NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced two new contracts as part of its Supporting Ownership Access and Representation (SOAR) program, which aims to help empower and support hotel ownership for underrepresented entrepreneurs. The new contracts – a WoodSpring Suites in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and a Rodeway Inn in Effingham, Illinois – are part of the 17 SOAR contracts signed year-to-date. During the first 15 years of the SOAR program, Choice averaged 1 contract per month and has increased that to an average of 2 per month in the last five years.

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a matching campaign, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) associates and members of the Choice Privileges rewards program have donated a total of over $160,000 toward the American Red Cross relief efforts for communities in the Southeast impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The campaign to raise funds ended on November 11.  

With new properties in California, Tennessee, Missouri, Oregon, and Washington, Cambria Hotels cements Choice as player to watch in upscale

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues to achieve cross-country growth in the upscale segment with three new Cambria Hotel openings and two groundbreakings this fall. The recently opened properties, located in Imperial, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Spokane, Washington, and upcoming groundbreakings in O'Fallon, Missouri and Bend, Oregon introduce Cambria into new markets and build on Choice's goal to bring the brand to more regions nationwide.

Drives EPS Growth of 23% Year-over-Year Raises Full-year 2024 Net Income, EPS, and RevPAR Guidance

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, today reported its third quarter 2024 results.

Highlights include:

Total revenues reached $428.0 million for third quarter 2024, a quarterly record and a 1% increase compared to the same period of 2023.Net income increased 15% to $105.7 million for third quarter 2024, representing diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.22, a quarterly record and a 23% increase compared to the same period of 2023.Third quarter 2024 adjusted net income, excluding certain items described in Exhibit 7, increased 15% to $106.2 million compared to the same period of 2023, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 23% to a record of $2.23 compared to the same period of 2023.Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for third quarter 2024 grew to a quarterly record of $177.6 million, a 14% increase compared to the same period of 2023.Global pipeline as of September 30, 2024, increased 11% to a third quarter record of over 110,000 rooms from September 30, 2023, highlighted by a 54% increase for conversion rooms. Domestic rooms pipeline as of September 30, 2024, increased by 10% since September 30, 2023, including a 68% increase for conversion rooms.Global hotel openings for third quarter 2024 increased by 75% compared to the same period of 2023.The company's unit and room growth as of September 30, 2024, accelerated across its domestic and international portfolio from June 30, 2024. The company's upscale, extended stay, and midscale rooms portfolio, as of September 30, 2024, increased by 1.8% globally since September 30, 2023.The international portfolio as of September 30, 2024, expanded by 3.8% in the number of rooms, highlighted by international hotel openings that tripled in third quarter 2024 compared to the same period of 2023.The company repurchased 2.9 million shares of common stock for $352.9 million year-to-date through September 30, 2024, representing over 6% of the company's market capitalization at the beginning of the year.The company is increasing midpoint of its guidance for net income, adjusted EBITDA, diluted EPS, and adjusted diluted EPS for full-year 2024.

Members can redeem points at more than 7,000 hotels around the world, including 1,000 luxury and upscale, full-service hotels across Radisson, Radisson Blu, Cambria Hotels and others

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning rewards program of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is introducing new features aimed at giving members more value and opportunities to use their points. Starting in early 2025, Choice will triple its reward night booking window to 50 weeks, give members the option to redeem points for the premium features that matter most to them, and introduce Choice RewardSaver, a redemption tool that gives customers a better value on rewards night bookings.

Across the Industry, Choice Has the Fastest Growing Economy Extended Stay Portfolio and Leads in Economy New Construction Extended Stay

Choice's Extended Stay Hotels Help Deliver Returns on Investment and Gross Operating Profit

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrates a pivotal moment in its growth journey with the opening of its 500th extended stay property, an Everhome Suites in Glendale, Arizona. This achievement underscores Choice's rapid expansion and leadership in the economy and midscale extended stay market, powered by a playbook that helps drive revenue and lowers total cost of ownership with strategic new builds and targeted conversions that meet the increasing demand for accommodations of 7+ nights. Across the hospitality industry, Choice has the fastest-growing economy extended stay portfolio and leads in the economy new construction category, according to August 2024 STR Pipeline Data. As of the end of Q2 2024, Choice had over 350 hotels in the pipeline across four extended stay brands: Everhome Suites, WoodSpring Suites, Suburban Studios, and MainStay Suites.

Choice Privileges points donation and Choice corporate matching campaign continues

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through a matching campaign, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) associates and members of the Choice Privileges rewards program have joined together to donate more than $90,000 to date toward the American Red Cross relief efforts for communities in the Southeast impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. With more work still to be done on the ground to help those affected, the Choice corporate matching campaign continues, and members are invited to contribute additional points.

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, will report its third quarter 2024 earnings results at approximately 6:30 a.m. EST on Monday, November 4, 2024. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. EST, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Scott Oaksmith, chief financial officer, Choice Hotels, will discuss the company's performance.

New Modular Design Package Offers a Quick Way to Implement Multi-Use Lobby Spaces Tailored for Long-Stay Guests, Expanding Choice's Conversion Offerings with the Previously Introduced "Kitchen in a Box"

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world, is expanding its portfolio of innovative solutions for its extended stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box—a proprietary and exclusive to Choice modular design package that allows hoteliers to transform public spaces such as lobby dining areas into multi-functional, revenue-generating spaces in as little as 120 days for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.

Relaunch marks the latest major investment in the Radisson Hotels Americas brands since Choice's acquisition in 2022

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announces the relaunch of Radisson Individuals in the Americas region as an upper upscale soft brand focused on full-service, boutique and independent hotels that stand apart for their distinctive local character and superior guest service. This latest major investment in the Radisson Hotels Americas brands since their acquisition in 2022 builds on Choice's legacy as a pioneer of the soft brand segment and strengthens its portfolio with an offering that serves a fast-growing segment of travelers who value an immersive, one-of-a-kind hotel experience. Choice is now extending the brand to owners for the first time, marking another step in the company's expansion in the upper upscale tier at a time of rising consumer demand in this space.