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Choice Hotels Expands U.S. Footprint with 6,400 Q2 Room Openings
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Choice Hotels Expands U.S. Footprint with 6,400 Q2 Room Openings

Choice Hotels International reported a 27% increase in U.S. room openings in Q2, driven by extended-stay and conversion growth, while RevPAR rose 1.3%. However, net income fell 21% to $64 million due to increased expenses and reimbursable deficits.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1U.S. room openings surged 27% in Q2 to 6,400 rooms, marking the highest Q2 level since 2019.
  2. 2Systemwide U.S. RevPAR increased 1.3%, bolstered by rate growth and a 40-basis-point gain in occupancy.
  3. 3Net income declined 21% to $64 million amid higher SG&A costs, depreciation, and net reimbursable deficits.

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Source: asianhospitality.com

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