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Silver Spring, MD (November 1, 2004) � Choice Hotels International
(NYSE:CHH) today introduced a new logo for its flagship Comfort Inn brand
that, in the words of President and CEO Charles A. Ledsinger, Jr., �more
accurately reflects the Comfort Inn brand�s marketplace position as a midscale
lodging leader in terms of quality, product consistency and service.�
The new Comfort Inn sign, featuring the brand�s signature multi-colored circular �sunburst� on a royal blue background, will be in place on domestic Comfort Inn brand hotels, as well as all new Comfort Inn brand hotels entering the system, by December 31, 2005. Comfort Inn brand hotels outside of the U.S. will have the new sign by December 31, 2006. According to Ledsinger, the new look for Comfort Inn is actually one
element among several brand enhancements as the company continues to improve
the brand�s overall consistency and quality. �Working in tandem with
Comfort Inn franchisees, we have taken an already-strong brand and improved
its guest services and amenities,� he said. �This new logo for the
brand better conveys the brand�s consistency, quality and service attributes
to travelers.�
�Comfort Inn is evolving into a consistent, new-build product that offers highly-desired amenities and services � with a rate that puts the brand solidly in the upper end of the midscale segment,� said Ledsinger. �This new image creates an impression of the brand to which it is far better suited.� As part of the Comfort Inn reimaging plan, Choice Hotels has created a financial assistance program to help franchisees. Additionally, the company will launch a multi-faceted marketing and communications plan in January 2005 to increase consumer awareness of the new image. Choice Hotels International is one of the world�s largest lodging franchisors, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 44 countries under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn brand names. |
Contact:
Choice Hotels International Anne Papa Curtis Tel: (301) 592-5155 [email protected] www.choicehotels.com |
Also See: | Choice Hotels, With 4,810 Franchised Hotels, Reports 2003 Net Income of $71.9 million, Compared to Prior Year Net Income of $ 60.8 million / Hotel Operating Statistics / February 2004 |