CarbinX, the world’s first small-scale carbon capture device developed by CleanO2, captures CO2 emissions from hotel water boilers, reducing carbon emissions by 6-8 tons per year and cutting natural gas consumption by up to 20%. The system also produces pearl ash, a byproduct that can be used to manufacture soaps and other potential sources of revenue.
Delivered in a ready-to-assemble crate, Lobby in a Box empowers hotel owners to easily adapt their lobby spaces to meet the specific needs of long-staying guests, who typically prefer an in-room dining experience thanks to the fully equipped kitchens in rooms of extended stay properties. This approach offers a versatile alternative to convert the standard lobby dining spaces in transient hotels and enables hoteliers to create new income opportunities for the MainStay brand by incorporating a marketplace that features on-the-go food and beverage options, essential travel items, and more.
Choice Hotels 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.
Sally Bartas, chief talent and culture officer of Choice Hotels International, was named one of the 50 Most Powerful Latinas in 2024 by the Association of Latino Professionals for America, joining an esteemed group of trailblazing leaders making critical contributions across various industries.
A first mover in the space, Choice Hotels extended stays conversion success builds on the company's "Kitchen-in-a-Box" concept, a modular kitchen design that allows franchisees to quickly and easily convert almost any transient hotel into an extended stay hotel with kitchens in each room in as little as 3-4 months, enabling owners and developers to start offering extended stay rooms more quickly.
Choice Hotels International’s Advanced Analytics and Learning and Development teams have won two Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for Data Discovery, the company’s data fluency training program. The awards recognize organizations around the world with superior programs in human capital management that deliver measurable results. The teams earned top honors for Best Custom Content and the Best Learning Program Supporting a Change Transformation Business Strategy.
The Quincy is more than just a hotel; it serves as a bridge connecting guests with Washington, D.C.'s storied past and vibrant present. With 99 spacious guest rooms thoughtfully designed to provide a home-away-from-home atmosphere, The Quincy is ideal for extended stays. Each room is equipped with a full kitchen, offering guests the flexibility to enjoy home-cooked meals, while a grab-and-go station in the lobby caters to those on the move. The hotel has also partnered with neighboring restaurant and bar, Pisco y Nazca and Recessions to offer curated dining experiences that showcase local and international flavors.
Conveniently located near downtown St. Louis, the newest Radisson is less than 30 minutes from both St. Louis Lambert International Airport and St. Louis Downtown Airport and offers easy access to popular attractions like the iconic Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Aquarium and the Budweiser Brewery Experience. The four-story, 119-room hotel offers a clean and modern nature-inspired design and a variety of thoughtful features and services designed to provide guests with a harmonious stay. All guest rooms have a dedicated ergonomic work area, free WiFi, a flat screen TV, refrigerator and microwave, and sofa beds are offered in the hotel's larger suites.
Guests of Choice Hotels International extended stay hotel brands Everhome Suites and WoodSpring Suites, who on average stay more than seven nights, can now enjoy access to in-depth coverage of professional football teams, live breaking news and commentary, and award-winning original programming to stay up-to-speed with their favorite teams throughout the season while they travel.
The reintroduction of the SOAR program earlier this year reaffirmed Choice's longstanding commitment to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in reaching their goal of making small business ownership a reality. Choice Hotels is the only hospitality company with a dedicated team solely focused on extending the opportunity of hotel ownership to underrepresented populations. Since the program's inception more than 20 years ago, Choice has proudly awarded and financially supported more than 370 franchise agreements with underrepresented minority and veteran entrepreneurs.
