Nigel Lucas Named Franchise Development Director, Ontario for Choice Hotels
April 18, 2014 - Prior to joining Choice, Lucas held various roles including senior analyst, development at Delta Hotels and Resorts, project manager at Thomas Consultants Inc. and consultant at PKF Consulting Inc.
Lucas comes to Choice Hotels Canada with significant experience in the hotel and real estate development industry. Prior to joining Choice, Lucas held various roles including senior analyst, development at Delta Hotels and Resorts, project manager at Thomas Consultants Inc. and consultant at PKF Consulting Inc.
"Nigel's deep knowledge of the hotel development landscape will be invaluable as he recruits new franchisees and hotels into the Choice Canada family," says Brian Leon, managing director, franchise growth & administration. "We're excited about the new perspective Nigel will bring to our team."
Lucas joins Choice Hotels Canada to replace Paul Rice as he transitions into retirement after eight years with the company.
Choice Hotels Canada is the nation's largest hotel franchisor with 325 properties currently open or under development. The company's Comfort, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay brands are designed to accommodate the value-oriented traveller. In addition, there is the Ascend Hotel Collection membership program which consists of unique, boutique and historic properties. Combined they serve more than five million Canadian guests each year. All hotels are independently owned and operated.
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