CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE (CHH) Choice Hotels International, Inc., also known as Choice Hotels, operates as a prominent global hotel franchisor, conducting its extensive business through its various subsidiary entities. The company's activities are primarily divided into two main segments: Hotel Franchising and Corporate & Other. It authorizes the use of its brand names for a diverse portfolio of lodging establishments, including well-known brands such as Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, and the Ascend Hotel Collection. Beyond its core franchising operations, Choice Hotels also develops and offers cloud-based property management software solutions specifically designed for independent hoteliers not affiliated with its franchise system. As of March 31, 2022, its widespread network consisted of approximately 7,000 hotels, encompassing roughly 600,000 rooms, distributed across 35 countries and territories worldwide. Established in 1939, Choice Hotels International, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Rockville, Maryland.
Sector: Hotels & Motels
Industry: Travel Lodging
Choice Hotels International, Inc. NYSE:CHH Consumer Cyclical · Travel Lodging
Mkt Cap $4.88B
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Mkt Cap $4.88B
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Choice Hotels International to Report Third Quarter 2026 Earnings on November 2, 2026
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) will report third quarter 2026 earnings on Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 6:30 a.m. ET.
A conference call hosted by CEO Dom Dragisich and CFO Scott Oaksmith follows at 10:00 a.m. ET, with a live webcast available on the company's investor relations site.
This is a routine scheduling announcement with no financial results or guidance; the actionable takeaway is the earnings date for calendar purposes.
• 18d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Opens 600th Extended Stay Property, Reinforcing Its Segment Leadership
Choice Hotels International opened its 600th extended stay property, the Everhome Suites Denver Airport, reinforcing its position as the largest franchised multi-brand portfolio in economy and midscale extended stay.
The extended stay segment has delivered 12 consecutive quarters of double-digit rooms growth, including 13% net room growth year-over-year in Q2 2026, with nearly 30,000 extended stay rooms in the development pipeline.
Everhome Suites is positioned as a key growth engine, complementing the WoodSpring Suites portfolio; the milestone is a modest positive signal for CHH's unit-growth trajectory but carries no new financial disclosure.
• 20d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Announces Retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer Patrick Cimerola
Choice Hotels announced that Chief Human Resources Officer Patrick Cimerola will retire at the end of 2026 after 25 years with the company.
Cimerola will remain CHRO through December 2026 and then serve as a special advisor to ensure a seamless transition while the company conducts an executive search for his successor.
The retirement is a planned, well-telegraphed people-function leadership change with no disclosed strategic or financial implications.
• 24d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels to Acquire Harvest Hosts, Expanding Its Reach with the Value-Minded Traveler Into Outdoor and RV Travel
Choice Hotels agreed to acquire RV travel membership platform Harvest Hosts for approximately $130 million in an all-cash deal, buying 100% from growth equity firm Stripes and other shareholders.
Harvest Hosts connects RV travelers with overnight stays at more than 11,200 host locations including wineries, farms, breweries and museums, and will keep operating as a standalone brand under CEO Joel Holland.
Choice says the deal fits its asset-light strategy and loyalty overlap, but expects no material impact on 2026 results and no change to its 2026 share repurchase plans; the transaction is expected to close October 1, 2026.
• 25d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Continues Upscale Momentum with New Openings Across Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection
Choice Hotels opened six new upscale properties across its Cambria Hotels and Ascend Collection brands in Colorado, Florida, Vermont, and Wisconsin.
The company's upscale portfolio now spans more than 300 open U.S. hotels with nearly 150 properties in the pipeline, and Ascend Collection passed its 500th hotel opening earlier this year.
Management framed the openings as evidence of developer demand for the upscale platform, though the release contains no revenue or earnings impact.
• 26d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2026.
Choice is one of the world's largest lodging franchisors with an asset-light model spanning more than 7,500 hotels and roughly 650,000 rooms in 49 countries, so the payout reflects ongoing franchise-fee cash generation rather than any shift in capital-allocation strategy.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › News
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Presents at Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference 2026 Transcript
seekingalpha.com • 1mo ago News
Why Is Choice Hotels (CHH) Down 9.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
zacks.com • 1mo ago Press Release
Choice Hotels International President and Chief Executive Officer to Speak at Bank of America Gaming & Lodging Conference September 9; Remarks to be Webcast
Choice Hotels International announced that President and CEO Dominic Dragisich will speak at the 2026 Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference on Wednesday, September 9, with remarks beginning at approximately 11:30 am Eastern Time.
The remarks will be webcast live and accessible through the company's Investor Relations website, with the webcast available for replay until November 9, 2026.
The release contains no new financial results, guidance, or operational updates — it is a routine scheduling notice ahead of the conference appearance.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Appoints Dominic Dragisich as President & Chief Executive Officer
Choice Hotels appointed Dominic Dragisich as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors, effective immediately, following his tenure as interim CEO since May 2026.
The Board selected Dragisich after a comprehensive search of internal and external candidates, citing his decade of experience at the company and role in recent strategic initiatives.
Dragisich previously served as CFO and held other senior operational roles at Choice Hotels, bringing prior experience from Marriott International and XO Communications.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 4
CHH: 8-K · debt financing
Choice Hotels International entered into a $500 million senior unsecured credit agreement on August 28, 2026 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as administrative agent and a syndicate of lenders, creating a $500 million unsecured term loan maturing August 28, 2029 with an optional one-year extension subject to lender consent.
The term loan bears interest at SOFR plus a 1.25% margin (with a 0.00% floor) or a base rate plus 0.25%, and proceeds are expected to fund general corporate purposes including working capital and debt repayment.
The agreement imposes financial maintenance covenants requiring a fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 2.5 to 1.0 and a consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 4.5 to 1.0, with a step-up to 5.5 to 1.0 permitted after material acquisitions; the fixed charge covenant is waived while the company maintains an investment grade rating.
The financing is routine balance-sheet management rather than a distress signal, but it adds floating-rate exposure and covenant restrictions on dividends, buybacks, liens and additional indebtedness, and a change in control constitutes an event of default.
SEC 8-K • 1mo ago AI analysis › News
Choice Hotels: Shares Still Cheap As U.S. Operations Turn A Corner
seekingalpha.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Choice Hotels International Celebrates National Waffle Day with the Ultimate Route 66 Comfort® Stop
Choice Hotels is celebrating National Waffle Day and the Route 66 centennial with a pop-up event on the Santa Monica Pier featuring brand ambassador Keegan-Michael Key.
The activation highlights the Comfort brand's complimentary breakfast tradition, noting it serves over 30 million waffles annually across more than 2,100 locations worldwide.
Parent company Choice Hotels International operates one of the world's largest lodging franchisor networks, comprising over 7,500 hotels and 650,000 rooms across 51 countries.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotel International's Cambria® Hotels Continues Expansion with New Openings in Texas and Oregon
Choice Hotels International expanded its Cambria Hotels brand with the opening of two new properties in Euless, Texas and Bend, Oregon.
The Euless location features 107 guestrooms near DFW Airport, while the Bend property offers 131 rooms, adding to the brand's total of more than 75 open hotels in the U.S.
Management noted that these openings support the broader upscale strategy, with over 50 additional properties currently in the pipeline.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › News
Choice Hotels: Solid Performance And Improved Prospects
seekingalpha.com • 2mo ago News
Choice Hotels International Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
marketbeat.com • 2mo ago News
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com • 2mo ago News
Compared to Estimates, Choice Hotels (CHH) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
zacks.com • 2mo ago News
Choice Hotels (CHH) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
zacks.com • 2mo ago Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Choice Hotels reported Q2 revenue of $441 million, up 3.5% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA growing 6% to $175 million.
U.S. RevPAR increased 1.3% and global net rooms grew 2.6%, supported by strong international growth and a 24% increase in the U.S. conversion pipeline.
The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $635M-$650M, reflecting improved RevPAR and royalty rates, though GAAP net income guidance was lowered due to higher investments and taxes.
Year-to-date, Choice returned $139 million to shareholders through $113 million in buybacks and $26 million in dividends.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › News
Choice Hotels (CHH) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
zacks.com • 2mo ago News
HTHT vs. CHH: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
zacks.com • 2mo ago Press Release
Choice Hotels International's WoodSpring Suites® Ranked #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the JD Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study
WoodSpring Suites was ranked the #1 Economy Extended Stay Hotel Brand in the J.D. Power 2026 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study.
This marks the fifth consecutive year the brand has topped the category, achieving the highest ranking across all six evaluated dimensions including guest room and value.
As of the end of Q1 2026, the brand comprises 583 open properties with an additional 280 projects in the pipeline.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International to Report Second Quarter 2026 Earnings on August 5, 2026
Choice Hotels International announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, before the market opens.
The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day, featuring Interim CEO Dom Dragisich and CFO Scott Oaksmith to review performance.
Choice Hotels is a leading global lodging franchisor with a portfolio of over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 51 countries and territories.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board of Directors
Choice Hotels International appointed Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data & Analytics Officer of CVS Health, to its Board of Directors as a new independent director.
Keshavarz brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, having previously led enterprise data strategy at CVS Health and co-founded McKinsey's healthcare analytics practice.
The company operates over 7,500 hotels across 51 countries and territories under 22 brands.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Launches Detours Worth Taking Guide to Help Travelers Explore More on Their Summer Road Trip
Choice Hotels International launched its 'Great American Detour' campaign, featuring a curated travel guide highlighting hidden gems and nearby hotel properties.
The initiative includes limited-edition Summer Detour Kits and a road trip tour to celebrate Route 66's centennial.
The company leverages its portfolio of over 7,500 hotels, emphasizing its proximity to interstate exits and national parks to serve road travelers.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces "Local Favorites" Breakfast Program, Bringing a Taste of the Community to Guests' Morning Routine
Choice Hotels International introduced 'Local Favorites,' a new breakfast program for its Sleep Inn brand that highlights regional flavors and community storytelling.
The initiative is part of the broader 'Morning Medley' hot breakfast refresh, designed to balance guest experience with operational simplicity for franchise owners.
Sleep Inn properties, which number over 440 locations worldwide, will offer optional regionally inspired waffle recipes developed in collaboration with Golden Waffle to facilitate easy adoption.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Announces Tony Pallas as Chief Technology Officer
Choice Hotels International promoted Tony Pallas to Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately.
Pallas will lead enterprise technology, engineering, and the SkyTouch Technology platform, reporting to Chief Data, AI & Technology Officer Anna Scozzafava.
The move reinforces the company's focus on AI and data-driven innovation, building on Pallas' prior track record of growing the property management system business's revenue by 68% and EBITDA by nearly 100%.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Strengthens Extended Stay Leadership with 30th Everhome Suites Opening
Choice Hotels opened its 30th Everhome Suites hotel in Georgetown, Texas, marking a key milestone in its extended-stay brand expansion.
The company reports that nearly half of all new economy and midscale extended-stay construction in the U.S. is part of its system, with 11 consecutive quarters of double-digit room growth.
As of Q1 2026, eight Everhome Suites are under construction and 40 are in the pipeline, supporting a total extended-stay portfolio of nearly 600 hotels.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
CHH: 8-K · amendment
Choice Hotels International (CHH) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 21, 2026. Shareholders approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to increase the board size range from three to twelve directors to five to fifteen directors.
The filing also discloses the election of eleven directors and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2026. An advisory vote on executive compensation was approved by shareholders.
The company simultaneously filed its Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, effective May 21, 2026, which update the board size provisions to align with the charter amendment. These are routine governance updates with no material financial impact.
SEC 8-K • 5mo ago Press Release
Choice Hotels International Announces CEO Transition
Patrick Pacious is stepping down as CEO of Choice Hotels after nearly 21 years, with Dominic Dragisich appointed as Interim CEO effective immediately.
Dragisich, formerly the company's CFO and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, will lead the company while the Board conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent successor.
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 financial guidance, signaling that the leadership transition is not expected to derail near-term operational or financial targets.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Choice Hotels International declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on its common stock.
The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 1, 2026.
This is a routine maintenance of the company's existing dividend policy with no change in rate or guidance.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Concludes 70th Annual Convention, "Making More Possible" for Franchise Owners and Guests
Choice Hotels concluded its 70th Annual Convention, unveiling a new suite of AI-driven tools designed to increase revenue and streamline operations for franchise owners.
The company highlighted its enhanced Choice Privileges rewards program, which now boasts more than 75 million members driving repeat stays and faster elite status attainment.
CEO Patrick Pacious emphasized the company's readiness for the next era of AI-led travel discovery and 'agentic commerce' to boost long-term franchisee profitability.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Unveils New Technologies and AI-Powered Solutions to Help Owners Capture More Demand and Operational Excellence
Choice Hotels International unveiled a suite of new AI-powered technologies and strategic partnerships with Amazon Web Services and Salesforce designed to help franchise owners drive revenue and improve operational efficiency.
The new product lineup includes Choice Hotels Business Direct for SMB bookings, EasyBid for group sales, CHARLIE for staff coaching, and RAISE for rate management.
CEO Patrick Pacious emphasized that these tools are designed to help owners win business as AI reshapes travel discovery and booking, reinforcing the company's leadership in hospitality technology.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Opens Its 70th Annual Convention, "Making More Possible" for Franchise Owners Through Performance, Scale and Strategic Investments
Choice Hotels opened its 70th Annual Convention, unveiling AI-powered tools like EasyBid and RAISE to help franchisees optimize revenue and streamline operations.
The company reported strong development momentum across its portfolio, particularly in extended stay where U.S. franchise agreements increased 15% year over year and the pipeline reached 30,600 rooms.
International net room growth reached 13% in the first quarter of 2026, while the Canadian business delivered its strongest first-quarter growth in a decade with revenue up over 20%.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Choice Hotels International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
prnewswire.com • 5mo ago Press Release
Choice Hotels' Canadian Business Achieves Best First Quarter Growth in a Decade Following Successful Integration
Choice Hotels' Canadian segment delivered its strongest first quarter in over a decade, with net room growth of 3.4% and revenue increasing over 20% year-over-year.
RevPAR grew 5.2% on a currency-neutral basis while the development pipeline expanded by 55%, signaling successful execution following last year's transition to a direct franchising model.
Management attributed the momentum to the strength of the franchisee community and increased scale, positioning the business for continued growth in the region.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Recent SEC filings with analysis 
