Spaeth and Goldberg, who bring more than 45 years of combined hotel operations experience, will lead 19 regional vice presidents in managing the day-to-day operations of the company�s hotels. Spaeth and Goldberg will report to Butch Cash, the company�s CEO.

�Our most important job is to guarantee that on each visit to our hotels, our customers receive a better experience than they are expecting and that we exceed the service available at our competitor�s hotels,� said Butch Cash, president and CEO for La Quinta Inns, Inc. �Both Brent and Wayne have proven track records in delivering on this guarantee.�

Brent Spaeth has more than 28 years in the hotel industry and is being promoted after having spent 15 years at La Quinta Inns, Inc., most recently as regional vice president of operations. Prior to his joining La Quinta Inns, Inc., Spaeth acted in managerial and operational roles with several hotel companies including Mid-America Hotels and Holiday Inn.

Wayne Goldberg is a 21-year veteran of the hotel industry. Most recently, Goldberg acted as chief operating officer for Bridgestreet Accommodations in Twinsburg, Ohio. Prior to that position, Goldberg spent almost 20 years with Red Roof Inns, Inc. where he began his career as a guest service representative and achieved the position of group vice president of operations.

Dallas-based La Quinta Inns, Inc. owns and operates 230 La Quinta® Inns and 70 La Quinta® Inn & Suites in 28 states. La Quinta is the lodging division of The Meditrust Companies (NYSE:MT), a real estate investment trust.