August 5, 2011 - Valdosta, GA - The Valdosta, GA hotel once known for its concerts featuring Roger Miller's top of the charts hit song "King of the Road" is now a TravelodgeR hotel, managed by an affiliate of Virginia Beach based Afton Hospitality, LLC.  Afton was recently selected to manage the hotel and promptly assisted the owner in negotiating a franchise agreement with TravelodgeR.

Edward Denton, Afton's executive vice president remarked, "TravelodgeR is a recognized name among travelers and we are confident that the hotel will benefit from the brand's strength and the Wyndham Rewards program."

The TravelodgeR Valdosta features 137 guest rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, BBQ area, gazebo, business center and banquet facility that can accommodate over 200 people.  The brand's signature Bear BitesR complimentary breakfast is available to all guests.
Additionally, guests can earn Wyndham Rewards at the Valdosta TravelodgeR.

Leisure travelers appreciate the hotel's location which is central to Valdosta area shopping, dining, and entertainment.  Wild Adventure Theme Park, Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta State University, and the South Georgia Motor Speedway are all within minutes.  The hotel welcomes tour groups, family reunions, traveling sports teams and hobby groups.  Ample bus parking is available.  For vacationers, business travelers and road warriors, the hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 75, midway between Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL.

Afton's affiliate, Hospitality Receiver, LLC is managing the hotel on behalf of a lender following its recent foreclosure on the property.

Hospitality Receiver, LLC is an affiliate of <http://www.aftonhospitality.com/> Afton Hospitality, LLC.  The lender focused companies provide lodging property management and consulting services to lenders, investors and owners.  Services include full service management, receivership and asset management, as well as strategic workout consulting, market analysis, physical property assessments, capital improvement project management and franchise negotiations.  Afton and its affiliates have significant experience in all aspects of hotel management, development and ownership, including Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, IHG, Choice and Wyndham branded properties throughout the east coast.