ONE Lodging Management Inc. (“ONE”) is proud to unveil Baymont Inn & Suites Wellington, Kan., one of 44 Oak Tree Inn hotels now converted to three of Wyndham Hotel Group’s brands as part of an unprecedented agreement announced last month. “Over the past month and a half, we’ve transitioned three or four hotels each day to a Baymont Inn & Suites, a Travelodge, or a Super 8 brand” says Robert Pratt, President of ONE Lodging Management. Mr. Pratt continued, “It’s all about appealing to a wider audience and Wyndham’s brand recognition, reach in the economy lodging segment, and their award-winning loyalty program will ensure our hotels stay competitive in their markets.” Attendees for the milestone event comprised Wyndham Hotel Group’s executive team including President and CEO Geoff Ballotti as well as leadership from the company’s development team and Baymont Inn & Suites, Travelodge and Super 8 brands. Kevin Brickner, Vice President of Development and Wyndham’s lead on establishing the unprecedented agreement, congratulated the team on the 44 successful conversions. From ONE Lodging Management’s executive team, Robert Pratt, President; Bruce Pittet, Senior Vice President of Operations; and Brett Sundstrom, Managing Director of Lodging Enterprises as well as from the hotel ownership group, Ian McAuley, President of American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP were also present for the celebratory unveiling.
