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The feature explores how two Cambria hotels express different sides of Nashville while sharing the brand’s locally inspired positioning. It presents the Midtown and Downtown properties as complementary choices for experiencing Music City.
Choice Hotels made Dominic Dragisich its permanent president and CEO after he served in the interim role beginning in May. The appointment provides leadership continuity as the company focuses on execution, franchisee performance and growth.
Choice Hotels named Dominic Dragisich permanent president and CEO after he had served in the interim role since May. The appointment emphasizes continuity, disciplined execution and the company’s next phase of growth.
This syndicated feature argues that choosing a hotel is part of shaping the trip, not simply securing a room. It contrasts Cambria Nashville’s Midtown and Downtown properties as two locally rooted ways to experience the city.
This syndicated feature argues that choosing a hotel is part of shaping the trip, not simply securing a room. It contrasts Cambria Nashville’s Midtown and Downtown properties as two locally rooted ways to experience the city.
The writer compares Cambria Nashville Midtown and Cambria Nashville Downtown as two distinct ways to experience the city. Both reflect Nashville’s personality, but each creates a different mood and stay experience.
This syndicated feature argues that choosing a hotel is part of shaping the trip, not simply securing a room. It contrasts Cambria Nashville’s Midtown and Downtown properties as two locally rooted ways to experience the city.
There are certain rituals that shape every trip I take. I recently visited Nashville and stayed at two very different Cambria hotels in the same city, and although both reflected the personality of Nashville, each one created an entirely different experience.
Google launched hotel booking in AI Mode in the United States after piloting the agentic experience. Choice Hotels is among the inventory partners, while comparable flight booking remains in development.
Google introduced hotel booking directly within AI Mode in the United States. Choice Hotels is among the launch partners providing inventory for the new agentic booking experience.
The event listing invites the public to celebrate National Waffle Day and Route 66’s centennial with Comfort Hotels at Santa Monica Pier. The pop-up features Keegan-Michael Key and centers on the brand’s signature waffles.
The event listing promotes a National Waffle Day celebration with Keegan-Michael Key at Santa Monica Pier. The Comfort Hotels activation combines free waffles and a Route 66 theme to mark the occasion.
PRWeek’s morning briefing highlights five communications stories for industry professionals. The roundup includes Choice Hotels’ National Waffle Day activation with Keegan-Michael Key and Comfort Hotels.
Keegan-Michael Key invites viewers to celebrate National Waffle Day and Route 66’s centennial year. This Yahoo News version carries the KTLA segment promoting Comfort Hotels’ Santa Monica Pier pop-up.
Keegan-Michael Key invites viewers to celebrate National Waffle Day and Route 66’s centennial year. The YouTube clip promotes Comfort Hotels’ Santa Monica Pier pop-up, signature waffles and road-trip giveaways.
Keegan-Michael Key invites viewers to celebrate National Waffle Day and Route 66’s centennial year. The KTLA clip promotes Comfort Hotels’ Santa Monica Pier pop-up, signature waffles and road-trip giveaways.
Keegan-Michael Key invites viewers to celebrate National Waffle Day with Comfort Hotels at a Route 66-themed Santa Monica Pier event. The short broadcast message promotes waffles, travel and the brand’s milestone activation.
OK! Magazine’s Chicago guide rounds up recommended places to stay, eat, drink and visit. It highlights Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop–Theatre District as a stylish, centrally located base for exploring downtown.
Parade’s National Waffle Day guide explains the holiday’s origins and rounds up promotions available on August 24. It includes Comfort Hotels’ Route 66-themed Santa Monica Pier event with Keegan-Michael Key.
Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown, the sophisticated sister property to Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown, provides a mellower alternative, though it is just as striking. Visually and structurally, it takes a quieter approach to surrounding Nashville visitors with a tangible sense of place.
Choice Hotels marked National Waffle Day with a Comfort-branded pop-up inspired by Route 66. The activation pairs the hotel brand’s signature breakfast item with an experiential event and celebrity participation.
CHICAGO — An upscale hotel downtown could offer the perfect escape as summer nears its end. The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, located in the 200 block of North Columbus Drive downtown, features a range of amenities, including an indoor and outdoor pool deck, fitness center, spa services as well as an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge.
Ascend Collection’s soft-brand model lets independent owners preserve a property’s character while using Choice Hotels’ distribution and commercial systems. The article links the brand’s growth beyond 500 hotels to demand for distinctive, locally inspired stays.
Comfort® Hotels is once again shining a spotlight on one of the brand’s signature offerings – its iconic waffles. Since adding waffles to its complimentary breakfast lineup in the early 1990s, Comfort® has turned the breakfast staple into a travel tradition, serving more than 30 million waffles annually.
Choice Hotels Canada added four properties to Ascend Collection in Calgary, Kingston, Bathurst and Fredericton. The additions expand the company’s upscale soft-brand portfolio with hotels intended to retain distinctive local character.
Comfort Hotels is using National Waffle Day and Route 66’s centennial as a hospitality marketing moment. The Santa Monica Pier activation with Keegan-Michael Key turns the brand’s signature waffle into an experiential campaign.
Choice Hotels opened two Cambria properties in the Dallas–Fort Worth region and near Bend, Oregon. The openings expand the upscale brand in key business and leisure markets and respond to demand for distinctive, experience-driven stays.
Choice Hotels opened Cambria hotels in Euless, Texas, and Bend, Oregon. The two properties expand the upscale brand in high-demand leisure and business markets with locally influenced design and amenities.
The Cambria Hotel Bend–Mt. Bachelor welcomed its first guests near the Old Mill District and downtown Bend. The 131-room property is the first Cambria in Central Oregon and supports the brand’s strategy of growing in experience-driven destinations.
Croix, a modern Caribbean restaurant and rooftop venue, is set to open at the Cambria Hotel near Audi Field. Its menu, cocktails and atmosphere are designed to evoke St. Croix from a Southwest Washington, D.C., rooftop.
Choice Hotels posted stronger global net-room growth in the second quarter, supported by openings and development momentum. The improvement was partly offset by softer RevPAR growth and a year-over-year decline in net income.
Choice Hotels reported a 27% year-over-year increase in U.S. room openings during the second quarter, reaching the company’s highest second-quarter level since 2019. Global net rooms grew 2.6%, while the company raised several full-year 2026 guidance ranges.
Choice Hotels raised its U.S. RevPAR and global net-room-growth outlook while reporting continued strength in extended stay. The article frames narrowing the revenue gap as a central challenge for interim CEO Dominic Dragisich.
Choice Hotels raised its full-year U.S. RevPAR and global net-room-growth outlook after improving demand in the second quarter. Executives pointed to continued extended-stay strength and a more favorable growth environment for the balance of 2026.
Choice Hotels reported its lowest franchise termination rate in a decade during the first quarter. Development chief David Pepper argued that competing conversion brands have struggled to deliver the guest base owners expected, while competitors defended their own momentum.
The company is rolling out the search functionality across its website and mobile app as part of a broader artificial intelligence strategy, with further developments coming later this year. Choice Hotels International doesn’t have a consumer-facing conversational search tool just yet, but the company is innovating on the guest front, Anna Scozzafava, Choice’s chief data, AI and technology officer, told Hotel Dive last month.
A new ranking ended American Airlines’ 11-year run at the top of airline rewards programs and compared loyalty value across travel categories. Choice Privileges was recognized among the best hotel rewards programs.
The company is rolling out the search functionality across its website and mobile app as part of a broader artificial intelligence strategy, with further developments coming later this year. Choice Hotels International doesn’t have a consumer-facing conversational search tool just yet, but the company is innovating on the guest front, Anna Scozzafava, Choice’s chief data, AI and technology officer, told Hotel Dive last month.
Rapid data-center construction is creating extended-stay demand from workers who may remain in a market for weeks or months. Choice Hotels and other operators describe the opportunity, while noting that timing, project volatility and local supply require disciplined development.
It's a question that has plagued Nashvillians for over a decade, though the origin of the object of their shared affection — the Nashville hot chicken sandwich — dates back nearly a century. Of course, we had to get some expert insight into preparing, assembling, and personalizing this iconic American sandwich, which is why we turned to Alfredo Perez, executive chef and director of food and beverage for the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown.
It's a question that has plagued Nashvillians for over a decade, though the origin of the object of their shared affection — the Nashville hot chicken sandwich — dates back nearly a century. Of course, we had to get some expert insight into preparing, assembling, and personalizing this iconic American sandwich, which is why we turned to Alfredo Perez, executive chef and director of food and beverage for the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown.
It's a question that has plagued Nashvillians for over a decade, though the origin of the object of their shared affection — the Nashville hot chicken sandwich — dates back nearly a century. Of course, we had to get some expert insight into preparing, assembling, and personalizing this iconic American sandwich, which is why we turned to Alfredo Perez, executive chef and director of food and beverage for the Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown.
Kabani Hotel Group sold the 194-room Clarion and Comfort Inn Fredericksburg Convention Center for $9 million. The transaction values the dual-branded Virginia property at approximately $46,392 per room.
North American hotel guest satisfaction rose for the third consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power study. WoodSpring Suites ranked highest in the economy extended-stay segment for the fourth year in a row.
Choice Hotels appointed AI executive Ali Keshavarz to its board as it deepened its technology focus. The industry roundup also covers Aspen Hospitality’s new luxury Nell Hotels brand and other lodging-sector developments.
The article says travelers remain committed to summer vacations but are more intentional about value and flexibility. Choice Hotels CMO Noha Abdalla explains that the company is responding with experience-led initiatives, deals and loyalty enhancements.
The article argues that sous vide is an unnecessarily complicated way to cook burgers compared with quicker methods such as grilling. Radisson Blu Mall of America executive chef John Warr explains that sous vide is better suited to proteins requiring precise temperature control.
Extended-stay food creator Rebecca Chobat shares budget-friendly recipes designed for summer travel. The KABC segment connects practical meal ideas with the needs of travelers staying longer away from home.
Choice Hotels treats AI as an operating system for innovation rather than a collection of isolated tools. The article describes how the company uses the technology to improve decisions, operations and the experiences it delivers to owners and guests.
Anna Scozzafava outlined how Choice Hotels is applying AI across the business rather than treating it as a stand-alone initiative. The strategy focuses on practical uses that improve owner economics, employee productivity and the guest experience.
Choice Hotels’ Anna Scozzafava explains how the company is deploying AI to create value for both franchise owners and guests. The next phase emphasizes practical use cases, a scalable technology foundation and responsible adoption across the business.
The Points Guy highlights 12 family road trips designed around memorable summer destinations and practical stops. The guide includes Choice Hotels brands such as Quality Inn, Comfort and Sleep Inn as lodging options along several routes.
Choice Hotels is pursuing an enterprise-wide AI rollout rather than allowing outside hype to set its technology agenda. The company is focusing on use cases that can create measurable value for franchisees, associates and guests.
Hoteliers are grappling with infrastructure and data fragmentation as companies revamp their tech stacks for the artificial intelligence (AI) era. “The differentiator for hospitality brands will be how effectively they integrate AI across discovery, booking, operations and distribution,” said Doug Lange, VP of IT strategy at Choice Hotels.
Choice Hotels promoted Tony Pallas to chief technology officer, giving him responsibility for enterprise technology and engineering. The appointment reinforces the company’s focus on hospitality, data, AI and technology innovation.
Choice Hotels promoted Tony Pallas to chief technology officer to advance its AI and technology agenda. Pallas had spent more than a decade modernizing the company’s technology stack and expanding cloud capabilities.
Every major hotel chain offers a free loyalty rewards program, but the value of these programs can vary significantly from one traveler to another. Choice Privileges is the best hotel loyalty program overall, earning an average WalletHub Score of 62 out of 100.
Everhome Suites reached 30 open hotels with a new Texas property. The milestone underscores Choice Hotels’ rapid expansion in extended stay and the continuing developer demand behind the brand’s pipeline.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. ("Choice Hotels" or "the Company") (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced a leadership transition under which Patrick Pacious will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer. Pacious will serve as an advisor to the Company through August 31, 2026, to support the transition.
Patrick Pacious stepped down as president and CEO of Choice Hotels, with Dominic Dragisich appointed interim CEO. During Pacious’s tenure, the company doubled its brand portfolio and expanded significantly in upscale and extended stay.
Choice Privileges lowered qualification thresholds so members can reach elite status sooner, including Gold after five nights. Chief Marketing Officer Noha Abdalla said stronger loyalty participation can increase guest engagement and spending for hotel owners.
Choice Hotels’ Matt McElhare said the company represents about half of extended-stay hotels under construction. He described conversions as a faster route for owners while positioning extended stay as a category with a long runway for growth.
Choice Hotels development chief David Pepper said positive first-quarter RevPAR helped bring hotel buyers back into the market. He argued that more transactions create conversion opportunities, while extended stay continues to lead new-build demand.
At its 70th annual convention, Choice Hotels introduced multiple AI-powered tools under the theme “Making More Possible.” The technologies are intended to improve hotel operations, strengthen revenue performance and support franchisees.
Choice Hotels International shared an update on its Canadian business, highlighting continued momentum following the company’s acquisition last year and transition to a direct franchising model. Choice’s Canadian business delivered its strongest first quarter in over a decade, with net room growth of 3.4 percent year-over-year, reaching its highest first-quarter hotel opening volume since 2010.
Choice Hotels Canada reported its strongest first-quarter growth in more than a decade following the company’s acquisition and shift to direct franchising. Net room growth and hotel openings helped extend the business’s momentum.
Choice Hotels’ adoption of AWS cloud infrastructure aims to support an intelligent and responsive business model. Powered by AWS, AgentCore supports secure, scalable intelligent agents that can automate workflows.
Choice Hotels is expanding its use of AWS from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide AI capabilities. The effort is designed to automate workflows, support faster decisions and create more responsive operations.
Sleep Inn introduced its next-generation “Scenic Dreams” prototype, with new properties opening in Tennessee, Nevada and Pennsylvania. The design emphasizes nature-inspired interiors, guest well-being and operating efficiency.
Keegan-Michael Key reflects on family road trips, the connections they create and why driving remains a meaningful way to travel. The piece ties those memories to his Choice Hotels partnership and the brand’s travel-values campaign.
New Choice Hotels research says travelers define value through trust, transparency and recognition. The findings highlight the importance of reliable experiences and loyalty rewards in influencing where guests book.
Choice Hotels research found that travelers increasingly define value through trust, transparency and recognition. The findings point to loyalty benefits, clear pricing and dependable experiences as important drivers of booking decisions.
Ascend Collection surpassed 500 open hotels with new properties in Florida and New York. Choice Hotels said the milestone reflects demand for distinctive, experience-driven soft brands, with additional growth planned in the U.S. and internationally.
A WalletHub analysis compared nine major hotel rewards programs across more than 20 measures, including value and redemption flexibility. Choice Privileges earned recognition among the leading programs for 2026.
Money’s 2026 guide compares hotel credit cards on rewards, benefits and costs. It names the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard from Wells Fargo its “Best for Rewards” pick.
Choice Hotels replaced dead-end phone menus with an AI-enabled orchestration layer developed with Capacity. The system automates 97.4% of calls while maintaining 100% booking accuracy and has generated about $2 million in savings.
Choice Hotels introduced an updated prototype for the Everhome Suites extended-stay brand. The design responds to changing market conditions and higher construction costs with a more efficient approach for owners and guests.
Choice Hotels plans to expand to 100 hotels in Africa by 2035 through a franchise-led growth strategy. The article notes that success will depend on converting the plan into openings in a market where hotel projects can move slowly.
Featuring entertainer Keegan-Michael Key, the ad spots highlight how Choice offers guests unique experiences and more value across its brand portfolio. Choice Hotels International unveiled its latest global marketing campaign centered on changing traveler sentiment toward experiences and value.
Choice Hotels expanded its international portfolio to nearly 160,000 rooms outside the United States in 2025, a 13% increase. Extended stay remained a major growth engine as the company added hotels and advanced its pipeline.
Choice Hotels debuted a global campaign centered on “travel values,” showing how the right stay can unlock more meaningful experiences. The campaign marks the company’s third year working with actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key and spans television, connected TV, digital and social channels.
Choice Hotels International is expanding Ascend Collection in Canada with six Quebec properties slated to open in early 2026. The additions are part of the company’s push to grow its upscale soft-brand footprint with distinctive, locally rooted hotels.
Choice Hotels plans to add six Ascend Collection properties in Quebec, marking a significant step after consolidating its Canadian operations. The additions broaden the company’s upscale soft-brand presence with locally distinctive hotels.
Choice Privileges announced changes to its guest loyalty program back in November, which are now in effect. Choice has reduced the elite tier requirements by 5 nights at each tier.
Creating your own app is now possible with any number of artificial intelligence-based tools, leading to the “vibe coding” revolution for code-writing amateurs. Brian Kirkland, CIO of Choice Hotels, said some of the hotel chain’s employees, including its engineers, recently taught and took classes on vibe coding. But for vibe coding to really take off, it needs to work inside of a company’s existing code base and connect to its other core development systems.
In a decisive effort to strengthen its footprint in China, Choice Hotels International has officially entered into a master franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels and Resorts. This strategic alliance will see the introduction of 68 hotels into the renowned Ascend Collection, a brand known for its refined, upscale experiences. The move is considered a pivotal step in Choice Hotels’ roadmap to expand deeply within the Chinese travel and lodging landscape.
Sitting high above South Boston, The Essex Rooftop kicked off its grand opening May 22 at the Cambria Downtown Hotel. This huge outdoor spot, located where West Broadway meets Dorchester Avenue, is now Boston's biggest open-air bar. The place is divided into two main areas, with a ground-floor dining room and an amazing 14th-floor rooftop space. Each section has its own kitchen, serving up different menus for customers.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has continued to expand its international footprint. This growth is fueled in large part by the company's gains in the upscale and upper-upscale segment, which encompass hotel brand debuts in new markets across Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America, Europe, China and Australia.
Choice Privileges has knocked World of Hyatt out of the No. 1 ranking for best hotel rewards program, according to a new study released Wednesday. The study by personal-finance website WalletHub compared the nine most popular hotel rewards programs based on 21 metrics, including point-earning and redemption polices and rewards value.
Choice Hotels continues to expand its international footprint, with 31 hotels and more than 3,300 rooms onboarded year-to-date outside of the United States, and over 11,000 rooms added to the pipeline over the same period, resulting in a net pipeline increase of 95 percent since the beginning of the year.
A new dining and drinking spot has come to a hotel in South Boston, and it includes a roof deck. According to its website along with an Instagram post from Caught in Southie, The Essex is now open at the Cambria Hotel, which is located by the intersection of W Broadway and Dorchester Avenue.
Everhome Suites continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties and three groundbreakings. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction, and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced the opening of six new properties and the groundbreakings of three more across Texas, Oregon, Arizona, and Ohio. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction, and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
Choice Hotels Canada has opened a new-build Comfort Inn & Suites in Bradford, Ont. Located in the historic downtown area of the city, the hotel is owned by Toronto-based Dhanoa Group, a leader in quick-service-restaurant management, casual-dine, hotels and real-estate development.
Choice Hotels International has announced a major expansion into the Chinese market through a new long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with SSAW Hotels & Resorts. This agreement adds 68 upscale properties, totaling over 9,500 rooms, to the Ascend Collection and grants SSAW exclusive development rights for the Comfort and Quality brands across China as a master franchisee.
Keegan-Michael Key is a lot of things—an Emmy-winning chameleon of comedy, a theatre geek turned pop culture mainstay, and now, a self-proclaimed “Vacation Maximization-er.” But if you ask him who he really is? He’s Uncle Keegan, the snack-stashing, ride-riding family MVP who still gets giddy about road trips and breakfast waffles.
Located at 585 Holland Street West, Bradford, Ont. in the historic downtown area of the city, the hotel is owned by Toronto-based Dhanoa Group, a leader in quick service restaurant management, casual-dine, hotels and real estate development.
In addition to a free airport shuttle, Comfort Suites Miami Airport North offers a free one-way shuttle to PortMiami, while return transfers from the cruise port to the hotel can be arranged. Free overnight parking and a hot breakfast buffet are also included. Other hotel amenities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a lobby bar and a quick-service Subway restaurant on-site.
It’s no secret that today’s travellers pack their appetites along with their suitcases when heading off on holiday. With this in mind, Choice Hotels has tapped into its on-the-ground intel across Australia to identify some of the best spots beyond the capital cities for discovering a sublime food and wine experience that only locals know about…until now.
Choice Hotels Canada has opened its latest Ascend Hotel Collection, the Amsterdam Inn & Suites in Florenceville, N.B. The Ascend Hotel Collection is a network of upscale resorts, historic properties and boutique hotels that offer guests a uniquely local experience.
The Radisson brands, including Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites, and Park Inn by Radisson, are owned in the Americas regions by Choice Hotels. Outside of the Americas, the brands are owned by Radisson Hotel Group, an unaffiliated company headquartered in Belgium.
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