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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).

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  • 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.

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.

Lifestyle Hotel Sleep Inn Unveils Newly Redesigned Guestrooms and Common Areas as Part of its Scenic Dreams Prototype, Developed in Collaboration with Owners and Operators

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sleep Inn, a leading limited service, lifestyle brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) known for its modern, nature-inspired, stylish design, has now revealed the interior details for its latest prototype, Scenic Dreams. Developed in collaboration with developers, owners, and operators, the refreshed Sleep Inn prototype features redesigned guestrooms and common areas that complement the iconic exterior tower and purple accent lighting previously announced in April 2023. Through consumer testing the Scenic Dreams prototype was found to significantly increase guests' likelihood to stay, while remaining one of the lowest cost hotels to build and operate in midscale.

Key Points: 
  • Developed in collaboration with developers, owners, and operators, the refreshed Sleep Inn prototype features redesigned guestrooms and common areas that complement the iconic exterior tower and purple accent lighting previously announced in April 2023 .
  • "The next generation of Sleep Inn incorporates inviting, wellness-focused elements that cater to the needs and senses of modern travelers.
  • "It was exciting to work with Choice on the Sleep Inn Scenic Dreams prototype.
  • All Sleep Inn hotels include free Wi-Fi, complimentary hot and cold breakfast options, a swimming pool and/or fitness center.

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.

Key Points: 
  • "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.

Choice Hotels Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek. The study ranked companies on input from over 142,000 female employees nationwide, included a pool of 848,000 company reviews and evaluated each company on metrics important to women in the workplace including compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on diversity.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's greatest workplaces for women," said Pat Pacious, President and Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International.
  • To view Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 rankings, please visit: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-women-2024 .
  • To learn more about Choice's corporate culture or the rewarding career opportunities at Choice Hotels, visit https://careers.choicehotels.com/ .

Everhome Suites Makes its Debut on the East Coast with Opening in Newnan, GA, Continuing the Brand's Growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, Georgia, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast. Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels' four extended stay brands. Both hotels, owned by Turnstone Group, will serve the Newnan market, including the City of Hope Cancer Center, and are less than 40 miles from downtown Atlanta. Everhome Suites has 66 properties in its pipeline, as of the end of Q4 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, Georgia, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast.
  • Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels' four extended stay brands.
  • Everhome Suites has 66 properties in its pipeline, as of the end of Q4 2023.
  • "When Everhome first launched in January 2022, it was the first new midscale extended stay brand to come onto the scene in nearly a decade.

Choice Hotels is proud to offer AARP members discounts on over 7,000 Hotels Across 22 Hotel Brands

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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"We are delighted to provide AARP's nearly 38 million members with discounts on hotel accommodations," said Abhijit Patel, vice president, revenue management and distribution, Choice Hotels.

Key Points: 
  • "We are delighted to provide AARP's nearly 38 million members with discounts on hotel accommodations," said Abhijit Patel, vice president, revenue management and distribution, Choice Hotels.
  • "Many AARP members are avid travelers who frequently book hotel accommodations, and Choice's portfolio offers members a diverse range of hotels to meet their needs.
  • Choice Hotels offers hotels for every type of stay in these sought-after locations where AARP members want to travel.
  • Through this agreement, AARP members will enjoy a 10% discount on their hotel stays at all participating Choice Hotels locations.

Choice Hotels Kicks Off 9th Annual "Mastery" Tech Innovation Summit, Operating at the Intersection of Hospitality, Franchising and Technology

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, kicks off "Mastery 2024" today, an annual week-long tech innovation summit where more than 500 company technologists come together at Choice's Scottsdale, Arizona offices to learn and drive innovation through a series of gamified trainings and workshops that culminate in a 48-hour make-a-thon. In the make-a-thon, Choice associates ideate and build new software products leveraging advanced technology to drive profitability and value for the company and Choice hotel owners. During Mastery 2024, tech teams will develop solutions to speed up and improve the hotel onboarding process, measure and visualize a property's environmental footprint, improve the customer service experience, and more. At the end of each make-a-thon, teams will present their new products to a committee of Choice executives, with winners receiving cash prizes and the chance to have their ideas continue to be refined and deployed across the organization.

Key Points: 
  • In the make-a-thon, Choice associates ideate and build new software products leveraging advanced technology to drive profitability and value for the company and Choice hotel owners.
  • "Mastery keeps us current on cutting-edge technologies like AI and helps spark creativity, innovation, and team building," said Brian Kirkland, chief information officer, Choice Hotels International.
  • "Choice's long-standing commitment and investment in technology provides hotel owners and operators of our brands with an edge," said Anna Scozzafava, chief strategy officer and senior vice president of technology, Choice Hotels International.
  • Choice Hotels has a history of technological firsts and innovation, including:
    In 1995, Choice launched the first hotel website with real-time rate and availability information.

Local non-profits recognized through Choice Hotels' Your Community, Your Choice Program

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice program. This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities. The recipients of the grants, totaling $75,000, exemplify Choice Hotels' commitment to serving the communities where our owners and operators work and live.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice program.
  • This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities.
  • "We are proud to recognize and celebrate the impact of these charities Choice hotel owners and operators nominated to receive grants," said Megan Brumagim, vice president, sustainability, Choice Hotels International.
  • The Your Community, Your Choice program is just one example of how Choice helps make that happen."

Toast Restaurant Technology Selected by Choice Hotels as Brand Standard for Two Upscale Brands

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Toast (NYSE: TOST), the digital technology platform built for restaurants, today announced an innovative collaboration with Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) to make its Toast for Hotel Restaurants technology a brand standard for two of Choice’s upscale brands, Cambria Hotels and Radisson.

Key Points: 
  • Toast (NYSE: TOST), the digital technology platform built for restaurants, today announced an innovative collaboration with Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) to make its Toast for Hotel Restaurants technology a brand standard for two of Choice’s upscale brands, Cambria Hotels and Radisson.
  • Cambria and Radisson will implement Toast technology as a brand standard by summer 2025 for Cambria and by the beginning of 2026 for Radisson properties.
  • Cambria and Radisson hotels, along with most of Choice Hotels’ portfolio of brands, are connected by the award-winning loyalty program Choice Privileges.
  • “We are delighted to be implementing Toast technology as a brand standard for Cambria and Radisson properties and to offer Toast to other Choice Hotels brands as a Qualified Vendor.”