Management

Smith will be responsible for providing strategic digital leadership to enhance guest experiences across the portfolio of brands.

Hotel Technology Next Generation annouces that founder Douglas Rice will retire on August 1, 2015. Blake, who will start immeidately, will assume the CEO title when Rice retires.

Mandarin Oriental CIO Monika Nerger elected as new president of HTNG.

Frank Wolfe, CAE, will continue to helm Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP).

Kris Singleton has been tapped to oversee information technology for the luxury hotel brand.

Karmela Gaffney to oversee Choice Hotels' digital commerce strategy, including its website and related SEO, relationships with third-party providers, and mobile and tablet advances.

Soladay was responsible for expanding the company's restaurant technology business by growing capability in the U.S. and international markets.

Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International, Inc. has succeeded Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of the California Travel and Tourism Commission, who guided the organization during the past two years.