Even before Howard Johnson International Inc. began its celebration of the 75th birthday of its brand name, the brand started an effort to preserve its history. With a few taps on the keyboard Howard Johnson International, Inc. was able to find and acquire Howard Johnson memorabilia from throughout

Howard Johnson International, Inc. in association with Scholastics The Magic School Bus, today awarded 22-month old Sarah Amidon a $50,000 college scholarship as part of its 1998 Kids Go HoJoSM program. Kim Barnes, Howard Johnson Director of National Marketing and Scholastics The Magic School Bus Ms

After more than doubling the number of Howard Johnson franchises across the country from 21 hotels only one year ago, the chain will now focus its attention on building a stronger presence in Eastern Canada. Another 17 applications have been received by the master franchisee from hotel owners who wa

Already a leader in the mid-market segment of the U.S. hotel industry, Howard Johnson International Inc. plans to expand not only within the U.S., but globally. To that point, the brand recently announced the signing of an international master franchise agreement for eight European countries. The br

Howard Johnson International Inc., announces the grand opening of the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Chattanooga at 6700 Ringgold Road. Conveniently located just a half mile from I-75 and I-24, this three-story property features Howard Johnson Home Officesm rooms, 4,697 square feet of meeting and banque

Howard Johnson International Inc. announced today the opening of the Howard Johnson Express Inn of Shreveport. Approximately 50 people attended the Inns recent grand opening on 2610 Claiborne Avenue. We are proud to welcome General Manager Dilip Makens and his staff to the Howard Johnson family,

Howard Johnson International Inc., announced today a two-year extension to the brand's commitment to the Association of African American Museums (AAAM). As a result, the brand will continue to sponsor the African American Heritage Directory with the Group Leaders of America (GLAMER). '&#

Howard Johnson International Inc. announced today the opening of the newly renovated Howard Johnson Resort Hotel and Suites at the Orlando Airport. The 314-room facility opened 180 rooms and the property is expected to be in full operation by mid-March. This three-story property features Howard John

Howard Johnson International Inc., announced today a new alliance between Howard Johnson Kids Go HoJoSM and Crayola Kids. A Howard Johnson custom-designed Crayola KidsMagazine will be available to all families checking into a Howard Johnson property beginning March 1, 2000. Along with the magazine w

Howard Johnson International Inc. today announced the^redesign of its Web site, www.hojo.com,^and new features including Spanish language translation and^partnerships with Avis, FareAgent and Map Quest. In addition, hojo.com^includes a full Web site for each individual Howard Johnson location, offer

Howard Johnson International Inc. introduced the Howard Johnson Spirit America program, which offers special discount room rates as low as $39 per night in the U.S. to encourage consumers to get back on the road. The Howard Johnson Spirit America rates, which range from $39 to $59 ($59 to $79 Cana

Howard Johnson International soon will introduce free training resources, high-speed Internet service and enhanced bathroom amenities, franchisees learned today at their brand conference here. Howard Johnson International President Ken Greene said the initiatives are designed to "add guest v

VRX Worldwide Inc. (TSX-V: VRW) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, VRX Studios Inc. ("VRX"), will take hotel photographs for Cendant Hotel Group for display on the Howard Johnson and Travelodge brand Web sites and publication in advertising and marketing materials. Based on

Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced that leading travel industry executive and former CEO and Chairman of Continental Airlines, Gordon Bethune, has been named Chairman of the Company's Travel Distribution Services (TDS) division, effective immediately. Mr. Bethune will continue as no

Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced that leading technology executive, Jeff Clarke, has been appointed CEO and president of its Travel Distribution Services (TDS) Division, effective May 1, 2006. Mr. Clarke joins TDS from CA, formerly Computer Associates Inc., where he had served as t

Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD) today announced that, in addition to pursuing its previously announced plan to spin-off its Travel Distribution Services division (TDS) to shareholders, which is anticipated to occur in October, 2006, it will also consider a sale of that division. Commenting on the

Who was the real Howard Johnson? Starting with a corner drug store in Wollaston, Mass., in 1925, Howard Dearing Johnson built one of the country's first restaurant chains, which in turn spawned a chain of hotels. His early success stemmed from improving the quality of the drug store's