Best Western is also rolling out GLo hotels, which are hip,
midscale suburban boutiques with an emphasis on value, design and comfort and similar Vib hotels located in more dense downtown areas.
At Choice Hotels, Smith will oversee the brand strategies for nine of the company's
midscale, economy and extended stay brands: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn,
Suburban and MainStay Suites.