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CHOICE HOTELS EMEA AND ROIBOS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

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  New distribution agreement provides Choice Hotels EMEA franchisees with efficient and transparent access to Roibos’ global B2B network of travel distributors. Amsterdam, 2023-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ —Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has signed a new agreement with Roibos for the distribution of Choice Hotels EMEA’s portfolio of properties on the Roibos Marketplace, enabling hoteliers and… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA APPOINTS MARIELLE VROEMEN TO SPEARHEAD NEW FRANCHISEE PERFORMANCE DEPARTMENT

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Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed Marielle Vroemen to lead its Franchisee Performance Department Marielle brings over 15 years of experience in hotel revenue strategy and optimisation, having previously worked for Marriott, Hilton, and Shangri-La New appointment supports Choice’s ambitious growth strategy in the EMEA region and is accompanied by the launch of a new Franchisee… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA APPOINTS ARNOUD VINK AS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT

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Arnoud joins Choice with over 15 years of hospitality experience The appointment supports Choice Hotels’ strategic growth focus in the EMEA region Amsterdam, 2023-Jun-5 — /EPR Network/ — Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company,  has appointed Arnoud Vink as its new Head of Development since May 1st. Arnoud is responsible for driving… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA REFRESHES ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION BRAND TO CREATE ‘HAVEN OF HYGGE’ IN EMEA

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Choice Hotels EMEA has revealed a refresh of its Ascend Hotel Collection brand, giving franchisees freedom to shape their own story and positioning Toolkit launched to help Ascend Hotels define their own distinctive Icon, Rewarding Rituals, and ‘United in Kind’ initiatives Ascend Hotel Collection refresh completes Choice Hotels EMEA brand re-energisation strategy, with Comfort, Clarion,… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA AND SEERA GROUP ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF A NEW PROPERTY IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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The 88-room Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya is the latest property to open as part of a strategic agreement between Choice Hotels EMEA and Seera Group At least seven more hotels are planned to open under the agreement in the next five years Amsterdam, February 20, 2023 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels Middle East… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels brings the Sleep Inn brand to the EMEA region– helping guests relax, recharge, reset and maintain a balanced lifestyle during their stay

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Bringing the Sleep Inn brand to EMEA is an important part of Choice Hotels EMEA’s brand re-energisation strategy, offering relevant brands, tailored to the regional market, that deliver value to guests and generate revenue for its franchisees Brand’s stay balanced in style ethos reflects guest research findings that achieving a balanced lifestyle is now a… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels EMEA and RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group open Quality Hotel Vienna in Austria

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Quality Hotel Vienna has 118 rooms and underpins Choice Hotels EMEA’s expansion The hotel is being upgraded to the brand’s new Quality standards as part of a property improvement plan underway since the beginning of November 2022 PKF hospitality group found the new operators and acted in an advisory capacity during the acquisition of the… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand

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Quality brand refresh launched as part of Choice Hotels EMEA’s ongoing brand re-energisation strategy Brand refresh responds to research identifying post-pandemic guest priorities and requirements Follows the EMEA relaunch of Comfort in April and Clarion in May, with the Choice Hotels’ Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time later this year and plans… Read the full press release

The Holcombe launches Jubilee celebrations with Best of British menu

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    11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in Holcombe, Somerset launches a week of celebrations in the run-up to the Platinum Jubilee weekend Best of British menu celebrates all things British Somerset, UK 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Holcombe, a 17th century grade II listed restaurant with 11 bedrooms in Holcombe Somerset, has launched a… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA GROWTH CONTINUES WITH ADDITION OF NEW HOTEL IN GALWAY, IRELAND

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  New hotel on Eyre Square now open Opening supports strategic growth focus with franchisees at the core The opening comes shortly after Choice Hotels EMEA announced a brand refresh of its EMEA portfolio is underway following independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements London, UK 2022-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Supporting its… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA COMMENCES CLARION BRAND REFRESH

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Choice Hotels EMEA continues brand refresh with Clarion now underway Brand refresh follows independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Comes as Choice Hotels celebrates 50th anniversary of the opening of its first Europe hotel Comfort relaunch commenced last month, Quality to commence in quarter three and Choice Hotels’ Sleep brand to enter EMEA… Read the full press release

The Holcombe launches sustainability initiative

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11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in the village of Holcombe, Somerset which has a strong Sustainability focus New sustainability initiative includes installation of a new insect wall and beehives Gastronomy is key for owners’ Alan and Caroline; professional chefs focused on providing guests with an exciting food offering that is both locally sourced and sustainable Somerset,… Read the full press release

LEADING MIDSCALE FRANCHISOR CHOICE HOTELS EMEA EMBARKS ON BRAND REFRESH REFLECTING EVOLVING GUEST REQUIREMENTS

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Brand refresh underway following independent research to understand post pandemic guest requirements Brand Refresh comes as Choice Hotels celebrates the 50th anniversary of its first hotel in Europe opening Comfort, Clarion and Quality to be refreshed and Choice Hotels Sleep brand to enter EMEA for the first time Comfort refresh underway with arrival of updated… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF FRANCHISE INDUSTRY AS IT RECORDS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN INTEREST FOR FRANCHISING

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Choice Hotels EMEA CEO Jonathan Mills highlights a significant increase of interest in franchising as a business format as more people look to franchising for the first time Growing entrepreneurial spirit fuels a desire to take opportunities and shape the future Amsterdam, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels EMEA has seen a marked… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS CONTINUES CPI HOTELS AGREEMENT AND EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH HOTEL OPENING IN SLOVAKIA

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New 175 room Clarion Congress Hotel Bratislava now open Recently renovated Clarion Congress Prague Work underway on Comfort Hotel Budapest which is expected to open towards the end of 2022 Amsterdam, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels EMEA has continued its strategic agreement with CPI Hotels, the leading hotel operating company in the… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS AND SEERA GROUP OPEN TWO NEW PROPERTIES IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Openings form part of an agreement which will see at least ten hotels planned to open within the next five years  Amsterdam, 2022-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — CHME, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group, the largest publicly listed travel company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, have opened two… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, BRAND AND LOYALTY

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Nick Bosworth has joined Choice Hotels as Director of Marketing, Brand and Loyalty Appointment supports strategic growth focus with franchisees and customer affinity at the core Amsterdam, 2022-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Supporting its European growth strategy, Choice Hotels EMEA has appointed a new Director of Marketing, Brand and Loyalty. Nick Bosworth has joined… Read the full press release

Home Sweet Holcombe! The newly-opened gastronomic Somerset gem

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    Recently upgraded 11-bedroom restaurant with rooms located in the village of Holcombe, Somerset Gastronomy is a focus of owners’ Alan and Caroline; professional chefs focused on providing guests with an exciting food offering that is both locally sourced and sustainable Somerset, UK, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Located in the heart of… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EMEA FOCUSES ON FRENCH GROWTH AND OBSERVES INCREASING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IN THE MARKET

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Paris, France 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Having observed increased consumer confidence in the French market through encouraging domestic leisure travel in July and August, Choice Hotels EMEA has this week attended the Franchise Expo Paris and Global Lodging Forum, both held in Paris, to meet with franchisees and focus on growth in the… Read the full press release

You really autumn know – PaulCamper unveils great autumn camping destinations

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LONDON, 2021-Sep-27 — /Travel PR News/ — PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for campervan and motorhome sharing, has collated some top spots for campervanning this autumn. With schools having returned, most of the larger crowds have reduced and beauty spots across the UK are quieter so autumn campervanners not only benefit from cheaper nightly campsite rates… Read the full press release

PaulCamper launches ‘Happy Camper Cards’ for beginner campervanners

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  Collection of cards will be available in rental motorhomes and campervans Cards can be placed in the window to assist those new to campervanning to easily ask for help, whilst more seasoned travellers can use them to offer help to other campers London,UK 2021-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for… Read the full press release

PaulCamper staycations – post school holiday getaways

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London,UK 2021-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for motorhome and campervan sharing, is the perfect choice for a post school holiday staycation PaulCamper staycations start from £50 per night Many hosts welcome pets Cheaper than Airbnb and hotels With the kids back at school, there is no better time for the… Read the full press release

PaulCamper reveals campervans and motorhomes with October half term availability for a fun-filled family getaway

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Renting out a motorhome or campervan with PaulCamper this October half term couldn’t be easier Range of campers still available for October half term starting from £85 a night sleeping four  London,UK, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — October half term is just around the corner, and whilst some staycation availability is limited or prices… Read the full press release

PaulCamper shares its favourite UK spots for the best Vistas

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London, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for  motorhome and campervan sharing, shares its favourite places to camp for the best views With the continuing confusion with the traffic light system for overseas travel, there’s no better time to book a staycation and what better way is there to enjoy the… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EXPANDS PORTFOLIO WITH CONTINUATION OF SEERA GROUP MASTER LICENCE AGREEMENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Agreement continues, with at least ten hotels planned to open within the next five years London,UK 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels Europe has repositioned itself as Choice Hotels EMEA as it continues its master license agreement with Seera Hospitality, a fully owned subsidiary of Seera Holding Group, the largest publicly listed travel… Read the full press release

PaulCamper reveals selection of the best UK beaches to explore when Campervanning

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London, UK, 2021-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/— PaulCamper, Europe’s largest online platform for motorhome and campervan sharing, has collated a list of some of the best white sandy beaches across the UK for those who might be missing a European beach holiday this summer. Top spots include West Wittering, Sussex, Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall and Achmelvich… Read the full press release

PaulCamper CEO Dirk Fehse reveals significant increase in owners joining platform to rent out their campervans and motorhomes to bolster income following shift in travel attitudes

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Dirk Fehse PaulCamper’s CEO believes the pandemic has brought about a shift of travellers’ attitudes towards campervan and motorhome holidays meaning there is no better time to become a lender More than 10,000 owners across Europe now rent out their campervan or motorhome through PaulCamper Over the past two months, more than 150 owners have… Read the full press release

Going off grid – PaulCamper unveils 10 of the best off-grid Staycation locations to explore in a motorhome or campervan

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Range of campers available to rent to explore remote locations starting from £100 a night PaulCamper would also like owners to join them London,UK 2021-Aug-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Whilst technology is a key part of our lives, between social media feeds, work video calls, and streaming box sets it can sometimes become too… Read the full press release

CHOICE HOTELS EUROPE CONTINUES GROWTH WITH ADDITION OF NEW HOTEL IN DUBLIN, IRELAND

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New hotel in Donabate, Dublin now open Opening supports strategic growth focus with franchisees at the core London,UK 2021-Aug-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Supporting its European growth strategy, Choice Hotels Europe today welcomed a new hotel to its portfolio, the Shoreline Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, in Balcarrick, Dublin. The Shoreline Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection… Read the full press release

Wheelie wacky – From a stay in a VW crafter commissioned by Keith Flint of The Prodigy to an eclectic campervan with a fossil museum, PaulCamper unveils cool and quirky motorhomes and campervans for rent

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Range of cool, fun and quirky campers are available to rent for staycations starting from under £100 a night PaulCamper would also like owners to join them London,UK 2021-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are getting adventurous with staycation accommodation and with more people looking for unique places to spend the night, PaulCamper, Europe’s… Read the full press release