ROCKVILLE, Md., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) strategic focus on the resilient extended stay segment continues to position the company for long-term success. Its brands, which include WoodSpring Suites and Suburban Extended Stay in the economy segment, and MainStay Suites and recently launched Everhome Suites in midscale, have achieved notable, industry-leading performance amid the current worldwide decline in travel demand.
Choice Hotels' extended stay portfolio – led by WoodSpring Suites, the company's largest brand in the segment — outperformed the overall industry in several ways over the past three months, including:
"Our extended stay brands continue to show that our proprietary operating model helps drive occupancy rates and deliver a higher return on investment for developers in practically any economic environment," said Ron Burgett, senior vice president, franchise development, extended stay, Choice Hotels. "This growing market presents tremendous potential and opportunity for developers and lenders, as the extended stay segment currently accounts for 20% of demand in the industry, but existing supply only makes up 9% of the domestic hotel landscape.3 Whether they're seeking a new construction or conversion brand, in economy or midscale, via single- or multi-unit agreements, we have several options for developers looking to capitalize on the incredible growth we're seeing in extended stay."
Choice reached a new milestone in the first quarter of 2020 with 410 domestic extended stay hotels open, representing a nearly 10% year-over-year increase, and currently has another 300 hotels in the pipeline. The company has opened 17 extended stay hotels so far in 2020, demonstrating sustained growth during a challenging time for the industry. Everhome Suites, the first brand to enter the midscale extended stay space in nearly a decade, also continues to attract strong interest among savvy developers. Choice expects to open its first Everhome property in the Los Angeles area in 2021. Choice's year-to-date extended stay openings include:
"Our extended stay brands have shown their appeal time and time again for guests in search of a welcoming environment, convenient accommodations and affordable long-term rates – a demand that remains regardless of the broader travel environment," said Anna Scozzafava, vice president, brand strategy and operations, extended stay, Choice Hotels. "Essential workers, for example, have long utilized extended stay hotels as a home base while traveling for work, and our brands were able to support that growing need during the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumer travel begins to recover, we are confident our extended stay brands will continue to attract and retain guests looking for versatile lodging options, with smartly designed suites and amenities they need, including fully equipped kitchens – whether they want to stay for a week, a month or even longer."
For more information about Choice's extended stay development opportunities, visit https://choicehotelsdevelopment.com/.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With more than 7,100 hotels, representing over 590,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as of March 31, 2020, the Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated occupancy rates, development and hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.
Addendum
This is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, development@choicehotels.com.
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1 Industry data from Smith Travel Research (STR), STR Weekly Hotel Review.
2 WoodSpring Franchise Disclosure document, Item 19, dated April 15, 2020. For the 202 hotels that were included in the sample, 82 hotels or 40.6% met or exceeded the Gross Operating Profit Percentage presented. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS MAY VARY.
3 Data from The Highland Group and Kalibri Labs.
SOURCE Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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