The hoteliers and general managers were also asked to rate what skills were essential to be a successful hotelier.

Choice Hotels International®, the global hotel group behind the Comfort™, Quality™, Sleep Inn™ and Clarion® brands and one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, today announced that it has awarded Quality Hotel™ Edinburgh Airport its UK Quality Hotel of the Year, and Comfort Hotel® Enfield as the UK Comfort Hotel of the Year.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) the global hotel group behind the Comfort, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion brands and one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, announced today that membership in Choice Privileges, the company’s award-winning rewards programme, is now available across the Middle East, Africa and Central America.*

Stephen P. Joyce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has been named National Chairman of the U.S. Travel Association, the 1,500-member national organisation representing every segment of the travel community

Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to grow with the announcement of 36 newly-opened franchised properties during the month of January.

Worldwide lodging franchisor Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) today announced their global expansion has reached a new milestone with the Company’s first ever entrance into Poland. With six newly added properties, this move reinforces and further demonstrates Choice Hotels commitment to grow its portfolio throughout the European market.