Jared Riccio
Director, Franchise Development
EmailJared.Riccio@ChoiceHotels.com
Phone856-777-4163
Territory District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Recent News
Nation’s 400th Sleep Inn Opens In Spokane, Wash.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 25, 2019 — Choice Hotels has announced the opening of the nation’s 400th Sleep Inn hotel in Spokane, Washington. The debut, which also marks the 20th Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites dual-brand hotel, continues to drive Choice’s western expansion. Located at 3809 S. Geiger Blvd., the 87-room Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites Spokane Airport is near Interstate 90, providing easy access to downtown Spokane and all …[ read more ]
Cambria Hotels Plans Midwest Expansion
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 24, 2019 — Choice Hotels has awarded franchise agreements to Lloyd Hospitality and MWA LLC to develop new Cambria hotels in Kansas City, Missouri, and Indianapolis, respectively. Slated to be the first Cambria in Missouri and the third in Indiana, these hotels will continue to drive the upscale brand’s rapid U.S. expansion when they open in 2021. The five-story, 148-room Cambria Indianapolis …[ read more ]
Clarion Pointe Marks First Anniversary With 40+ Hotels In The Pipeline
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 23, 2019 — Clarion Pointe, franchised by Choice Hotels, celebrates its one-year launch anniversary with new hotel openings and strong reviews from both developers and guests. The midscale select-service brand extension of the high-awareness Clarion brand brings together the premium elements guests desire and an affordable travel experience. It also meets hotel owners’ desire to …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels Awards Franchise Business Owners $25,000 To Help Their Local Communities
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 11, 2019 — Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, today announced the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program.” The program underscores Choice’s historic commitment to local businesses while recognizing and empowering hotel owners who make a positive difference in their communities. Five standout, Choice-branded hotels …[ read more ]
Choice Privileges Brings Back Member-Favorite Promotion For Fall Travel
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 26, 2019 — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels, is bringing back its “One Stay. Two Stays. Free Stay.” member promotion. Starting August 28, Choice Privileges guests who book two separate qualifying stays — and check-in between Sept. 4 and Nov. 8 — will earn enough points for a free night that can be redeemed …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels Adds Waterfront Gem in ‘America’s Favorite Town’
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 11, 2019 — The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels welcomes the Beaufort Hotel to its portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community. The brand’s newest addition, situated on the idyllic Crystal Coast, channels the Tar Heel State’s rich maritime culture and highlights the collection’s continued growth in top destinations across the country. …[ read more ]
Choice Privileges Recognized As A Leading Travel Rewards Program by U.S. News & World Report
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 7, 2019 — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels, has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20. Each year, the publication evaluates hotel loyalty programs to determine which programs, providers, and locations offer travelers the most value. This latest accolade marks …[ read more ]
Houston’s First Cambria Hotel Opens In Historic Skyscraper
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 1, 2019 — The Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels, officially enters the Houston market with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center. The 21-story, 226-room hotel is an adaptive reuse of the iconic Great Southwest Building, formerly known as the Petroleum Building, and marks the brand’s fifth Texas location. The hotel is among seven Cambria locations expected to …[ read more ]
Comfort On Pace To Open More Than One Hotel Per Week In 2019
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 31, 2019 — The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels welcomed a new Comfort Suites just outside of Columbus, Ohio, as it announced that the brand is on pace to open more than one hotel per week this year. The newly constructed, four-story, 84-room Comfort Suites Marysville Columbus – Northwest is the latest to open as part of the brand’s multi-year …[ read more ]
The Marquee joins the Ascend Hotel Collection
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 30, 2019 — The Marquee, part of the Bluegreen Vacations portfolio, is the latest addition to the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels — a collection of unique, boutique, and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding communities. Situated at 144 Elk Place in the heart of New Orleans’ theater district, The Marquee offers guests convenient access to the best of …[ read more ]
