CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL


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Choice Hotels International Unveils Year of Sustainability Milestones in Newly Published 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report. The report details Choice's latest initiatives to drive sustainability across its portfolio of hotels. This includes new and expanded requirements to help reduce utility usage and identify savings through its revamped Room to be Green verification program. As part of this initiative, the report highlights the growing adoption of Choice's automated utility tracking dashboard, with over 2,600 properties participating and counting.

Key Points: 
  • (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report .
  • The report details Choice's latest initiatives to drive sustainability across its portfolio of hotels.
  • As part of this initiative, the report highlights the growing adoption of Choice's automated utility tracking dashboard, with over 2,600 properties participating and counting.
  • Guests browsing ChoiceHotels.com can now identify properties committed to sustainability through a search filter and a designated sustainability practices icon.

Choice Hotels International to Report 2024 First Quarter Results on May 8, 2024

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc .

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc .
  • (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, will report its first quarter 2024 earnings results at approximately 6:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
  • To participate in the teleconference, please dial (800) 549-8228 (domestic) or (646) 564-2877 (international) and use the conference ID 32373.
  • A live webcast will also be available under the Events and Presentations tab of the company's investor relations website, www.investor.choicehotels.com .

Choice Hotels and Influencer Jimmy Darts Make Travels Come True with Vacation Giveaway on TikTok for Two Deserving Families

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today it has partnered with influencer Jimmy Darts to give away two unforgettable trips on TikTok. Jimmy Darts is known for his TikTok and social media feel-good content focused on finding people in need and giving them cash gifts. The TikTok and social media campaigns aim to reach younger travelers through Jimmy's 12 million followers on TikTok and over 23 million followers across his social platforms, and build on the success of Choice's recently launched largest multichannel national marketing campaign, "A Stay for Any You," starring actor and writer Keegan-Michael Key. With a diverse portfolio of 22 hotel brands — ranging from full-service upper upscale and upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy options — Choice is able to meet the needs of all travelers.  

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today it has partnered with influencer Jimmy Darts to give away two unforgettable trips on TikTok.
  • Jimmy Darts is known for his TikTok and social media feel-good content focused on finding people in need and giving them cash gifts.
  • "Collaborating with Jimmy Darts to give away family trips brings to life how Choice Hotels makes travels come true," said Noha Abdalla, chief marketing officer, Choice Hotels.
  • The family recently embarked on their trip, with Choice and Jimmy sharing footage from their trip on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube channels.

Choice Hotels Promotes Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has promoted Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands. A nearly 17-year veteran of Choice Hotels International and Radisson Americas, Mr. Wadholm is now charged with driving the growth and performance of the company's nine upper midscale, midscale, and economy brands in the U.S. market, which as of the end of 2023 consist of 5,500 hotels. Most recently, Mr. Wadholm served as Vice President, Managed Hotels Americas.

Key Points: 
  • Move Bolsters Company's Commitment to Upper Midscale, Midscale and Economy Brands, Including Comfort, Country Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Econo Lodge and More
    NORTH BETHESDA, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has promoted Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands.
  • Most recently, Mr. Wadholm served as Vice President, Managed Hotels Americas.
  • "We call these brands our core for a reason," said Mr. Wadholm.
  • Mr. Wadholm joined Choice in 2022 and previously held leadership roles in operations, owner relations, and finance with Radisson Americas and its predecessors.

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

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.

Choice Hotels Promotes Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering

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Monday, March 25, 2024

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

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.

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  • 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.

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

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Friday, March 8, 2024

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

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

"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.