ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America announced the passing of Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a 50-year legacy that includes co-founding Super 8 Motels with Dennis Brown in 1974. This venture marked a turning point in the budget hotel industry. Under Rivett’s leadership, Super 8 expanded rapidly, reaching a milestone of 1,000 locations globally by 1993. This growth positioned Super 8 as the world’s largest budget hotel chain at that […]

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