David Wilner named Corporate VP, Development at La Quinta franchising in Irving
In his new role, Wilner directs and supervises corporate development and franchise sales activities, including management of sales staff. He joined La Quinta as Director of Franchise Development in 2001, and served as Vice President of Franchise Development for the Western United States and Central America from 2007 through 2009. Wilner has more than a dozen years of development and management experience in the lodging industry. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Arizona. La Quinta’s franchising program was launched in 2001, and since then has signed more than 600 franchise agreements. The brand has grown to more than 730 hotels, with another 250 in the pipeline. Its rapid pace of growth makes La Quinta a top franchise choice, and the industry leader, in the mid-market segment. La Quinta was named the fastest-growing brand in the industry in 2008, and was selected as the top brand for franchisee ROI two years running (2007 and 2008).
