AHLA unveils its 2020 Officers, Board of Directors and Executive Committee

Choice Hotels Joins AHLA; 10 Largest Hotel Companies Now Represented Pebblebrook’s Bortz Appointed Chair WASHINGTON, USA, 2020-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Building on record levels of membership and engagement, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today (January 13, 2020) welcomed Choice Hotels International, Inc., into membership and unveiled its 2020 Officers, Board of… Read the full press release

Ascend Hotel Collection welcomes The Esquire Hotel to its portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels

Gastonia’s Newest Boutique Hotel Breathes New Life into National Landmark Building ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Dec-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Esquire Hotel is the latest addition to the growing Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a portfolio of resort, boutique and historic hotels that reflect their surrounding communities. Situated in the heart of Gastonia at 168 West Main Ave.,… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac welcomes six new hotels to its extensive portfolio of properties in Australia and New Zealand

MELBOURNE, Australia, 2019-Dec-19 — /Travel PR News/ — International franchise group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac welcomes six new hotels to its extensive portfolio of properties in Australia and New Zealand, increasing its footprint across New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia as well as the South Island of New Zealand. In NSW, the new additions include two established properties in… Read the full press release

WoodSpring Suites announces the opening of its 50th hotel in Texas, The WoodSpring Suites Pecos

Pecos Opening Marks Extended Stay Brand’s Continued Westward Expansion in the Lone Star State ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Dec-06 — /Travel PR News/ — WoodSpring Suites, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with developer Summit 11 Investment Group, announce the opening of the brand’s 50th hotel in Texas, underscoring the brand’s continued growth across the U.S. The WoodSpring Suites… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of its third hotel in Arizona: the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announces the opening of its third hotel in Arizona: the Cambria Hotel Downtown Phoenix Convention Center. The seven-story, 127-room hotel joins two other Cambria locations in the Grand Canyon State: Cambria Hotel Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center and Cambria Hotel North Scottsdale Desert Ridge. The new Phoenix hotel… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels promotes Sarah Searls to the newly created role of chief customer officer

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has promoted Sarah Searls to the newly created role of chief customer officer. As part of Choice’s ongoing commitment to its customers, Searls will maximize how Choice understands and listens to customers and will connect these valuable insights… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center Hosts ‘Capture the Moon!’ VIP Paint Night event, Commemorated with $10,000 Donation to the National Kidney Foundation

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed Houston Texans Defensive Tackle D.J. Reader to the recently opened Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center for an exclusive event to celebrate the addition of the new hotel to the downtown area. In recognition of its commitment to the… Read the full press release

Comfort hotels announces the opening of Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), opened its second hotel in two months in a major Florida market with the debut of the Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport. This new hotel follows the October opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, as the brand expands in the state… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges announces return of its third annual “Members Only Madness” promotion

Choice Hotels Rewards Loyalty Members with Exclusive Discounts, Bonus Points and More ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is bringing back its third annual “Members Only Madness” promotion. Now through November 22, Choice Privileges members will have the chance to unlock daily deals, including… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels and Operation Homefront launch second year of their partnership with the debut of the “Choice Salutes” campaign

Continued partnership honored by sending military families home for the holidays GAITHERSBURG, Md., 2019-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, launched the second year of their partnership with the… Read the full press release

The Ascend Hotel Collection opens its 300th hotel: Edgar Hotel – Martha’s Vineyard

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

Choice Hotels promotes Raúl Ramírez to SVP of international strategic planning and global head of financial planning and analysis

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, has promoted Raúl Ramírez to senior vice president of international strategic planning and global head of financial planning and analysis. In this expanded capacity, Ramírez will lead the financial and strategic long-range planning organizations for Choice’s… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces start of construction on Detroit’s first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Brand Continues Rapid Expansion in Top-Tier Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Nov-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on Detroit’s first Cambria hotel: the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. Slated to open in 2020, the modular-construction, six-story, 158-room upscale hotel will become the Cambria brand’s second location in Michigan. Nine… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Grand Opening of Wisconsin’s Third Cambria Benefits Nonprofit ‘Feed the Children’ ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), celebrated its continued expansion in Wisconsin with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown. The four-story, 132-room hotel is the brand’s first location in Milwaukee and the third Cambria hotel to open… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in Japan by 2033

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has signed a 10-year extension of its existing master franchising agreement with Choice Hotels Japan and expects to open more than 30 new Comfort hotels in the market by 2033. Choice Hotels Japan has been the exclusive franchisor of the Comfort brand in… Read the full press release

Comfort hotels announces the opening of newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida

Comfort Continues Expansion in Major Markets, Joining Sleep Inn and MainStay Suites Dual-Brand Hotel in Florida Gulf Coast City ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed a newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida, as the brand continues to execute its strategy of opening more than one… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels recognized as a leading upscale brand according to the Business Travel News’ 2019 Hotel Brands Survey

Business Travel News’ Recognition Comes on Heels of J.D. Power’s High Marks for Guest Satisfaction ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has been recognized by corporate travel buyers as a leading upscale brand, according to the Business Travel News’ 2019 Hotel Brands Survey. The Cambria… Read the full press release

Thousand Hills Golf Resort in Branson, Missouri joins The Ascend Hotel Collection

Thousand Hills Golf Resort Adds to the Brand’s Growing Portfolio of Top Vacation Destinations ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) welcomes the Thousand Hills Golf Resort to its portfolio of resort, historic, and boutique hotels reflecting their surrounding communities. The brand’s latest addition is located in Branson, Missouri, one of… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Brand Continues Rapid Growth in Top-Tier Markets ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), Donohoe Development Company and Koucar Management announce the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Capitol Riverfront. The new-construction, nine-story, 154-room upscale hotel, which is expected to open in early… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces its official entry into Massachusetts with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Boston, Downtown-South Boston

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Oct-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced its official entry into Massachusetts with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Boston, Downtown-South Boston. The hotel is the eighth Cambria location to open its doors this year — together representing over 1,100 upscale rooms. Up to five more Cambria hotels are expected to open… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels debuts in Houston, Texas with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center

Event Marked with $7,000 Donation to Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels marked its official arrival to Texas’ largest city with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Houston Downtown Convention Center. Representatives from the upscale brand’s franchisor Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), along with local dignitaries, were… Read the full press release

Clarion Pointe celebrates its first year anniversary with new hotel openings and strong reviews

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Clarion Pointe, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrates its one-year launch anniversary with new hotel openings and strong reviews from both developers and guests. The midscale select-service brand extension of the high-awareness Clarion brand brings together the premium elements guests desire and an affordable travel experience.  It… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels announces the opening of 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill in South Carolina

Upscale Brand Continues Strong Growth in the Carolinas ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of its third hotel in South Carolina, just miles from the state line in a rapidly growing submarket of Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-story, 127-room Cambria Hotel Fort Mill joins… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program

Winners of the ‘Your Community. Your Choice. Local Business Grant Program’ Exemplify Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Giving Back ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel franchisors, today (Sept. 11, 2019) announced the recipients of the “Your Community. Your Choice. Choice Hotels Local Business Grant Program.” The… Read the full press release

Lerici, Liguria. Un “viaggio-esperienza”

Rome, Italy, 2019-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Tra lustro e fascino si colloca LERICI, qui l’amore, il senso di libertà e i sogni non hanno confini. Lerici è in grado di regalare sublimi emozioni ai visitatori, spettacoli incantevoli e numerosi momenti magici. Uno spettacolo naturale dalla foce della Magra all’isola del Tino, dalle scogliere… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the official start of construction on the first Cambria hotel in Portland, Maine

ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management celebrate the official start of construction on the state’s first Cambria hotel in Portland, Maine. Slated to open in 2021, the new-construction, six-story, 102-room hotel broke ground yesterday during a strong year for the upscale Cambria brand in which six hotels have already… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges announces the return of its “One Stay. Two Stays. Free Stay.” member promotion

Choice Hotels’ Loyalty Members Can Earn a Free Night After Every Two Stays ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is bringing back its “One Stay. Two Stays. Free Stay.” member promotion. Starting August 28, Choice Privileges guests who book two separate qualifying stays —… Read the full press release

Cambria Hotels debuts in Milwaukee with the opening of four-story, 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Choice Hotels’ Upscale Brand Marks Midwest Expansion ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), debuts in Milwaukee today (Aug. 21, 2019), marking the brand’s first location in the city and the third in the Badger State. The four-story, 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown is among seven new Cambria locations —… Read the full press release

Choice Privileges again honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20

Choice Hotels’ Award-Winning Loyalty Program Also Debuts New Elite Benefits ROCKVILLE, Md., 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has once again been honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hotel Rewards Programs for 2019-20. Each year, the publication evaluates hotel loyalty programs… Read the full press release