Keith Biumi has been appointed Vice President of Development - Ascend Hotel Collection at Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, has appointed Keith Biumi to the position of regional vice president, membership development of the Ascend Hotel Collection. The Ascend Hotel Collection is the world's first and largest portfolio of distinctive upscale independent hotels and resorts, backed by the global resources of Choice Hotels. Biumi has more than 25 years of experience in the hotel industry in domestic and international markets, with broad expertise in development, franchising, brand marketing, finance and hotel operations. He will oversee the strategic initiatives for Ascend, focused on continuing its growth and success.Biumi joins Ascend from Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) where he served as regional vice president, upscale development and franchise sales. At IHG, he received the "Upscale Developer of the Year" award a record eight times. Biumi earned a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York, Plattsburgh.
