During Wednesday’s current trade, La Quinta Holdings Inc (NYSE:LQ)’s shares incline 0.21% to $23.40.
La Quinta Holdings Inc (LQ) declared the appointment of Scott Bergren, former Chief Executive Officer of Pizza Hut and Yum Innovation, effective June 9, 2015, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Bergren is assuming the board seat of Michael B. Nash, initially selected by associates of The Blackstone Group L.P., who has resigned.
Mr. Bergren, 68, served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both Pizza Hut (Global) and Yum! Innovation until his retirement in December 2014. Prior to becoming CEO at Pizza Hut (Global) at the end of 2013, Mr. Bergren served as CEO of Pizza Hut (U.S.) since 2011. He also had served as CEO of Yum! Innovation since 2011. Mr. Bergren has held many roles across Yum! Brands, Inc. since 2002, counting, President and Chief Concept Officer of Pizza Hut Inc., Chief Marketing & Food Innovation Officer for Kentucky Fried Chicken and Yum! Brands in Louisville and Chief Concept Officer of Yum! Restaurants International in Dallas.
La Quinta Holdings Inc. owns, operates, and franchises select-service hotels under the La Quinta brand. It serves the upper-midscale and midscale segments. As of May 7, 2015, the company had about 870 hotels with about 86,000 rooms under the La Quinta Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn, and LQ Hotel brands in 47 states of the United States, in addition to in Canada, Mexico, and Honduras. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP)‘s shares drop -1.69% to $81.75, during the current trading session Wednesday’s, hitting its highest level.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) the largest pure-play security vendor globally, today announced the results of its 2015 Annual General Meeting. The company presented six proposals for the shareholders vote at the meeting, including reappointment of the company’s directors and auditors, and the seventh proposal was withdrawn. Approximately 142 million shares, representing approximately 78% of the shares outstanding as of the record date, were voted at the meeting.
All proposals voted on at the Annual General Meeting were adopted by an overwhelming majority vote of the shareholders.
Check Point would like to thank shareholders for the support and confidence they have in the company and its employees and for their vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. develops, markets, and supports a range of software, combined hardware, and software products and services for information technology (IT) security worldwide. It offers a portfolio of network security, endpoint security, data security, and administration solutions.
In a mid-morning trade, Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR)‘s shares plunge -0.31% to $77.35.
Planning a well-crafted, creative and inspiring meeting has become an art form with limitless possibilities. Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) hosts thousands of meetings every year and has drawn on the company’s brand differentiation, expertise and talent to launch an industry first, Meetings Imagined, a new set of tools to assist any planner design and manage the perfect meeting experience. No matter the budget, size, or location of the meeting, planners have more choices and concepts to draw upon than ever before.
Key to the new approach is MeetingsImagined.com, the first visual, social and collaborative website designed to change the way meeting planners plan, shop and buy meetings and comprises:
- Marriott’s Meeting Purpose Methodology- A proven process to assist planners zero in on what’s important for meeting success and to design the perfect attendee experience.
- The Inspiration Gallery– A stunning visual library with thousands of set-up, food & beverage and decor images to spark the imagination.
- Tips & Trends- Expert stories and articles with the latest trends in the meetings business that is continually updated with fresh and engaging content.
- Hotel Ideas– Easily browse by brand, country, hotel, meeting size or amenities and find exactly what you’re looking for.
- Our Story– Pulls it all together for planners with Marriott’s trusted expertise, industry-leading digital tools and hotel brands that support MeetingsImagined.com.
- Meetings Start with a Little Imaginationvideo: Brings to life Meetings Imagined and takes the planner through each step of the process – from defining the purpose of the meeting to how each element supports and enhances the experience.
Recently’s always-connected culture demands that meeting planners be plugged in too. Marriott gives planners access to digital resources that make their job easier:
- Meeting Services App- Connects planners with Marriott’s event team before, during and after their meeting. Planners can make real-time requests for coffee refills, room temperature changes and tech needs from their mobile device.
- ResLink Direct - A customized interactive Web page that allows attendees to easily book their group rate online, provides hotel information and allows planners to add information.
- The Marriott Mobile App – It’s the perfect travel companion. Marriott Reward members who book with the app or on Marriott.com are able to check in before they arrive; receive room-ready notifications; and enjoy an improved arrival experience. The app also reminds guests to check out, triggering a copy of their bill to be sent via email.
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotels and timeshare properties worldwide. It operates through three segments: North American Full-Service, North American Limited-Service, and International. The company also licenses the development, operation, marketing, sale, and administration of vacation ownership and related products under the Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences brands to the Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation.
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU), during its Wednesday’s current trading session -0.63% loss and closed at $104.10.
Intuit Inc. (INTU) QuickBooks Connect is returning to San Jose, Calif., with notable names joining the main stage lineup, counting The Honest Company’s Jessica Alba, founder and chief creative officer, and Brian Lee, co-founder and chief executive officer, in addition to Sekou Andrews, entrepreneur and poetic motivational speaker. Intuit QuickBooks will present these and other speakers with the aim of inspiring attendees and sharing lessons for small business success. Attendees can register at www.QuickBooksConnect.com.
Taking place Nov. 2-4, QuickBooks Connect will unite thousands of entrepreneurs, small businesses, accountants and developers under one roof to get connected, educated and inspired via hands-on breakout sessions, engaging main stage presentations and unique networking opportunities. Building on the success of last year’s event, QuickBooks Connect will feature a dynamic agenda and experience designed to assist attendees’ businesses grow and succeed. Alba, Lee, Andrews and others yet to be declared will speak on Nov. 3 during the main stage event.
Intuit Inc. provides business and financial administration solutions for small businesses, consumers, and accounting professionals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and Singapore. The company’s Small Business segment provides QuickBooks financial and business administration online services and desktop software; QuickBooks technical support services; financial supplies; and small business payroll products and services.
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