New, upscale leadership set to harness segment growth and take to greater heights (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International, known for its upscale segment, has continued its growth by opening two Cambria Hotels in October, one in Austin, Texas, and another in Lake Placid, New York. These additions are part of the company’s effort to strengthen… Read the full press release
Focus on Growth Brands and Markets Positions Choice Hotels for a Banner 2023 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — As a legacy leader in upper midscale and midscale, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world—made a series of strategic moves to position itself as the challenger brand to watch… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels continues to grow the Ascend Hotel Collection, providing loyalty members the opportunity to earn and redeem points at historic, boutique and resort properties around the world ROCKVILLE, Md., 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — After entering into a landmark agreement last year with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), rooms at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino are… Read the full press release
Industry’s largest soft brand continues to attract owners seeking operational freedom and global reach ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The growing Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently added three new properties to its global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels: The Harborview in Port Washington, Wisconsin; The Crossroads Hotel – Newburgh in Newburgh, New York; and the 17 West Hotel in Tulsa,… Read the full press release
Choice Privileges loyalty members will soon be able to earn and redeem points at premier family-friendly resort ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has entered into a strategic agreement with Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, one of Las Vegas’ largest and most popular family-friendly… Read the full press release
Cambria Hotels touts highest RevPAR Index in brand’s history as nationwide expansion continues ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) upscale brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection and Cambria Hotels, achieved domestic systemwide RevPAR index share gains versus its local competitors in 2021 compared to the same period of 2019. At the same… Read the full press release
Upscale Brand Adds Eight Category Defining Properties in 2021 while Breaking Ground on Six Hotels in Major United States Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2022-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to accelerate the brand’s expansion around the country by debuting eight hotels coast to coast in… Read the full press release
Cambria Hotels Produces Strongest RevPAR Index in 2021 Versus Local Competitors in Brand History, while Ascend Hotel Collection Outperforms Upscale Chain Scale in RevPAR by 26 Percentage Points in Second Quarter 2021, Compared to 2019 ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) upscale brands, the Ascend Hotel Collection and Cambria Hotels, achieved impressive… Read the full press release
Industry’s First and Largest Soft Brand Extends Leadership with Beachfront Hotel in Lincoln City, Oregon ROCKVILLE, Md., 2021-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its 200th domestic hotel, as well as the third Ascend Collection resort for Lincoln Asset Management, marked… Read the full press release
Upscale Brand Awards Franchise Agreements in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has awarded franchise agreements to Victor Patel of VRL Hotels to develop new Cambria Hotels in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. These agreements further the upscale brand’s traction in Tennessee, which includes the already open Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown as well as… Read the full press release
Industry’s Largest Soft Brand Continues to Resonate with Owners and Guests ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels, is poised for continued growth. Amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic environment, the upscale brand is continuing to attract increased interest… Read the full press release
Hotel Named for Famous Dolphin Featured in “Dolphin Tale” Movies ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Winter the Dolphin’s Beach Club is now a member of Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE:CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. The marine-themed hotel is located in Clearwater Beach, Florida, where the Gulf of Mexico’s welcoming blue waters… Read the full press release
The Shore Club Wisconsin, The Inn Hotel and The Penn Stroud Welcome Guests Excited to Travel Again ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Shore Club Wisconsin, The Inn Hotel and The Penn Stroud have recently joined Choice Hotels International, Inc.’s (NYSE: CHH) Ascend Hotel Collection, a global portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels. All three hotels are just a few… Read the full press release
Upscale Brand Continues Pace with First Hotel Opening of 2020 in Minneapolis ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full press release
Industry’s First and Largest Upscale Soft Brand Continues Growth Worldwide ROCKVILLE, Md., 2020-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), 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… Read the full press release
Industry’s Largest Soft Brand Continues Global Expansion in Top Vacation Destinations with Nearly 60 Openings Year to Date ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) reached a significant milestone today (Nov. 6, 2019) with the opening of its 300th hotel worldwide on the renowned Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard: Edgar Hotel – Martha’s… Read the full press release
Upscale Brand Fuels Choice’s Westward Expansion Strategy ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Brar Hotels Group, LLC for the development of a Cambria hotel in Spokane, Wash.— fueling the company’s westward expansion strategy and marking the brand’s first location in the city. The four-story, 91-room… Read the full press release
Choice Hotels Signs Agreement to Develop Growing Upscale Hotel Brand in Two Top U.S. Cities ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Mar-22 — /Travel PR News/ — 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,… Read the full press release
Hotel will mark the brand’s eighth location in the Palmetto State ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with NIAM Investments to develop a six-story, 119-room Cambria Hotel in Spartanburg, S.C. The upscale hotel is slated to open in summer 2020. Located at 167 N. Church St., the… Read the full press release
Franchise Agreements Fuel Upscale Brand Growth in Popular Travel Destinations Worldwide ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection, the world’s first and largest soft brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), closed out 2018 by awarding the most franchise agreements in the brand’s history. Seventy-three total franchise agreements, 43 domestic and 30 international,… Read the full press release
Sonia Egyhazy Promoted to Regional Vice President of Franchise Development for Cambria Hotels ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, announced the promotion of Sonia Egyhazy to regional vice president of franchise development for Cambria Hotels. “Choice Hotels’ growth in the upscale segment is a… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Dec-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) has signed an agreement with Ash Properties to develop a five-story, 132-room Cambria Hotel in Jacksonville, Fla. The upscale hotel is slated to open in 2020. Located at Ozark Drive near highway I-295, the new Cambria Hotel in Jacksonville is situated in the southeast region of the city… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with an affiliate of HB Capital Management LLC, to develop a Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta, Georgia. The five-story, 144-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2020. The Cambria Hotel in Alpharetta is located at the intersection of Morris Road and Webb… Read the full press release
Upscale Property to Join Seaside’s Emerging Main Gate Area ROCKVILLE, Md.,, 2018-Nov-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has finalized an agreement with Jayesh Kumar of S3D Partners to develop a Cambria hotel in Seasidenear Monterey Bay. Located at Lightfighter Drive and Second Avenue, the five-story, 138-room upscale hotel is slated to open in 2021. The hotel… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Kiran “Kenny” Bhakta of KB Hotels, LLC, to develop the new Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront in Waco, Texas. Slated to open in 2020, the four-story, 135-room upscale hotel will be one of several Cambria properties to join the… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Pete Metzger to franchise development regional vice president of the Ascend Hotel Collection brand. In this new role, Metzger will lead the growth of the brand’s footprint in North America and the Caribbean…. Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), have broken ground on the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. The four-story, 132-room property is slated to open in the summer of 2019, expanding Cambria’s presence in key Midwestern cities and in Wisconsin, where the brand… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) finalized an agreement with C&O Bloomington, LLC to develop the Cambria Hotel Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport. Slated to open in 2019, the five-story, 170-room upscale hotel will be the third Cambriaproperty to enter the booming area, joining the already opened Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Maple… Read the full press release
ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed an agreement with Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), to develop the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. Expected to open in the summer of 2019, the hotel is the third property to enter the state of Wisconsin, joining properties… Read the full press release
Stratus Development Partners, LLC to Develop Five New Properties ROCKVILLE, Md., 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), franchisor of the Cambria Hotels brand, entered into a multi-unit agreement with Stratus Development Partners, LLC to develop five Cambria properties, beginning with a 180-room new construction hotel in Santa Clara, Calif. “The Cambria Hotels brand… Read the full press release