Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. With over 7,500 hotels representing more than 650,000 rooms across 45 countries, the company operates through a well-segmented portfolio of brands to meet the evolving needs of travelers. Notably, 1 in 10 U.S. hotels carries a Choice Hotels brand, demonstrating the company's immense scale and market penetration in the hospitality industry.
Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Choice Hotels has built an impressive 80-year legacy in hospitality. The company leverages cutting-edge technology including cloud computing, AWS, big data, and artificial intelligence to transform the guest experience. Under the leadership of President and CEO Patrick Pacious since 2017, Choice Hotels has continued to innovate, becoming the first U.S. hotel company to launch voice-enabled hotel bookings on the Google mobile app while maintaining industry-leading performance.