Choice Hotels

Digital Redemption Unlocked: Choice Privileges Makes It Easier for Members to Use Points for Luxury Stays at Preferred Hotels & Resorts

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has made it easier to book redemption stays at more than 300 Preferred Hotels & Resorts properties by enabling digital redemption on ChoiceHotels.com. Redemption levels begin at 25,000 Choice Privileges points per night for stays at hotels including The Palms Hotel & Spa (Miami Beach, Florida), Half Moon (Montego Bay, Jamaica), Gayana Marine Resort (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia), The Empire Brunei (Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei) and Le Belmont Paris (Paris, France).

Key Points: 
  • Currently, to book, Choice Privileges members sign into their Choice Privileges accounts on ChoiceHotels.com and navigate to the Preferred Hotels & Resorts landing page.
  • Points will be removed from members' Choice Privileges accounts when a hotel is booked, and members will receive a confirmation summary from Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
  • Earning Choice Privileges Points is Easy:
    Choice Privileges offers members many ways to earn points that can be used for redemption stays including at Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
  • Members can also earn points through two co-brand credit cards – the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard and Choice Privileges Mastercard.

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of Kamux Corporation

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Instructions for advance voting are presented in part C of this notice to the Annual General Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Instructions for advance voting are presented in part C of this notice to the Annual General Meeting.
  • Shareholders who are registered in the company's shareholders' register maintained by Euroclear Finland Oy on the record date of the Annual General Meeting and who have registered for the Annual General Meeting, may follow the Annual General Meeting through a webcast.
  • Changes in shareholdings after the record date for the Annual General Meeting do not affect the right to attend the Annual General Meeting or the number of votes of the shareholder.
  • Changes in the shareholding after the record date for the Annual General Meeting do not affect the right to attend the Annual General Meeting or the number of votes of the shareholder.

Choice Hotels Promotes Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering.
  • Kunduri joined Choice in 2016 as Director, Engineering and was promoted to Vice President, Engineering in 2019.
  • "Choice operates at the intersection of hospitality, franchising, and technology, and Kunduri has been instrumental in driving the technological innovation that fuels our commitment to delivering value to our hotel owners and guests," said Choice Hotels Chief Information Officer Brian Kirkland.
  • Choice Hotels has a history of innovation and technological firsts in the hospitality industry, including:
    In 1995, Choice launched the first hotel website with real-time rate and availability information.

Barbarian Names Joe Maglio CEO

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO. Over the past five years, Joe tripled the size of the agency, including marquee creative wins: Popeyes and Little Caesars. He also oversaw the creation of McKinney Health and the acquisition of influencer agency August United. McKinney has since expanded its creator focused work, winning projects with Kroger, Microsoft, Choice Hotels, Popeyes and Samsung. Joe has also focused on company culture, leading to a 92% employee retention rate in 2023. Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.

Key Points: 
  • Maglio also assumes the role of Cheil North America President, while continuing to serve as McKinney CEO
    NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Maglio comes to digital creative agency Barbarian on the heels of a hot streak at the creative, media and influencer agency McKinney, where he will continue to serve as CEO.
  • Joe brings this energy and desire to grow to Barbarian, where he joins a digitally savvy, diverse team.
  • "Joe appreciates the Barbarian vision, he gets our values: bravery, generosity, resilience and hustle.
  • "What Joe and Bill have been able to achieve at McKinney is nothing short of tremendous," said Minsoo Kee, CEO & regional head, Cheil North America.

GF Hotels & Resorts select Wizehire as the preferred solution for hiring and recruiting

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizehire, a Gartner-rated end-to-end hiring platform for growing businesses, announced it is extending its engagement with award-winning hospitality management company GF Hotels & Resorts. This collaboration marks an advancement in Wizehire's deep commitment to the hospitality industry.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizehire , a Gartner-rated end-to-end hiring platform for growing businesses, announced it is extending its engagement with award-winning hospitality management company GF Hotels & Resorts .
  • Wizehire to power hiring and recruiting across GF Hotels & Resorts' portfolio of properties.
  • Wizehire's industry-tailored hiring solution, which includes support from expert Wizehire Coaches, will be deployed at properties in GF Hotels & Resorts' portfolio, including Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, and Wyndham Hotel Group properties.
  • GF Hotels & Resorts partners with the world's largest hotel companies, including Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, Wyndham Hotel Group, and Choice Hotels International.

Keches Law Group Files Lawsuit Against Choice Hotels on Behalf of Sex Trafficking Victim

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keches Law filed a lawsuit against Choice Hotels International on behalf of a Massachusetts woman who alleges she was a victim of sex trafficking when she was held and exploited on their properties from 2016-2018.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keches Law filed a lawsuit against Choice Hotels International on behalf of a Massachusetts woman who alleges she was a victim of sex trafficking when she was held and exploited on their properties from 2016-2018.
  • Our client alleges that Choice's actions ignored the obvious trafficking happening on their properties and were motivated only by profit.
  • He has filed cases against hotel brands on behalf of survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.
  • If you are a survivor of sex trafficking, contact Keches Law .

CARMICHAEL LYNCH EXPANDS FULL-SERVICE OFFERING TO PHILADELPHIA

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Carmichael Lynch announced that Tierney, a leading marketing communications firm in the Mid-Atlantic, will become part of Carmichael Lynch effective May 1, 2024.
  • With the addition of this office, the expanded full-service agency will maintain its headquarters in Minneapolis, along with offices in New York and now Philadelphia.
  • Carmichael Lynch is an internationally recognized leader in creativity, executing stand apart ideas across all channels with award-winning creative and marketing services including Carmichael Lynch Media and Carmichael Lynch Relate public relations.
  • "We are grateful for Mary's years of service to the agency and community, and I am looking forward to this next phase of expansion and collaborating with my new co-workers at Carmichael Lynch.

Wyndham Comments on Expiration of Choice's Unsolicited Exchange Offer and Withdrawal of Director Nominees

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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"We are confident in Wyndham's standalone strategy and growth prospects under the leadership of our proven management team.

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  • "We are confident in Wyndham's standalone strategy and growth prospects under the leadership of our proven management team.
  • The Board remains committed to acting in the best interests of our shareholders and driving superior long-term value creation."
  • Geoff Ballotti, President and Chief Executive Officer, added, "Wyndham is focused on moving ahead with the execution of our strategic plan, building on our success and generating meaningful value.
  • We look forward to doing so without the unnecessary distraction of this situation and disruption to our business.

Statement Regarding the Termination of Choice Hotel’s Proposed Takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors.
  • In response, FTC Bureau of Competition Director Henry Liu issued the following statement:
    “I am pleased that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its efforts to seize control of its rival Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
  • The FTC was closely scrutinizing Choice’s tender offer as well as its efforts to replace the Wyndham Board of Directors with its own hand-picked slate of nominees.
  • Each of these actions posed serious competition questions and their abandonment is a win for consumers.

Woodlands Development Group and Taylor Hospitality Announce the Opening of the Historic Tygart Hotel

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Elkins, West Virginia, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodlands Development Group, in collaboration with Taylor Hospitality and architectural firm Mills Group, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tygart Hotel on February 23rd, 2024 in Elkins, West Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Elkins, West Virginia, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Woodlands Development Group, in collaboration with Taylor Hospitality and architectural firm Mills Group, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tygart Hotel on February 23rd, 2024 in Elkins, West Virginia.
  • Taylor Hospitality, a leading national hospitality management company based out of Waynesboro, Virginia, has provided pre-opening development and daily management of the Tygart Hotel and Oxley House Restaurant on behalf of Woodlands Development Group.
  • Taylor Hospitality is committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that reflects local culture while offering visitors dependable, high-end hospitality services.
  • Sean Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Hospitality, says, “Our goal is to deliver hospitality.