ROCKVILLE, Md., May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels
International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel
companies, in partnership with O'Reilly Hospitality Management,
LLC, announced today that the Cambria Hotel Plano-Frisco has been
awarded LEED Silver certification. This marks the Cambria Hotels
brand's first property to receive LEED certification.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating
system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is
the foremost program for high performance buildings, homes and
communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated
for improved environmental and human health performance.
"Cambria Hotels are designed to meet the needs of today's modern
traveler. So we are constantly maintaining a keen awareness of what
matters to guests today, like sustainability," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale
brands at Choice Hotels. "We plan to continue to roll out
environmentally-friendly properties nationwide and thank our
Plano property and O'Reilly
Hospitality Management for setting the bar."
Achieving LEED certification requires multiple stringent
criteria. The Cambria Hotel Plano-Frisco was recognized for taking
multiple energy saving measures which include: convenient electric
automobile recharge stations, solar power, water efficient
landscaping, water use reduction, renewable energy, low emitting
building materials and a green housekeeping plan.
The four-story, 129-room Cambria Hotel Plano-Legacy is located
at 7500 Parkwood Blvd. and opened in March
2015. The property is conveniently situated just minutes
from the popular Shops at Legacy and several Fortune 1000 company
headquarters, including Alliance Data Systems Corporation, Dr.
Pepper Snapple Group, Rent-A-Center, and J.C. Penney.
Like all Cambria brand hotels, the Plano property features contemporary onsite
dining, serving a menu comprised of local specialties, liquor,
wine, and local craft beers, as well as freshly prepared
grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches, and a barista bar. With
more than 2,400 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and
conference space, the hotel is perfect for business travelers who
need space to work. The property also includes a fitness center and
an outdoor pool complete with cabanas.
Headquartered in Springfield,
Mo., O'Reilly Hospitality Management has developed and
managed an array of award-winning upscale restaurants, full service
hotels, and properties. In addition to Plano, Choice Hotels and O'Reilly Hospitality
Management recently teamed up this year to open a property in
McAllen, Texas, and are poised to
help the Cambria brand expand to Phoenix later this year.
"It truly is an honor to receive this extraordinary distinction
for the Plano property," said
Tim O'Reilly, CEO for O'Reilly
Hospitality Management. "Choice Hotels has been a tremendous
partner throughout the process of bringing this hotel to the area
as well as in other cities, and provides all of the resources for
us to be able to achieve an accomplishment like this. We look
forward to continue offering guests traveling on business and
leisure with an upscale and now officially environmentally-friendly
lodging experience."
Cambria hotels are designed to provide a unique and distinctive
experience with the services and amenities that travelers demand,
including casually tailored décor, flexible spaces for meeting or
socializing, rooms that are comfortable and composed, and of
course, free Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay fully connected while
they travel. The spa-like bathrooms offer contemporary fixtures,
refined surfaces and abundant light.
About Cambria Hotels
Cambria Hotels are designed for
the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with
simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves
while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by
the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting
space, and local freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria
Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open
in Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. There are currently 29 properties
open across the country and 50 under development in the U.S. and
Canada. To learn more, visit
www.cambriahotelsandsuites.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
(NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest hotel companies. With
approximately 6,500 hotels franchised in more than 40 countries and
territories, Choice Hotels International represents more than
500,000 rooms around the globe. As of March 31, 2017, 795 hotels were in our
development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®,
Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep
Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay
Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Vacation Rentals by Choice
Hotels™ brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices
to meet guests' needs. With more than 30 million members and
counting, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every
trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day
rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they
join. All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned
and operated. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more
information.
About O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC
O'Reilly
Hospitality Management, LLC was formed by Mr. Tim O'Reilly,
Managing Member/CEO, in November 2007 and created by an
intense desire to provide a unique, enjoyable and consistent guest
experience through competent, attentive and team oriented
hospitality management. Please visit OHM's website
at www.ohospitalitymanagement.com.
© 2017 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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