Choice Hotels Launches Golf By Choice; Brings Industry-First Benefits To Its Loyalty Program

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 3, 2020 — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels, is giving members an additional way to earn and redeem Choice Privileges points through its newest offering, Golf By Choice. The program — the first of its kind in the hospitality industry — not only gives members exclusive access to deals on top-rated golf apparel

Comfort Delivers On Plan To Open More Than One Hotel Per Week In 2019

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 30, 2020 — Comfort hotels has delivered on its plan to open more than one hotel per week in 2019.  In addition, over one-third of openings were in the western US, which is a major focus of the brand’s development strategy. Choice’s flagship, upper-midscale brand now has over 2,100 hotels across the globe, with recent openings

Choice Hotels International to Report 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results on February 18, 2020

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 29, 2020  — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2019 fourth quarter and full-year earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. Eastern Time that day, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive

Cambria Hotels Completes Record-Setting 2019 With 11 Openings In Top-Tier Markets

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With a record 11 hotels opened in 2019, and a milestone 50 hotels currently open across the country, Cambria Hotels continues its pace with its first property opening in 2020 — the Cambria Hotel Bloomington Mall of America. The upscale brand opened the doors to 11 hotels last year in major markets — together

Choice Hotels Introduces Everhome Suites To Help Developers Build A Strong Portfolio And Empower Guests’ Success On The Road

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 27, 2020 — Choice Hotels introduced Everhome Suites, a new-construction midscale extended-stay brand offering with customizable, apartment-style accommodations that empower guests to adapt their environment to the way they live and work during longer-term stays. The company celebrated the brand launch by breaking ground in Corona, California on the first hotel expected to display the Everhome

Ascend Hotel Collection Achieves Most Franchise Signings In Brand History

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 23, 2020  — The Ascend Hotel Collection closed out the decade with a record-breaking development year in 2019. The brand executed 96 total contracts and added 76 new properties to its global portfolio of resort, historic and boutique hotels. The milestone further cements Ascend’s status as the industry’s largest soft brand, with more than 315

Choice Hotels’ Pat Pacious Named One Of 2019’s Best CEOs

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 12, 2019 — As he begins his third year at the company’s helm, President and CEO Pat Pacious has been named one of 2019’s Best CEOs of large companies by Comparably, a workplace culture and compensation monitoring site. On the day the honor was announced, Choice Hotels’ stock price reached an all-time high, surpassing $100 per share for the

Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront Join Forces for a Second Consecutive Year to Serve America’s Military Families

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Nov. 7, 2019 — Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, and  Choice Hotels launched the second year of their partnership with the debut of the “Choice Salutes” campaign. Kicking off today, the campaign will run throughout Veteran’s Day weekend as the two organizations will be

Ascend Hotel Collection Debuts 300th Hotel On Charming Martha’s Vineyard Island

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 6, 2019 — The Ascend Hotel Collection reached a significant milestone today with the opening of its 300th hotel worldwide on the renowned Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard: Edgar Hotel – Martha’s Vineyard. This year alone, the upscale brand has welcomed nearly 60 properties to its portfolio of resort, historic and boutique hotels in destinations including Brooklyn, New York; Melbourne, Australia; New Orleans; Portland, Maine;

Lone Star State Welcomes Its Sixth Cambria Hotel Near Dallas

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 23, 2019 — Fresh off opening its first Houston location, the upscale Cambria Hotels brand today opens the Cambria Hotel Richardson – Dallas. The hotel is the ninth Cambria location to open its doors this year — together representing over 1,200 upscale rooms. Up to three more Cambria hotels are expected to open in top-tier markets across the country by year end. Located at 3605 Shire

Choice Hotels Expands Presence in Japan with More than 30 New Hotels Expected to Open by 2033

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 17, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan and expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in the market by 2033. Choice Hotels Japan has been the exclusive franchisor of the Comfort brand in the country since 2003

Three Choice Brands Open Hotels On The Same Sarasota Campus

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 16, 2019 — Comfort hotels, welcomed a newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida, as the brand continues to execute its strategy of opening more than one hotel per week this year. Situated at 5985 Brookhill Blvd., the hotel is opening adjacent to a recently built Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites dual-brand property on the same lot. The Sarasota campus is just

Cambria Hotels Named A Top Brand For Business Travelers

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 14, 2019 — Cambria Hotels has been recognized by corporate travel buyers as a leading upscale brand, according to the Business Travel News‘ 2019 Hotel Brands Survey. The Cambria brand placed first in seven of 13 categories — the most of any upscale brand. This accolade follows Cambria Hotels’ recent ranking as one of only two brands in

Ascend Hotel Collection Expands to Missouri Ozarks

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 9, 2019 — The Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes the Thousand Hills Golf Resort to its portfolio of resort, historic, and boutique hotels reflecting their surrounding communities. The brand’s latest addition is located in Branson, Missouri, one of the country’s most vibrant family vacation towns and the “Live Entertainment Capital of the Midwest.” Located at 245 S. Wildwood Drive

The New Comfort Debuts 500th Hotel With Refreshed Branding

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 7, 2019 — The Comfort hotel brand reached a milestone in its transformation journey with the opening of the 500th hotel featuring the new logo in Dalton, Georgia. More than 1,000 hotels in Comfort’s domestic system have now completed interior renovations with updated guestrooms and refreshed public spaces, and nearly one-third of the brand now reflects its

Cambria Celebrates Its Continued Expansion In Texas With Official Grand Opening Of First Houston Hotel

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 27, 2019 — Cambria Hotels marked its official arrival to Texas’ largest city with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center. Representatives from the upscale brand’s franchisor, Choice Hotels, along with local dignitaries, were present to commemorate the occasion. Inspiration for the 21-story, 226-room hotel — an adaptive reuse of the iconic Great Southwest Building,

WoodSpring Suites Continues United States Expansion with Orlando Opening

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2019 — WoodSpring Suites, in collaboration with Pearl Eagles, LLC, has announced the opening of the WoodSpring Suites Orlando International Drive. This is the brand’s third hotel in the growing Orlando, Fla. area, joining the WoodSpring Suites Orlando East and the WoodSpring Suites Orlando Clarcona. “Orlando is an amazing growth market not only for its jobs-building economy, but because of its ability

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

WoodSpring Suites Continues Texas Expansion with Two Openings

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 30, 2019 — WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels, continues its Texas expansion with the opening of two new hotels: the WoodSpring Suites Dallas Plano Central Legacy Drive and WoodSpring Suites San Antonio Lackland Sea World. “Texas’ booming economy makes it the perfect place to expand the WoodSpring Suites brand, especially in-demand markets like Plano and San Antonio,” said Ralph Thiergart, vice president

Construction Begins On California Cambria Hotel

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 11, 2019 —  Choice Hotels International and Weintraub Real Estate Group announced the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Calabasas – Malibu. Expected to open in early 2021, the three-story, 125-room upscale hotel will further the brand’s Golden State presence, which includes the Cambria Hotel LAX and will expand to Anaheim, Sonoma, and Napa by year end, with the Cambria LA

Choice Hotels International to Report 2019 Second Quarter Results on August 6, 2019

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 8, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2019 second quarter earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. The company will also hold a conference call at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Dominic Dragisich, chief

Newest Ascend Hotel Turns Any Guest Into A World Traveler

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 8, 2019 — The Chateau Avalon, winner of the Kansas City Visitors Choice award for six straight years, is the latest addition to the Ascend Hotel Collection‘s portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. The award-winning property is celebrated for its personalized service, upscale touches, and unique suites that allow visitors to experience regions

Quality Inn Revs Up with NASCAR Fan Giveaway to the 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 1, 2019 — Quality Inn, a midscale brand from Choice Hotels, is teaming with Motor Racing Network, the “Voice of NASCAR,” to offer two lucky NASCAR fans the opportunity to win tickets to the 2020 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. The “It’s Quality® Time, Race Weekend Giveaway” sweepstakes runs

WoodSpring Suites Continues Rapid Nationwide Expansion

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 3, 2019 — Following a record-breaking 2018, WoodSpring Suites has started 2019 with coast-to-coast expansion as one of  Choice Hotel’s fastest-growing brands. WoodSpring has gained especially strong traction in the western U.S., where Choice has ample room to grow in the extended-stay segment. “Every month since the acquisition, WoodSpring Suites has delivered for Choice and our owners,

The Rise Of The ‘Work Family’: New Survey Says 60% Of People Would Sacrifice A Raise To Work With Colleagues They Like

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2019 — Nine in 10 Americans surveyed have a “work family” and, as a result, feel happier. They also agree that traveling with colleagues enables them to connect on a personal level. To celebrate the importance of positive workplace relationships strengthened by business travel, Comfort has launched the Comfort Hotels Ultimate Work Family Trip Contest where, throughout summer

Choice Hotels Announces Strategic Relationship With AMResorts, One of The Fastest-Growing Luxury Resort Companies

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 16, 2019 —  Choice Hotels has entered into a strategic agreement with AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group (ALG) related brand known for its portfolio of luxury, all-inclusive resorts across popular destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. The arrangement is expected to enhance Choice Hotels’ award-winning loyalty program, Choice Privileges, by allowing members to earn and redeem

Choice Hotels Launches New Nationwide Advertising Campaign

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 17, 2019  — Choice Hotels International, Inc. , one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, today launched a nationwide, multi-media creative advertising campaign featuring the tagline “Our Business is You.” The campaign leverages the consumer truth that “business” can be defined broadly—from meeting with clients to planning a family reunion. A key feature of the