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Choice Hotels International reports developments across its global lodging franchise business, including brand growth, franchise agreements, hotel openings, revenue management, and performance across extended stay, midscale, upscale, and economy segments. Company updates frequently reference brands and platforms such as Sleep Inn, Ascend Collection, Radisson, Choice Privileges, and franchise-owner tools that support booking, distribution, and hotel operations.
Recurring news also covers technology deployment in hospitality, including AI-enabled solutions such as Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, CHARLIE, RAISE, AgentCore, and AgentForce. Other updates address international expansion, the Canadian direct franchising model, loyalty and traveler research, annual convention themes, and quarterly operating results for the franchise-driven hotel portfolio.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) launched its Great American Detour summer campaign to inspire road trip travelers to explore beyond major cities. The initiative centers on a new Detours Worth Taking guide that pairs unexpected destinations and hidden gems with nearby Choice properties for convenient stays.
Choice Hotels will also introduce limited-edition Summer Detour Kits and a “Check into More Tour” road trip experience celebrating Route 66 and other scenic routes. The company highlights its network of over 7,500 hotels globally, including more than 4,000 within a mile of an interstate exit.
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) launched a new “Local Favorites” breakfast program to add regionally inspired items and stories to its complimentary Morning Medley hot breakfast.
Hotels can feature local pastries, seasonings or coffee, plus optional region-specific waffle recipes created with Golden Waffle, across more than 440 Sleep Inn locations worldwide.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) promoted Tony Pallas to Chief Technology Officer on June 8, 2026. He will lead enterprise technology, engineering, and SkyTouch Technology, reporting to the Chief Data, AI & Technology Officer.
According to Choice Hotels, Pallas previously grew its property management system business revenues by 68% and EBITDA by nearly 100%.
Choice Hotels (NYSE:CHH) opened its 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, Texas, reinforcing its presence in the extended stay segment. The brand, launched in 2022, now benefits from 11 consecutive quarters of double-digit extended-stay room growth and a sizable development pipeline.
Choice reports nearly half of all new U.S. economy and midscale extended stay construction is within its system, with eight Everhome Suites under construction and 40 in the pipeline as of Q1 2026, contributing to about 600 extended stay hotels across its portfolio.
Choice Hotels (NYSE:CHH) announced a CEO transition effective May 20, 2026. Patrick Pacious is stepping down as President and CEO and will serve as an advisor through August 31, 2026.
Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Dominic Dragisich has been appointed Interim CEO, while the Board conducts a comprehensive internal and external search. The company highlighted Pacious’s role in expanding its brand portfolio, driving acquisitions, and more than doubling adjusted EBITDA. Choice Hotels also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial outlook, emphasizing continued focus on strategic priorities, franchisee success, and long-term shareholder value.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) announced its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock. The dividend is payable July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 1, 2026, reflecting ongoing capital returns within its franchise-driven, capital-light lodging model.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) concluded its 70th Annual Convention, highlighting AI-driven technology, strategic investments, and franchisee support under the theme “Making More Possible.”
The company introduced new revenue and operations tools, showcased its enhanced Choice Privileges loyalty program with 75 million members, and honored top-performing owners and hotels worldwide.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) announced new AI-powered technologies—Choice Hotels Business Direct, EasyBid, EasyBid Plus, CHARLIE, RAISE—plus enterprise platforms AgentCore and AgentForce to help franchise owners capture demand and improve operations. Business Direct launches next week; EasyBid and EasyBid Plus target faster group RFP response.
These tools scale AI across revenue management, group sales, and hotel operations to boost owner productivity and midweek bookings.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) opened its 70th Annual Convention on May 6, 2026, focused on "Making More Possible" for franchise owners through AI, loyalty and commercial tools. The event highlights a reimagined revenue engine, Choice Privileges (75 million members), AI RFP tool EasyBid, Business Direct and RAISE rate management.
The company emphasized extended stay expansion, 2025 development momentum, and international net rooms growth of 13% year over year in Q1 2026.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenues reached a company record of $340.6 million and net income was $20.3 million, or $0.44 diluted EPS. Adjusted EBITDA was $125.7 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07.
Key operating trends: global net rooms grew 1.7%, international net rooms grew 13%, U.S. room openings rose 32%, franchise agreements awarded increased materially, and the company maintained full-year 2026 guidance.