Patrick Mullinix has been promoted Vice President of Membership Development at Vantage Hospitality

Mullinix joined Vantage Hospitality in 2002 and has been directing development for the Americas Best Value Inn® brand. During his tenure, ABVI has set industry records for growth and currently ranks as the 10th largest hotel chain worldwide with over 1,000 properties. In addition, Mullinix has increased the total number of Americas Best Value Inns in Texas to over 120 locations, making it the fastest-growing hotel chain in the state. In an effort to continue the unprecedented expansion of Americas Best Value Inn, Mullinix introduced the first new construction prototype for the brand in 2006 and was instrumental in the 2007 launch of ABVI's weekly webcasts. Mullinix will now also oversee domestic development of the Lexington by Vantage® brand, which is a collection of inns, hotels and suites in the midscale to upscale segments. The company’s soft brand, Lexington Legacy, is also off to a good start this year with new additions in Sacramento, CA and Bali, Indonesia.