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

Choice Hotels Continues Texas Midscale Expansion with Multi-Unit Agreement

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 10, 2019  — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has signed an agreement with Legacy Partners, LLC to develop five Sleep Inn hotels outside of Houston, Texas. The first hotel is slated to open in 2020. “With more than 550 Sleep Inn properties currently open or in the pipeline worldwide, Sleep Inn continues to be a strong leader

Choice Hotels Announces Corporate Travel Focus Following Years Of Strategic Investments

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 6, 2019  — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is positioned to capitalize on the long-term, strategic investments to its proven brand portfolio and best-in-class technology infrastructure as it seeks to capture an even greater share of corporate travel. The company will launch a new nationwide advertising campaign June 17 that reinforces its commitment to welcoming both

Cambria Hotels On Pace To Break Openings Record For Second-Straight Year

ROCKVILLE, Md., June 3, 2019 — The Cambria Hotels brand is on pace to surpass 50 hotels open in top-tier markets this year by opening more than a dozen upscale properties across the country. The record-setting pace—which includes seven openings this summer alone—will increase the Cambria system by 25% by year end. “Cambria continues to show its strength in regions with a

Comfort Continues Expansion in Key Markets With Two New York Openings

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 29, 2019  — Comfort hotels continues its nationwide expansion with the opening of two hotels in Brooklyn and Long Island City, N.Y. The newly built hotels are the latest to open as part of the brand’s multi-year transformation, featuring updated room and public space designs, as well as the new Comfort logo. The Comfort brand has more than

Econo Lodge Encourages Fans to Cast a Line for Chance to Win Ultimate Fishing Trip with Angler of the Year Justin Lucas

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 14, 2019 — Econo Lodge, a sponsor of Major League Fishing‘s Bass Pro Tour title, is giving one lucky winner and their guest the opportunity to spend a day fishing with Justin Lucas, professional angler and 2018 Angler of the Year, on Alabama’s Smith Lake. To enter the ‘Easy Escape‘ Contest, participants must submit photos of their most

WoodSpring Suites Celebrates Grand Opening of Newest Hotel in Portland, Oregon

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 10, 2019 — WoodSpring Suites continues its coast-to-coast expansion with the grand opening of the WoodSpring Suites Portland North Gresham. Located at 3013 Northeast 181st Avenue. in Portland’s Gresham neighborhood, the new four-story, 122-room hotel is the brand’s milestone 250th property and first hotel in Oregon. The WoodSpring Suites brand is designed to meet the needs of extended-stay travelers

Choice Hotels Honors Top Franchisees with Premier and “Best Of Choice” Awards at 65th Annual Convention

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 2, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced its Premier and “Best of Choice” award winners at the company’s 65th annual convention in Las Vegas. The elite Premier award designations – Premier Legacy, Premier Developer and Premier Hotelier – acknowledged three of the company’s top franchisees from 2018. Each of the winners were recognized for

Choice Hotels Announces Refreshed Look of Four Midscale Brand Logos

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 2, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated its 80th anniversary this year and continued midscale leadership by unveiling refreshed logos for Quality Inn, Clarion, Sleep Inn, and MainStay Suites at its 65th annual convention. Amidst the successful transformation of Choice’s flagship Comfort brand and following the recent launch of the Clarion Pointe brand extension,

Econo Lodge Turns 50 and Looks Better Than Ever

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 2, 2019 — Econo Lodge is looking better than ever. The leading economy brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrates its 50th anniversary this year by completing a multi-year Guestroom Improvement Program, ensuring hotels are meeting consumer demand for contemporary, comfortable, and affordable rooms in the economy segment. Econo Lodge’s five-year, seven-phase Guestroom Improvement Program

Choice Hotels Commits $25,000 in Grants to Franchise Business Owners Who Serve Their Local Community

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1, 2019 — On the first day of its 65th Annual Convention, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced it will recognize and help support its hotel owners’ service efforts with the Your Community, Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program, which will award a total of $25,000 to five franchisees who plan to make a positive difference in

First Clarion Pointe Hotel Opens in Texas

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 1, 2019 — The first Clarion Pointe hotel opened today in Sulphur Springs, Texas, less than eight months after Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) launched the Clarion brand extension. The new select-service hotel combines the premium elements guests desire with an affordable travel experience and builds on the company’s eight decades of expertise in the midscale

Choice Hotels Celebrates Major Milestones and 80 Years of ‘Stand-Out’ Success at 65th Annual Convention

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 30, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) marks its 80th anniversary by bringing together more than 5,000 hotel owners, general managers, and hotel staff for the company’s 65th annual convention in Las Vegas. Over the next three days, Choice leaders will present a vision for the future of the business and celebrate the company’s decades-long commitment to

Choice Hotels Launches Online Resource to Help Make Hotel Opening Process More Seamless For Franchisees

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is simplifying and improving the process of opening a hotel for its franchisees with the launch of the new Openings Portal. This sophisticated project management tool lets Choice owners track every step of the opening process – from franchise agreement to the first check-in – so

Six New Franchise Agreements With Organizations Led By African-American Women Expand Choice Hotels’ Owner Base

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2019 — Businesses owned by women of color grew three times faster than other women-owned businesses in the United States last year, yet it is estimated by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) that less than one percent of hotels are owned by African-American women. Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) one-of-a-kind

WoodSpring Suites Continues U.S. Expansion with Orlando Opening

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 18, 2019 — WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), 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

Choice Hotels Grows European Footprint with Three New Hotels

ROCKVILLE, Md., April 1, 2019 — Underscoring its continued international expansion, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced three new additions to its European portfolio: Hotel Aquarius Venice and V8 Hotel Köln @Motorworld, both members of the Ascend Hotel Collection located in Venice, Italy and Cologne, Germany, respectively, and Quality Hotel Ostrava, the first Quality-branded hotel to open in the Czech Republic. “Growing our global

Cambria Hotels Planned for Detroit and Portland, Maine

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 21, 2019 — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) inked agreements with Koucar Management to develop new Cambria hotels in Detroit and Portland, Maine. The upscale hotels are slated to open in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Located at 600 W. Lafayette Boulevard, the new 154-room Cambria Hotel in Detroit will be in a bustling downtown neighborhood that has played a vital role in