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) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $64 million (down 21% year over year) and diluted EPS of $1.41, while adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $175 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased 5% to $2.02. Total revenue grew to $441 million, with franchise and management fees up 6% to $188 million and partnership services and fees up 6% to $29 million.
U.S. room openings increased 27% to about 6,400 rooms, contributing to 2.6% global net rooms growth and 3.6% growth in extended stay, midscale, and upscale brands. U.S. RevPAR rose 1.3% and global RevPAR 1.7%. The global pipeline reached approximately 77,300 rooms, with 96% in extended stay, midscale, and upscale segments.
Choice ended the quarter with $475 million in available liquidity and a 3.1x net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio. For 2026, it lowered net income and EPS guidance but raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $635–$650 million and now expects global net rooms growth of about 1.5%.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) announced that its WoodSpring Suites brand was ranked the #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. WoodSpring Suites achieved the top score across all six evaluated segment dimensions and has now earned the leading economy extended stay ranking for five consecutive years. As of the end of Q1 2026, WoodSpring Suites had 583 open properties, with 280 projects in the pipeline and 29 hotels under construction, supporting Choice Hotels’ broader extended stay growth strategy.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) will report second quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Interim CEO Dom Dragisich and CFO Scott Oaksmith will review results and host Q&A via webcast and dial-in.
Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) appointed Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer of CVS Health, to its Board of Directors as an independent director effective July 1, 2026. Keshavarz brings extensive experience in artificial intelligence, data, and advanced analytics to support the company’s long-term growth strategy.
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.