Choice Hotels International News

AHIC 2017: Mid-market hotels offer opportunity in Middle East
The economy and mid-market hotel segment was identified as presenting a significant opportunity for hotel owners and operators alike at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. Expert speakers also identified a gap in the market for more experiential accommodation and entertainment attractions, especially in Dubai, as the market continues to diversify its hospitality offering.

Choice Hotels expand in Savannah, Georgia
Choice Hotels International has signed an agreement with franchise partner HOS Management to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites in Savannah. The new 103-room Cambria hotel & suites hotel will be located at 321 Montgomery St. in the heart of Savannah’s historic district and steps away from world-class shopping, dining, museums and entertainment.
Choice Hotels International expands to Turkey
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today that it has expanded its international portfolio by welcoming its first ever property in Turkey. Clarion Hotel & Suites Istanbul Sisli, a newly built hotel, is located between the Levent and Taksim business areas and close to the cultural sightseeing spots in Istanbul.

Flagship Clarion Collection hotel now in Windsor
Choice Hotels International announced today that it has welcomed the Clarion Collection Harte & Garter Hotel & Spa in Windsor as the flagship UK hotel of the Clarion Collection brand, an upscale four-star boutique offering.

Choice Hotels International expands into Turkey
Choice Hotel’s International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today that it has expanded its international portfolio by welcoming its first ever property in Turkey. Clarion Hotel & Suites Istanbul Sisli, a newly built hotel, is located between the Levent and Taksim business areas and close to the cultural sightseeing spots in Istanbul.

Choice Hotels International expands international footprint in China
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, is pleased to announce today the signing of a development agreement for Choice’s Quality Hotel and Clarion Hotel brands with Boli Hotel Management Company Ltd. The deal marks the launch of the first Clarion and Quality Hotels in China, and the continual expansion of its international business.

Choice Hotels International inks partnership with Maplewood Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced a partnership with Maplewood Hotels & Resorts to develop new Cambria Suites properties in Canada. Maplewood is a joint venture between Driftwood Hospitality Management and Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.

Choice Hotels breaks ground on first Cambria Suites in Arizona
Choice Hotels and O’Reilly Hospitality are expanding the upscale hotel brand, Cambria Suites, into the Phoenix market. The four-story, 121-room Cambria Suites Phoenix-Desert Ridge is the first of the brand in Arizona, and is the second of two Cambria Suites to be developed and managed by O’Reilly Hospitality Management.

Choice Hotels International announces new vice president of brand strategy
Choice Hotels International, Inc, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced that Anne Engelking Smith has joined the company as Vice President of Brand Strategy. Smith joins the company from AARP where she was responsible for overseeing the AARP brand in commercial marketing and driving membership growth including the organization’s multicultural membership base.

Choice Hotels International enters joint venture to develop multiple Cambria Suites
Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture with private investment firm Fillmore Capital Partners, LLC and its affiliates to develop multiple Cambria Suites hotel properties, adding to the upscale brand’s growing clout. This marks the brand’s first institutional investor, underscoring the confidence developers and Choice Hotels have already expressed for the emerging brand’s performance potential.

Choice Hotels International completes move into new Rockville headquarters
Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest hotel companies, today finalized its move to new global headquarters at 1 Choice Hotels Circle in Rockville, Md., at a ribbon cutting event attended by U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen, Rockville Mayor Phyllis Marcuccio, Maryland State Sen. Jennie M. Forehand and more than 400 state and local elected officials, economic development leaders, community representatives and employees.

Choice Hotels International appoints chief technology officer
Choice Hotels International, Inc, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announces the appointment of Eben Hewitt to Chief Technology Officer based out of the company’s global technology hub in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Hewitt will report directly to the Choice Hotels Chief Information Officer, Todd Davis, and oversee Choice Hotels’ technical vision and lead all aspects of Choice’s technology development in applications, architecture, and data