Raj Vakharia Named VP at America's Best Franchising
June 27, 2014 - America's Best Franchising has promoted Raj Vakharia, CHO to Vice President, Franchise Development with responsibility for both domestic and international sales.
The Atlanta-based company operates more than 300 properties primarily in the United States under five brands: Jameson Inns & Suites; 3 Palms Resorts; Country Hearth Inns & Suites; America's Best Inns & Suites; and Budgetel Inns and Suites.
"As we revitalize and reposition our brands, Raj can help us reach our full potential with owners both in the U.S. and in our key foreign markets, notably India and China," explained America's Best Franchising CEO Sterling F. Stoudenmire, IV.
Vakharia has been with America's Best Franchising since 2005 in franchise sales and support. His more than 30 years of hospitality experience also include being a property general manager with Ramada Inn; a construction manager for new properties with Microtel; and a partner in a Travelodge property in upstate New York.
About America's Best Franchising
Atlanta-based America's Best Franchising operates more than 300 hotels primarily in the United States under five brands: Jameson Inns & Suites; 3 Palms Resorts; Country Hearth Inns & Suites; America's Best Inns & Suites; and Budgetel Inns & Suites.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
