Cambria Suites Franchise News

Sunflower Hospitality LLC, Delant Construction Co. and Choice Hotels International Work Together to Build Second Cambria Suites Hotel in Florida
MIAMI, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sunflower Hospitality LLC, Delant Construction Co. and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today celebrated the official groundbreaking of a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami, Fla. The Miami property signifies the continued expansion of the Cambria Suites brand into major urban markets, following the recent announcement of two new development deals in New York City and one in Washington, D.C. Additionally, Choice Hotels has acquired land parcels in five other major markets for potential future development.
The 122-suite hotel will be located along Highway 836 near Miami International Airport, on the 6700th block of NW 7th Street...

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the development of a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami, FL, today at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit. The property will be developed by Miami-based Sunflower Hospitality LLC.
The Miami property signifies the expansion of the Cambria Suites brand into major urban markets, following the recent announcement of two new development deals in New York City and one in Washington, DC. Additionally, Choice Hotels has acquired land parcels in five other major markets for potential future development.
"The Miami development reflects our commitment to expanding the Cambria Suites brand into urban markets," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International...

SILVER SPRING, Md. and OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cambria Suites hotel of Oklahoma City, owned by Suenos Hospitality, was recently named the 2011 Full Service Hotel of the Year by the Latino Hotel Association as part of the organization's annual Estrella Awards.
As the owner of the winning property, John Lopez, owner of Suenos Hospitality LLC, was present to accept the award at a recent ceremony. Mr. Lopez's Cambria Suites Oklahoma City hotel was named as this year's full service hotel award recipient due to the overwhelmingly positive guest comments for the property. The hotel was selected from among seven other nominated properties in its segment.
"We are proud and honored to be recognized with this award, which was made possible by the outstanding team we have in place at our Oklahoma City property — the entire staff shares this award for its unwavering commitment to customer service each and every day," said Mr...

Top Reasons Americans Are Choosing to Vacation Within Their State SILVER SPRING, Md., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- With the summer travel season upon us, Cambria Suites has found in a recent survey* that more Americans (67 percent) are planning to take a summer vacation this year than those who took one last year (62 percent). Vacations close to home are on the rise, with a quarter (25 percent, up 4 percent from last year) of Americans planning to vacation close to home and stay in a hotel, and 19 percent (up 6 percent from last year) of Americans planning to enjoy a stay-cation (i.e., at home) this year.

With a quarter of Americans planning to vacation close to home and stay in a hotel, or take a "near-cation" as Cambria Suites calls it, the survey also sheds light on the reasons this is an appealing option for summer travel plans...

SILVER SPRING, Md., March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has appointed Michael Murphy to senior vice president for the worldwide lodging franchisor's Cambria Suites brand. In his role leading Cambria Suites, Mr. Murphy will build upon the many powerful resources that Choice Hotels currently has in place to support the brand.

"Under Michael's leadership and with the leadership support provided by our development group, we are confident that current and prospective Cambria Suites franchisees will be able to benefit from the investment we are making in Cambria Suites and the resources we are providing the brand," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International. "In addition to benefitting from his vision for Cambria Suites, our franchisees also will be able to count on his continued oversight of global sales...

Consumers are invited to share their stories of a Valentine's Day gone wrong for a chance to win one of three vacation packages SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- If February 14 didn't meet your expectations, Cambria Suites is offering the opportunity for a do-over with its second annual Valentine's Day Redo Contest. The all-suites brand from Choice Hotels invites consumers to share stories of their Valentine's Day gone wrong for a chance to win one of three vacation prize packages at the Cambria Suites property of the winner's choice. The grand prize includes airfare for two, a three-night stay in a premier suite, a $1,000 Visa® gift card, a $150 dining credit for the hotel's bistro and a personalized welcome package.

Between February 15 and 28, people can enter the contest by submitting their personal story in 200-words or less on the Cambria Suites Facebook page...

Choice Hotels Making Significant Investment in the Cambria Suites Brand SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced today that two new development contracts for its Cambria Suites brand have been signed for New York City in Times Square and in Chelsea. The New York City development deals demonstrate the unprecedented commitment Choice Hotels has made to the Cambria Suites brand. This commitment includes mezzanine financing and capital to support the growth of the brand.

These are the first Choice Hotels properties for each developer, the first Cambria Suites hotels to open in New York City, and the first time that multiple Cambria Suites properties are simultaneously under development in a single metropolitan city...

Horizon Hospitality and Pittsburgh Penguins Welcome Guests at New CONSOL Energy Center Arena Hotel Starting Today PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Horizon Properties Group, LLC, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Horizon Hospitality, LLC, and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the new Cambria Suites hotel in Pittsburgh has opened. Cambria Suites hotels offer contemporary and spacious suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms and amenities not often found in typical hotels today. The 142-suite hotel is located on Centre Avenue adjacent to the new CONSOL Energy Center and managed by Horizon Hospitality, LLC, which recently opened the very first Cambria Suites hotel of Pennsylvania in Washington County near The Meadows Racetrack and Casino...

Upscale Brand Marks the First All-Suites Option for the Community

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel on Racetrack Road in Washington, Penn. has opened. Cambria Suites hotels offer contemporary and spacious suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms and amenities not often found in typical hotels today. The 105-suite hotel is the first of two Cambria Suites properties opening in Pennsylvania and is owned by Adios Associates, L.P., an affiliate of Horizon Properties Group and Madison Realty Group.
"It is exciting to be the first all-suites hotel for Washington, PA and we're thrilled to open our doors to the community," said Rodney Piatt, CEO of Horizon Properties Group, co-developer of the property...

TripAdvisor rankings reveal that the upscale all-suites brand is a customer favorite

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Suites announced today that 95 percent of its 21 open properties are among the Top 10 hotels in their market, as ranked by TripAdvisor, the most popular and largest online travel community. In addition, nearly 67 percent of the hotels are ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in their markets.
Using a proprietary algorithm, the TripAdvisor Popularity Index incorporates traveler ratings to determine traveler satisfaction based on the most recent information, measured by both quantity and quality of content written about the hotel. TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is unbiased, completely organic and does not use paid results to influence rankings...

Upscale Hotel Nears Construction Completion in Growing Uptown Area PITTSBURGH /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Horizon Properties Group, LLC, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Horizon Hospitality, LLC and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the "topping off" milestone of the new Cambria Suites Pittsburgh hotel last week. The 142-suite hotel is located on Centre Avenue adjacent to the new Consol Energy Center and is expected to open in December of this year.

"Now that we're nearing completion, we can feel the rising excitement and interest in the area," said Rodney Piatt, CEO of Horizon Properties Group. "This Cambria Suites hotel has become a catalyst for revitalizing the Uptown section of Pittsburgh."

The Cambria Suites hotel brings the latest in hotel innovation to the Pittsburgh area...

Upscale, All-Suites Brand Offers Guests the Comforts of Home SILVER SPRING, Md., /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Roanoke, Va. opened yesterday. Cambria Suites hotels offer contemporary and spacious suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms and amenities not often found in typical hotels today. The 127-suite Roanoke hotel is the first Cambria Suites in Virginia and is owned by Roanoke Hotel Group, LLC.

"We're thrilled to open the 21st Cambria Suites hotel," said Kevin J. Lewis, president, Cambria Suites. "The Roanoke property is a great addition to the local community, conveniently located next to the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute and near downtown...

Where Life Meets Style: New Upscale All-Suites Brand for Today's Travelers SILVER SPRING, Md. /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. opened on January 11, 2010. Cambria Suites hotels are designed for guests who want to take their lifestyle with them when traveling, and feature stylish design with guest suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms. The 134-suite Oklahoma City hotel is owned by Pat and John C. Lopez, of Suenos Hospitality of Oklahoma City and operated by HP Hotels. As of January 1, 2010, there are 19 Cambria Suites hotels open and nearly 30 under development nationwide.

"We're so proud to work with John Lopez to bring our lifestyle brand to Oklahoma City," said Kevin J...

Horizon Hospitality and the Pittsburgh Penguins Partner to Build Hotel Adjacent to New Consol Energy Center PITTSBURGH /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Horizon Hospitality, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Lodging Associates and Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrated the official ground breaking of a new Cambria Suites hotel, the all-suite brand from Choice Hotels designed to appeal to travelers who seek contemporary, upscale accommodations at a great value, in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. The 142-suite hotel will be located on Centre Avenue adjacent to the new Consol Energy Center. The ground breaking ceremony was held today at the construction site with business, community and government leaders in attendance. The construction of the Cambria Suites hotel is scheduled to be completed in fall 2010...

SILVER SPRING, Md. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nearly half of American adults (46 percent) feel that travel would be less stressful if they could be upgraded to a suite whenever they stayed at a hotel, according to new research from Cambria Suites,* the newest all-suite brand from Choice Hotels designed to appeal to travelers who seek contemporary, upscale accommodations at a great value. In fact, being upgraded is so sweet that 23 percent of travelers said they'd feel like they died and went to heaven and 20 percent would never want to leave their hotel suite.

Staying in a comfortable suite on the road is important to both business and leisure travelers, who often go to great lengths for an upgrade. More than a third of those surveyed (39 percent) said they'd try to charm the front desk staff for a suite, while 38 percent would cut out other travel expenses to be upgraded to a suite...

New Upscale, Select Service All-Suites Brand Perfectly Combines Form and Function to Meet the Needs of Today's Travelers

SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Aurora, Colo. opened on July 1, 2009. Cambria Suites hotels are designed for guests who want to take their lifestyle with them when traveling, and feature stylish design with guest suites that are larger than standard hotel rooms. The 151-suite Aurora hotel is owned and operated by New Vision Hotels, LLC. As of June 30, 2009, there are 18 Cambria Suites hotels open and more than 60 under development nationwide.

"We are proud to be working with New Vision Hotels, LLC to bring Colorado its third property, this time to the Denver area," said Kevin J...

New Upscale, Select Service All-Suites Brand Perfectly Combines Form and Function to Meet the Needs of Today's Travelers

SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Traverse City, Mich. is having its grand opening on Thursday, October 8, 2009. The hotel, which opened on June 23, 2009, was the 14(th) Cambria Suites, of the now 18 locations nationwide. Cambria Suites hotels are designed for guests who want to take their lifestyle with them when traveling, and feature a stylish design with guest suites that are 25 percent larger than standard hotel rooms. The 92-suite Traverse City hotel, owned and operated by Summerside Properties, LLC, is the first all-suites property in the area...

New Upscale, Select Service All-Suites Brand Perfectly Combines Form and Function to Meet the Needs of Today's Travelers

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Madison, Wis. opened on July 23, 2009. Cambria Suites hotels are designed for guests who want to take their lifestyle with them when traveling, and hotels feature a stylish design with guest suites that are 25 percent larger than standard hotel rooms. The 121-suite Cambria Suites hotel is owned by Madison CS Hospitality, LLC and operated by HP Hotels. As of June 30, 2009, there are 18 Cambria Suites hotels open and over 60 under development nationwide.

"We are excited to open the Cambria Suites hotel in Madison," said Kevin J...

New Upscale, Select Service All-Suites Brand Perfectly Combines Form and Function to Meet the Needs of Today's Travelers SILVER SPRING, Md. /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) today announced that the Cambria Suites hotel in Maple Grove, MN opened on August 6, 2009. Cambria Suites hotels are designed for guests who want to take their lifestyle with them when traveling, and hotels feature a stylish design with guest suites that are 25 percent larger than standard hotel rooms. The 129-suite Maple Grove hotel is owned and operated by Grove Hospitality, LLC. As of June 30, 2009, there are 18 Cambria Suites hotels open and over 60 under development nationwide.

"Cambria Suites Maple Grove is our second property in the Minnesota area," said Kevin Lewis, president, Cambria Suites and Extended Stay brands...

Despite Uncertain Economy Brand Continues to Focus on Growth SILVER SPRING, Md. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cambria Suites, the newest brand of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is pleased to announce the openings of five hotel properties in five weeks during the months of June and July. The new properties are located in: Traverse City, Mich. (opened June 23, 2009), Aurora, Colo. (opened June 27, 2009), Noblesville, Ind. (opened July 2, 2009), Maple Grove, Minn. (opened July 9, 2009), and Madison, Wis. (opened July 22, 2009).

Despite a challenging economy, the brand is growing nationally and is on schedule to develop and open an additional four properties in 2009.

"These openings are a very important accomplishment for us," said Kevin J...