ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has been named a 2021 BEST Award winner by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) for a second year in a row. The accolade, which recognizes organizations that exemplify all aspects of talent development, highlights Choice's continued commitment to associate and franchisee success across the company.
"At Choice, people are our most important asset, and ensuring both associates and franchisees have the resources and growth opportunities needed to thrive is an essential component of the company's growth strategy," said Timothy Tobin, vice president, franchise onboarding and learning, Choice Hotels. "We're proud to offer our owners some of the industry's top training tools, such as the Choice University learning platform, and look forward to continually innovating and expanding our talent development resources to fuel overall franchisee and enterprise-wide success."
ATD is the talent development industry's leading international association, and to receive the organization's prestigious BEST Award, companies must demonstrate outstanding talent development practices that enable organizational success. Choice Hotels is the only hospitality company listed among this year's ATD BEST awardees.
In addition to the company's award-winning property-level training platform, Choice University, Choice was recognized for its overall learning organization and supporting diverse learner and business needs, including for the following development programs and resources:
"This award is a testament to our associates' ability to quickly adapt in any environment and most importantly our commitment to the success of our franchise owners," said Stephanie Lykins, vice president, talent management, Choice Hotels. "Our dedication to associate development enables us to attract new talent, retain top talent, and promote key contributors. Our people will continue to be at the center of our growth potential as a company."
To be eligible for a 2021 BEST Award, organizations submitted extensive quantitative and qualitative information to ATD about their talent development practices and programs. Applications were assessed in a rigorous blind review by members of the BEST Awards advisory committee comprised of experts in learning and talent development.
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 nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories as of September 30, 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.
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