Choice Privileges Rewards Program Kicks Off 2005; New Elite Levels; Enhanced Web Capabilities, Worldwide Redemptions.SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CHH CHH Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia CHH Crustacean Hyperglycemic Hormone CHH Carter Holt Harvey Limited (Australia & New Zealand) CHH Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (Singapore) CHH Certified Hardware Hosineer ) has implemented several new features to the Choice Privileges rewards program to give its most frequent guests Elite status, allow all members to use the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the to manage their accounts, and enhanced the redemption options to include the ability to redeem redeem v. to buy back, as when an owner who had mortgaged his/her real property pays off the debt. The term also refers to paying the amount due and all charges after a foreclosure (due to failure to make payments when due) has begun. points for free nights at all Choice Hotels locations worldwide. The Choice Privileges rewards program is available at the mid-scale locations of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion A family of application development systems for Windows from SoftVelocity, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL (www.softvelocity.com). Clarion provides a comprehensive set of tools for development, including a screen builder, 4GL and application generator. and MainStay Suites Mainstay Suites is a brand of mid-priced extended stay hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International. Mainstay Suites hotels provide comfortable and affordable accommodations to extended stay travelers as well as provide many amenities to its guests. . The Choice Privileges rewards program members earn bonus points with each stay, a special membership card and exclusive reservations and customer service phone numbers through the program's new Elite levels. Choice Privileges introduced online profiles to speed the reservation process, online statements showing members their point balances, recent stay activity, and online redemption for free nights, miles/credits, gift certificates and more. Members can also redeem their Choice Privileges points for free nights at any of the over 4,000 Choice Hotels locations worldwide. "These program enhancements are in addition to all of the Choice Privileges exclusive benefits already offered through the program," said Wayne Wayne, city (1990 pop. 19,899), Wayne co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit, on the Lower Rouge River; inc. as a village 1869, and with surrounding areas as a city 1960. It has automobile and aircraft industries and other varied manufactures. Wielgus, Choice Hotels' executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "We continue to identify opportunities to reward Choice Privileges members, and based on our actively growing membership, travelers recognize the value that comes with participation in the Choice Privileges rewards program--it's the fastest way to free stays." Elite Levels Choice Privileges new Elite levels are based on the prior year's activity. There are two Elite levels: Gold and Platinum. --Elite Gold is achieved by staying at least 10 nights per calendar year as a Choice Privileges member and offers a 10% bonus on base points. --Elite Platinum is achieved by staying at least 30 nights per calendar year as a Choice Privileges member and offers a 15% bonus on base points. To count toward Elite membership, nights must be completed at a Choice Privileges location at a point-eligible rate and post to an account by December December: see month. 31. Online Profiles The enhanced web capabilities at choiceprivileges.com give members with an online profile the ability to quickly make a reservation, see current reservations and recent stay activity, and view their online statements. Members can redeem their points online for free nights at Choice Privileges locations, airline miles, gift certificates, and more. Additionally, members who provide an email address See Internet address. will receive exclusive 'member only' offers. International Redemption In addition to being able to redeem points at almost 3,000 mid-scale Choice Hotels' brands in the U.S. and Caribbean, Members of the program may now redeem Choice Privileges points for free nights internationally. There are nearly 1,200 Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn and Clarion brand hotels outside of the U.S. including hotels throughout Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of , Central and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe Europe (y  r`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000). ,
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According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Wielgus, the addition of Elite levels, expanded web capabilities, and worldwide redemptions for Choice Privileges members come at a critical time in the program's growth. "Membership in Choice Privileges increased significantly in 2004, as more features were added and more travelers recognized the benefits of staying at Choice brand hotels," he said. "The addition of Elite levels, enhanced web capabilities, as well as the worldwide redemption option, signal to Choice Privileges members that the benefits they've come to expect from membership are only going to get better," Wielgus said. With Choice Privileges, members earn 10 points per dollar spent on room rate each time they stay at an eligible rate at a U.S. location. In addition, Choice Privileges members can exchange 5,000 Choice Privileges points for 1,000 airline miles with participating airline partners. Members also receive hotel benefits such as express check-in, complimentary room upgrade, and extended check out, based on availability. Choice Privileges Visa Credit Card The Choice Privileges Visa Platinum credit card is a no annual fee rewards card that allows cardholders to earn bonus points at almost 3,000 Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites brand hotels throughout the U.S., as well as points for everyday spending at any location that accepts Visa credit cards. Cardholders receive 6,000 points after their first purchase which is typically enough for a free night at over 1,000 locations in the U.S(1). Choice Privileges Visa cardholders, who will automatically be enrolled in the Choice Privileges rewards program if not already a member, will earn five points per dollar spent when they use their Choice Privileges Visa card to pay for stays at Choice Hotels' mid-scale hotels and 2 points per dollar for everyday purchases. These points are in addition to the 10 points per dollar spent for eligible stays, for a total of 15 points per dollar(2). Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Members of the Choice Privileges rewards program may redeem points for free nights at Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, a global brand of independently owned luxury hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of quality and excellence in service. Choice Privileges members who earn points by staying at Choice's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites hotel brands may redeem points for free nights at any of the 129 luxurious Preferred Hotels properties worldwide. With hotels in 22 countries, Preferred Hotels are among the finest in the world. The company prides itself on the distinctiveness and diversity of its properties, in terms of location, ambiance am·bi·ance also am·bi·ence n. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low-key lighting . . . , decor and culture. "With more than 1 million new members joining in 2004, Choice Privileges membership increased to 3.4 million at year-end," said Wielgus. "The Choice Privileges rewards program has had a stellar year with increased membership, the new Choice Privileges Visa credit card, international redemption and the additional reward option with Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide." To find out more about the Choice Privileges rewards program, visit choiceprivileges.com or call 888.770.6800. Choice Hotels International is one of the world's largest lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a franchisors, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in over 40 countries under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge Econo Lodge is an economy motel chain based in the United States. Econo Lodge is the second largest brand in the Choice Hotels system. It is one of the best known names of its category and provides affordable rooms to budget travelers. , and Rodeway Inn Rodeway Inn is an upper-priced economy chain of motels in the United States and Canada. Rodeway Inn is a brand of the Choice Hotels group. There are over 150 locations in North America. brand names. For more information on Choice, visit the company's web site at choicehotels.com. Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Choice Privileges, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (1) The free night is based on a 6,000 point Choice Privileges award night hotel in the U.S. A free night may require more points at certain hotels. For point level information, visit choiceprivileges.com. Please allow 4-6 weeks after your purchase for the points to be deposited into your Choice Privileges account. (2) Cardholders earn 15 points per dollar for eligible stays at Choice Privileges hotels in the U.S. 15 points is based on 10 points per dollar earned through Choice Privileges membership plus 5 points per dollar earned with the Choice Privileges Visa credit card linked to the same Choice Privileges membership. Credit subject to approval. Normal credit standards Credit Standards The guidelines a company follows to determine whether a credit applicant is creditworthy. apply. Credit cards issued by Bank of America
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