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Mark Shalala
Senior Vice President Development-Upscale Brands & Real Estate
Mark Shalala is a distinguished senior hospitality executive with a rich background in hotel development, Hospitality franchise sales, brand building, development team management, and Real Estate acquisition spanning over 19 years. Currently serving as the Senior Vice President Development for Upscale Brands & Real Estate at Choice Hotels International, Mark has played a pivotal role in shaping the growth strategies for Choice Hotels' upscale platform, including the acclaimed Cambria Hotels and Ascend Hotel Collection brands. With a global portfolio of 350+ upscale hotels, Mark oversees a team of 17 professionals in the hospitality development and real estate sector. He leads the deployment of 750M in corporate balance sheet support dedicated to expanding the Cambria Hotels brand and is instrumental in the execution of the corporate real estate acquisition strategy.
