoted to Director of Franchise Services for Accommodex Franchise Management Inc. in 1994 (to become AFM in the same year). From 1995 to present, she has fulfilled key roles for AFM including: management for the 380 room Howard Johnson Triumph Hotel in Toronto; Regional Director of Operations for the management arm of AFM, Northwest Lodging International and; most recently, Vice President, Human Resources & Administration for AFM.
“In the last two years, AFM has experienced a dramatic growth in its franchise and management divisions,” explained Lawrence P. Horwitz, AFM’s Chairman and CEO.
“This has necessitated us to make sure that we continue to focus not only on future
growth, but also to effectively and efficiently manage our existing operations. Kristy
Adams’ credentials are equal to the task of President & COO for Howard Johnson Franchise
Canada Inc. Her long term association with the Howard Johnson family as well as her in depth experience as a customer will prove invaluable to our licensees.”
Kristy Adams, commented, “My new role is both an honour and pleasure. The fact that I started with Howard Johnson in my formative years and am now asked to lead the brand in Canada re-affirms my commitment and dedication in ensuring its development, profit and success.”
About Howard Johnson Franchise Canada Inc.
Howard Johnson Franchise Canada Inc. franchises 50 hotels across Canada. Howard Johnson Franchise Canada Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFM Hospitality Corporation.
About AFM Hospitality Corporation
Through its subsidiaries, AFM Hospitality Corporation owns AFM Preferred Alliance Group Inc., AFM Asset Management Inc., Northwest Lodging International (USA) Inc. and Northwest Lodging International (Canada) Inc. It is the exclusive Canadian Master Franchisor for ASTON, Best Inns, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Park Plaza, Park Inn, Ramada, Traveller’s Inn, Villager Lodge and La Quinta Inns. AFM Hospitality Corporation operates or has open and/or executed franchise and management agreements with more than 220 hotels in North America, representing an inventory of nearly 22,000 hotel rooms. The company’s primary focus is to increase the number of hotels franchised by the respective brands, franchise new brands, build the portfolio of hotel management agreements, and acquire other franchise businesses related to the hospitality industry, while making available property management services. AFM Hospitality Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:AFM). AFM Hospitality Corporation system-wide sales for branded hotels in its franchise portfolio and properties operated by the company exceed CDN $300 million per year.
|
Post Release
Get Content
Email News Brief
Saved Articles
Advertising
Handheld
XML/RSS
Post News