Marriott ExecuStay Announces Christopher Trick as Vice President of Marketing

Date: 4/20/2011

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Marriott ExecuStay
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Marriott ExecuStay Announces Christopher Trick as Vice President of Marketing

Marketing Veteran Joins Corporate Housing Leader 

Bethesda, Md. – April 20, 2011 – Marriott ExecuStay® (http://www.ExecuStay.com), a leader in furnished apartments, temporary housing, and corporate housing is pleased to announce Christopher Trick as vice president of marketing.  In this role Trick will be responsible for the company’s brand management and marketing strategy.

Trick comes to Marriott ExecuStay with more than 20 years of hospitality marketing experience, including several brand and marketing leadership roles with Wyndham Worldwide.  There he developed long-term strategic plans including overall responsibility for the re-branding and re-positioning of 1,850 domestic and international Days Inn hotels.  He also led marketing services for the Wyndham Hotel Group, where he managed marketing programs for nine brands, and led the marketing strategy for Howard Johnson International.  His background also includes marketing positions within the LaQuinta Inns and Holiday Inn brands. 

“Chris brings an incredibly strategic perspective to our marketing efforts,” said Adam Sherer, vice president of Marriott ExecuStay.  “His extensive background in both marketing and hospitality is critical for moving our brand forward and we are very excited to have him on board.”

Trick returns to Marriott International after many years where, early in his career, he was a manager in the company’s graphics design group.  He holds a bachelor of science degree in marketing from of Texas A&M University.

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Marriott ExecuStay®, the 2010 Company of the Year by the Corporate Housing Providers Association, offers guests of 30 days or more the spaciousness and privacy of a furnished apartment found in more than 700 locations in the United States.  Monthly rates include utilities, cable, free wireless and high-speed Internet access, and 24/7 customer service.  Apartments are furnished to order, with Elite Dreamer® bedding, television, DVD player, full kitchen including essential cookware, bath linens and laundry facilities.  Guests can enjoy the added benefit of earning Marriott Rewards® points, the company’s award-winning frequent travel program.  In addition, the ExecuStay Insurance Housing Solutions division provides temporary housing for those impacted by unforeseen events.  Marriott ExecuStay is part of Marriott International’s extended-stay lodging portfolio, which also includes Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at ExecuStay.com or view an apartment online at www.ExecuStay.com/videotour. 

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