Hotel Business caught up with Wyndham Hotel Group (WHG) President/CEO Geoff Ballotti at the company’s annual conference to discuss the impact of the repositioning of WHG’s 16 brands. In addition, Rick Patel, president/CEO of Shoals Hospitality Inc., who has properties from several WHG brands in his portfolio and serves on Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Franchise Advisory Council, gave the franchisee’s perspective on Wyndham’s new initiatives.