Article: New president announced for Travelodge Hotels Inc.; search for new president ends with top executive from within HFS Inc.'s own ranks.

PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 1996--HFS Inc. (NYSE:HFS) Tuesday announced that, following an extensive search, it has appointed Robert C. Zapletal (50), one of its own key sales and marketing executives, as president and chief operating officer for its recently acquired subsidiary Travelodge Hotels Inc.

Zapletal will succeed Joseph A. McInerney, who has decided to pursue other opportunities after five years with the chain.

Zapletal is currently executive vice president of marketing for HFS, with overall responsibility for marketing, sales and communications for the company's 11 brands. During his two years in the position, he has completely ...

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