�The sales teams that support the Red Lion and WestCoast Hotel brands are aggressive, and are focused on continued market share growth," said Bill Heaney. "It is a privilege to be a part of this dynamic and goal-driven team at WestCoast Hospitality." 

Mr. Heaney joins WestCoast Hospitality from Boykin Hospitality where he was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.  Prior to joining Boykin in 2000, he was Vice President of Sales for Meristar Hotels and Resorts (now Interstate Hotels and Resorts). After joining American General Hospitality in 1993, he directed the company's sales and marketing efforts for a selection of properties. He assumed responsibility for the sales and marketing of a portfolio of multi-branded and independent hotel, resort and conference centers for Meristar Hotels and Resorts after the merger of American General and Capstar Hotels and Resorts in 1998.   

Mr. Heaney began his travel/hospitality career as Director of Operations and Product Development for Arthurs Travel Incorporated, a Philadelphia-based division of tour operator, International Thompson Ltd., of London, England.  Subsequently, he was Vice President of Marketing/Housing for charter tour operator GWV, a division of The Interface Group (producer of COMDEX); was National Director of Sales and Marketing for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts; and was Senior Vice President of Sales for Savoy Hotels and Resorts. 

WestCoast Hospitality Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development and franchising of mid-scale, full service hotels under its WestCoast® and Red Lion® brands.
 
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