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Choice Hotels opens 46 new hotels in 2012

Choice Hotels opens 46 new hotels in 2012

3 May 2012 Hotel News

Choice Hotels has announced 46 newly-opened franchised properties during the first quarter of 2012. Additionally, the company has executed a total of 64 new domestic contracts within the first quarter of 2012, a 14 percent increase over the same period last year.

Choice Hotels Europe adds video content online

Choice Hotels Europe adds video content online

20 April 2012 Hotel News

Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands in Europe, has posted video footage on the majority of its UK properties online at choicehotelsuk.co.uk, giving travellers a visual summary on each Choice-brand hotel and its amenities.The videos are also set to become available on the recently launched Choice Hotels Europe YouTube channel.

Ascend Collection creates dedicated membership development team

Ascend Collection creates dedicated membership development team

14 April 2012 Press Release Hotel News

The Ascend Collection membership program from Choice Hotels International is poised for record growth in 2012 with the creation of a dedicated membership development team, comprised of hospitality industry veterans Bill Balletto, Joe Dreiske, Dennis Wynn and Jose Salvador Icaza.

Choice Hotels VP Mark Weiner takes on Company’s Global Sales Division

Choice Hotels VP Mark Weiner takes on Company’s Global Sales Division

3 April 2012 Press Release Hotel News

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, recently announced that it has named its associate Mark Weiner as the new head of its global sales division. Mr. Weiner previously served as the company’s vice president of customer care and reservations, an area he will continue to lead as well, reporting to the organization’s Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Robert McDowell.