ATLANTA— Six Continents Hotels has named Francie Schulwolf vp/corporate communications. In her new role, Schulwolf will be responsible for all the public relations and corporate communications for Six Continents Hotels (SCH) and its portfolio of brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn, Inter-Continental and Crowne Plaza hotels and resorts for the Americas region. Schulwolf joined Six Continents Hotels in 1992 as manager/advertising for the Americas. Throughout her tenure with the company, Schulwolf has also worked as director/advertising for Holiday Inn hotels, director/marketing for Holiday Inn hotels, director/executive projects for the midscale hotel group and director/brand communications. Prior to joining Six Continents Hotels, Schulwolf worked at several Atlanta advertising agencies, including Fitzgerald & Co. and Fahlgren Martin.