Choice University Wins Multiple Prestigious Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Education

(IN SHORT) Choice University (ChoiceU) has earned five prestigious awards, including three Telly Awards and a GlobalCCU Silver Award, in recognition of its outstanding educational content for hotel owners and operators. With nearly 2 million courses completed in 2024, ChoiceU continues to empower franchisees with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive hospitality industry.

(PRESS RELEASE) ROCKVILLE, MD, 2025-Jun-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice University (ChoiceU) continues to set the standard in hospitality education, winning five additional awards in recognition of its world-class learning resources. Already the most awarded learning program in the hospitality industry, ChoiceU’s recent accolades include a trio of Telly Awards and the esteemed Global Council for Corporate Universities Silver Award for “Best Corporate University – Branding and Durability.” The program also garnered a prestigious BEST Award from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), showcasing its exceptional contributions to talent development within the hospitality industry.

Telly Awards Recognition

ChoiceU’s innovative learning videos earned three Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video production and content creation. The awards highlight the high quality of ChoiceU’s educational materials, which support hotel owners and operators in their quest for operational excellence and profitability. The awards include:

• Silver Award in the “General – Hotels & Hospitality” category for the “Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite” video
• Bronze Award in the “General – Hotels & Hospitality” category for the “Showing Love to Your Four-Legged Guests” video
• Bronze Award in the “General – Explainer” category for the “Handling Difficult Guest Interactions” video

GlobalCCU and ATD Honors

ChoiceU also won a Global Council for Corporate Universities Silver Award for “Best Corporate University – Branding and Durability.” This award recognizes corporate universities that excel in creating value for individuals, businesses, and society. Additionally, in partnership with the Choice Talent Development Team, ChoiceU received the BEST Award from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), which celebrates organizations that drive impact through innovative talent development practices.

ChoiceU’s Continued Impact

ChoiceU’s impact is far-reaching, with nearly 2 million courses completed in 2024. Properties that engaged with ChoiceU reported significantly higher Likelihood to Recommend (LTR) scores, averaging 1.42 points higher on a 10-point scale compared to properties that did not utilize the program’s resources. ChoiceU’s platform offers customized, updated online learning accessible 24/7, as well as in-person, interactive learning opportunities, helping hotel owners and general managers optimize operations and improve profitability.

“We know our franchisees are in business for themselves, but with ChoiceU behind them, they’re never in business by themselves,” says Jeneane Becker, Dean of Choice University. “Whether they’re newcomers or seasoned veterans in the hospitality industry, ChoiceU empowers our owners and managers to excel in their businesses, their teams, and the guest experience.”

For media inquiries, please contact:

Choice Hotels International, Inc. Public Relations
Corporate Headquarters, North Bethesda, Maryland
mediarelations@choicehotels.com

SOURCE: Choice Hotels International, Inc.