Jared Riccio
RVP, Franchise Development
EmailJared.Riccio@ChoiceHotels.com
Phone856-777-4163
Territory Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Recent News
Clarion Pointe Reaches New Milestone In 2020, Opening Its 20th Hotel
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 8, 2020 — Two years after launching Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand extension franchised by Choice Hotels, the brand has opened its 20th hotel in the U.S. and now has over 50 hotels open or in the pipeline, demonstrating its strong growth. The milestone was marked by recent Clarion Pointe openings in Raleigh, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels’ Emerging Markets Team Signs Largest Minority Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement In Program History
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 6, 2020 — Choice Hotels’ one-of-a-kind emerging markets franchise development program has awarded a contract to Fredric Washington to develop six hotels. This new contract with an African American entrepreneur represents the largest minority multi-unit franchise agreement executed in the program’s history. “Choice Hotels has a longstanding, deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and …[ read more ]
Sleep Inn Aims To Bring Better Rest To Travelers Through New Collaboration With Relax Melodies
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 13, 2020 — Sleep Inn announced today a new relationship with Relax Melodies, one of the most highly-rated sleep and relaxation apps on the market, to help deliver a better night’s rest to guests. Sleep Inn is now offering complimentary, ad-free access to the premium version of the Relax Melodies app to all guests for the …[ read more ]
Over 35 Ascend Hotels Earn Top Rankings For Exceptional Guest Experience
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 8, 2020 — Over 35 properties in the Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., have ranked among the top five hotels in their respective markets on Tripadvisor as of July 6, 2020. Ascend offers nearly 315 unique hotels in some of the world’s top travel …[ read more ]
Winter The Dolphin’s Beach Club, An Eco-Friendly Hotel, Joins Ascend Hotel Collection
ROCKVILLE, Md., July 6, 2020 — Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club is now a member of Choice Hotels International, Inc.‘s (NYSE:CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. The marine-themed hotel is located in Clearwater Beach, Florida, where the Gulf of Mexico’s welcoming blue waters make it an ideal destination for guests seeking a beachfront stay. Named after …[ read more ]
Ascend Debuts Three Road Trip-Ready Hotels Within Driving Distance Of Major Metro Areas
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 30, 2020 — The Shore Club Wisconsin, The Inn Hotel and The Penn Stroud have recently joined Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. All three hotels are just a few hours’ drive from major U.S. cities and bustling suburbs, making them optimal destinations for guests who are looking to hit …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels’ New Advertising Campaign Welcomes Guests As They Hit The Road Again
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2020 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today unveiled a new, multi-channel, national advertising campaign that speaks directly to travelers who are excited to get back on the road again. More than two-thirds of consumers miss traveling and can’t wait to hit the road, while one in four Americans are …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels’ Extended Stay Portfolio Shows Continued Resilience
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2020 — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) strategic focus on the resilient extended stay segment continues to position the company for long-term success. Its brands, which include WoodSpring Suites and Suburban Extended Stay in the economy segment, and MainStay Suites and recently launched Everhome Suites in midscale, have achieved notable, industry-leading performance amid the current …[ read more ]
Choice Hotels Announces 2020 ‘Best of Choice’ Award Winners
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2020 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced the hotels named as “Best of Choice” award winners. One hotel was selected from each Choice brand for their commitment to superior guest service and operational excellence, and rank among the top properties in Choice Hotels’ portfolio. The properties achieved high performance scores and exceptional …[ read more ]
Cambria Hotels Awards New Franchise Agreements, Expands With New Groundbreakings
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 16, 2020 — Cambria Hotels continues its impressive year of growth having recently surpassed 50 open hotels. Cambria has signed several franchise agreements since the beginning of the year, adding to its robust pipeline in major markets such as Jacksonville and Tampa, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; and Atlanta, Georgia. The brand also broke ground on three new hotels in Austin, Texas; downtown Minneapolis; and Somerville, …[ read more ]
