Choice Hotels’ competitors and similar companies include Diamond Resorts , Hilton , Hyatt Hotels & Resorts , Radisson Hotel Group , and the largest hotel group, Marriott, with all its sub-brands.
With 6500 hotels worldwide, Choice Hotel’s goal is to keep its brand strong, and the companies move with today’s new executive appointment shows.
Choice Hotels International hotel group promoted Judd Wadholm to senior vice president and GM of core brands at Choice Hotels International. She will be responsible for driving the growth and performance of 9 upper-midscale, midscale, and economy brands in the US.
Judd Wadholm is a 17-year veteran of Choice Hotels International and Radisson Americas.
Mr. Wadholm joined Choice in 2022 and previously held leadership roles in operations, owner relations, and finance with Radisson Americas and its predecessors. He has a Master of Business Administration from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Dakota.
Choice’s core brand portfolio includes Comfort, Country Inn & Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Park Inn by Radisson, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn.