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Company has also made upgrades to its existing iPhone and Android apps

Nearly one-in-five (18%) Americans plan to take more vacation trips during this summer than last summer but are keeping value for their travel dollars top of mind, according to a national survey conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Choice Hotels International among 2,199 U.S. adults in April.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announcesf 46 newly-opened franchised properties during the first quarter of 2012. Additionally, the company has executed a total of 64 new domestic contracts within the first quarter of 2012, a 14 percent increase over the same period last year.

EBITDA increased 19% to $33.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2012, compared to $27.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011. Operating income increased 21% from $25.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 to $31.1 million for the same period of 2012.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) recently announced that it has promoted Stephanie Lykins to vice president, talent development. Ms. Lykins will continue to report to Patrick Cimerola, senior vice president, human resources and administration.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced that it has named its associate Mark Weiner as the new head of its global sales division. Mr. Weiner previously served as the company's vice president of customer care and reservations, an area he will continue to lead as well, reporting to the organization's Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Robert McDowell.

Sunflower Hospitality LLC, Delant Construction Co. and Choice Hotels International Work Together to Build Second Cambria Suites Hotel in Florida

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named two company associates as the organization's newest corporate officers. The company's board of directors appointed Alexandra Jaritz, senior vice president of brand strategy and marketing, and Michael Murphy, senior vice president of Cambria Suites and Ascend Collection, as officers of the company. Both Ms. Jaritz and Mr. Murphy report directly to President and CEO Stephen P. Joyce.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named Robin Pence to the position of vice president of public relations. In this role, she will be responsible for developing and managing the external communications strategy for the company in the areas of public, media, industry and government relations.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the appointment of Barbara T. Alexander, to its Board of Directors.