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ATLANTA, Ga., April 23 – AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) extends its congratulations to Zack Gharib on his appointment as President of Red Roof. Additionally, AAHOA congratulates Fouad Malouf on his promotion to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Both appointments to the Red Roof leadership team were announced Tuesday.

“AAHOA extends its sincerest congratulations to Zack on being named President of our longtime partner Red Roof,” said AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel. “AAHOA Members own some 93% of Red Roof properties, and we look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with the brand under Zack’s leadership.”

“AAHOA welcomes Zack and Fouad to their new roles,” said AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake. “With Zach’s franchising, operations, and brand-management expertise, and Fouad’s 40-plus years of experience, we know the future is bright for Red Roof and its franchisees under its new leadership team.”

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About AAHOA

AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the world, with Member-owned properties representing a significant part of the U.S. economy. AAHOA's 20,000 members own 60% of the hotels in the United States and are responsible for 1.4% of the nation’s GDP. More than one million employees work at AAHOA Member-owned hotels, earning more than $51 billion annually, and member-owned hotels support 4.1 million U.S. jobs across all sectors of the hospitality industry. AAHOA's mission is to advance and protect the business interests of hotel owners through advocacy, industry leadership, professional development, member benefits, and community engagement.