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Nov 19, 2025

Choice Hotels International to Make Landmark Entry into Africa Starting with Three Hotels in Kenya

Global franchisor accelerates its EMEA growth strategy with new properties in one of Africa's fastest-growing hospitality markets and a master development agreement that will add at least 15...

Nov 12, 2025

From Family Tragedy to Entrepreneurial Triumph

At Choice Hotels, we are proud to help families build generational wealth through franchised hotel businesses that are often passed down from generation to generation, from mothers and fathers to...

Nov 6, 2025

Choice Hotels International Appoints Kaaren Hamilton as Vice President of Global Sales

Experienced, strategic executive will lead the organization’s global sales strategy underlining the company’s commitment to its transformational growth journey. NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 6,...

Nov 5, 2025

Choice Hotels International Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Delivers 2.3% Global Net Room Growth, Driven by 3.3% Expansion in Higher Revenue Segments Accelerates International Growth with Portfolio Surpassing 150,000 Rooms Increases Global Franchise...

Nov 4, 2025

Choice Privileges Announces an All-New Rewards Experience that Offers More Rewards, More Often

The award-winning program is raising the bar in loyalty by offering more to members: rewards every five nights, a new Titanium tier, and more ways to reach status—faster NORTH BETHESDA, Md.,...

Oct 30, 2025

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Named One of Chicago's Top 5 Hotels in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards

Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest and most successful hotel franchisors, is proud to announce that the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel ranked fifth among the Top 10 Hotels in Chicago...

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Jul 9, 2025

‘Vibe Coding’ Has Arrived for Businesses

The Wall Street Journal

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.

Jun 9, 2025

Choice Hotels Partners with SSAW Hotels to Launch Major Hospitality Transformation and Drive Multi-Brand Growth Across China’s Expanding Travel Market

Travel and Tour World

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.

Jun 8, 2025

Boston's Biggest Rooftop Bar Opens at Cambria Hotel in South Boston

WROR-FM

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.

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