Vantage Hospitality Appoints Mike Burgess as Regional VP of Development

Industry development leader Mike Burgess is now heading up the eastern region development for Vantage's Upscale Brands that include the company's midscale to upscale offerings of Lexington^® Inn, Lexington Hotel, and the brands that are being relaunched under the Vantage umbrella - Jameson Inn^®, Jameson Suites^® and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts^®.

With over 22 years in the hospitality industry, most recently as Regional Director for Best Western International, Burgess has a wealth of experience and a proven track record of successful franchise development, having developed or repositioned over 200 properties. He will join Mark Williams, who was appointed in August as Group President of Vantage's Upscale Brands.

"The eastern region of the U.S. is a huge opportunity for hotel development and re-branding, and Vantage's unique business model of low fees, more revenue-generating resources, reasonable brand standards and a Voice and A Vote^SM are what hotel owners have been wanting for years," said Burgess.

"I'm very excited to have Mike on my team," said Williams. "We've worked together for years and he has the drive, experience and in-depth knowledge to bring our Upscale Brands to the next level."

In July of this year, Vantage Hospitality Group entered into an agreement to acquire America's Best Inns & Suites^®, Country Hearth Inn & Suites^®, Jameson Inn, Jameson Suites, Signature Inn^®, and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts brands, which will add nearly 20 percent more hotels and multiple brands overnight. To capitalize on this unprecedented growth, Vantage continues to expand its development and leadership roles and programs.

Burgess will be based out of Fort Myers, FL and may be reached at 239-482-7734 or [email protected]. For more information, please visit VantageHospitality.com