MultiVu Video Feed: U.S. Armed Services Members Receive Elite Treatment With Choice Privileges

Just in time for veteran's day, go for gold! Choice Hotels International, Inc. announces a new permanent Armed Services Program as part of its Choice Privileges rewards program.

Effective immediately, active duty or reserve military members, retired military, National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, as well as eligible spouses and dependents can join the Choice Privileges rewards program at the elite gold level, a level that normally requires 10 hotel nights per year.

As part of the new Armed Services Choice Privileges program, members receive a 10 percent point bonus on qualifying stays at over 5,000 locations across all ten Choice Hotels brands, exclusive elite customer service and reservations phone numbers, and exclusive elite member offers.

Along with the special elite gold benefits of the Armed Services program, Choice Privileges members also receive free high-speed internet access (excluding Rodeway Inn Hotels), extended check-out, complimentary newspaper (excluding Suburban Extended Stay hotels), express reservations and check-in as part of their standard membership.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: www.choiceprivileges.com/armedservices

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NEWS: Choice Hotels Announces Armed Services Program Including Elite Gold Status Special Benefits

FORMAT: B-roll and Soundbites

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Video, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/34771/press.html

    SOUNDBITES:
    * Kim Mattingly, General Manager, Comfort Inn at Andrews Air Force Base
    * Beryl W. Love, National Programs Director, AMVETS
    * Stephen P. Joyce, Choice Hotels International, President and Chief
      Executive Officer

    B-ROLL INCLUDES:
    * Choice Hotel Properties
    * Flags
    * Armed Forces Personnel

VIDEO PROVIDED BY: Choice Hotels

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