ROCKVILLE, Md., March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today that Monte Koch has been appointed to its board of directors.
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"Monte's extensive industry experience and real estate investment knowledge makes him a natural fit for the Choice Hotels Board of Directors," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels. "As an experienced investor in the real estate and lodging marketplace with a commendable track record of executive leadership, we are looking forward to Monte's strategic advice. I am confident his insights will be among the driving forces in our continuing growth."
With over 25 years of investment banking experience, Koch currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of Auction.com, the nation's leading online real estate marketplace. Prior to his time at Auction.com, Koch was the Global Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank Securities, the U.S. investment banking and securities arm of German banking colossus Deutsche Bank. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank Securities, Koch also served as its Chairman of Mergers and Acquisitions for the Americas, driving strategy and deal execution for some of the firm's most prominent real estate, gaming and lodging clients.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,300 hotels, representing more than 500,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 35 other countries and territories. As of December 31, 2013, 422 hotels, representing more than 31,000 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States. Additionally, 81 hotels, representing approximately 7,200 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 15 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands, as well as its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, serve guests worldwide.
Choice Hotels International offers the Choice Privileges® rewards program. With more than 19 million members worldwide, is one of the fastest growing hotel loyalty programs in the travel industry.
Additional corporate information can be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.
Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Choice Privileges, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, and Ascend Hotel Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International Inc.
© 2014 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 17, 2014
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today that Monte Koch has been appointed to its board of directors.
"Monte's extensive industry experience and real estate investment knowledge makes him a natural fit for the Choice Hotels Board of Directors," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels. "As an experienced investor in the real estate and lodging marketplace with a commendable track record of executive leadership, we are looking forward to Monte's strategic advice. I am confident his insights will be among the driving forces in our continuing growth."
With over 25 years of investment banking experience, Koch currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of Auction.com, the nation's leading online real estate marketplace. Prior to his time at Auction.com, Koch was the Global Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank Securities, the U.S. investment banking and securities arm of German banking colossus Deutsche Bank. During his tenure at Deutsche Bank Securities, Koch also served as its Chairman of Mergers and Acquisitions for the Americas, driving strategy and deal execution for some of the firm's most prominent real estate, gaming and lodging clients.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,300 hotels, representing more than 500,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 35 other countries and territories. As of December 31, 2013, 422 hotels, representing more than 31,000 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States. Additionally, 81 hotels, representing approximately 7,200 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 15 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands, as well as its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, serve guests worldwide.
Choice Hotels International offers the Choice Privileges® rewards program. With more than 19 million members worldwide, is one of the fastest growing hotel loyalty programs in the travel industry.
Additional corporate information can be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.
Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Choice Privileges, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, and Ascend Hotel Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International Inc.
© 2014 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CONTACT: Scott Carman, 1 (301) 592-6361, Scott_Carman@choicehotels.com
Web Site: http://www.choicehotels.com
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