SILVER SPRING, Md.,
March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- As winter wanes and warmer weather beckons weary travelers,
Choice Hotels is looking to send one lucky Facebook user on a
wonderful Caribbean vacation
getaway.*
From now through April 30, 2012,
Facebook users who "Like" Choice Hotels can learn how to enter into
the "Caribbean Dreamin' Sweepstakes" where they'll have the chance
to win a trip for two to the Caribbean. The sweepstakes grand prize winner
will receive cash for round-trip airfare for two and 100,000
Choice Privileges rewards points to redeem at one of our 11
different Caribbean island
hotels.
Don't like your odds? Well in addition to one grand prize
winner, Choice Hotels will also give away instant prizes right on
its Facebook page. After each consumer enters the sweepstakes,
they'll have a chance to play an instant win game where they can
win dozens of travel prizes including Amazon Kindles, Apple iPod
Shuffles, and Tumi.com Gift Cards.** What's more, consumers who
enter the sweepstakes and then share the promotion with their
family and friends will get a bonus sweepstakes entry.
"As more and more consumers conduct their vacation research and
travel booking through emerging social media and mobile channels,
we want to be there to offer them fun deals like this," said
Robert McDowell, senior vice
president of global distribution for Choice Hotels. "By giving one
lucky winner an amazing Caribbean
vacation through our Choice Hotels Facebook page, we're hoping to
directly engage with our guests in new and interesting ways."
Consumers can visit Facebook.com/ChoiceHotels and "Like" the
page to find out more about how to enter for a chance to win.
Choice Hotels brand locations available in the Caribbean include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites,
Quality, Clarion, and Ascend Collection brand properties in the
Bahamas, Turks and Caicos,
Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Curacao. As part of the Choice Hotels family,
these hotels offer free breakfast, internet, pools, sundecks, bars
and restaurants (specific amenities vary by location).
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) franchises more
than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 495,000 rooms, in
the United States and more than 30
other countries and territories. As of December 31, 2011, more than 400 hotels were
under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development
in the United States, representing
more than 30,000 rooms, and approximately 80 hotels, representing
approximately 7,000 rooms, were under construction, awaiting
conversion or approved for development in 20 other countries and
territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality,
Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban
Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve
guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership
program, travelers in the United
States, Canada and the
Caribbean have upscale lodging
options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.
Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice
Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at
www.choicehotels.com.
Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort
Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay
Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and
Ascend Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of
Choice Hotels International.
© 2012 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All
rights reserved.
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR
CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.)
18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion ends
4/30/12. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds
disclosure, visit www.facebook.com/choicehotels. Sponsor:
Choice Hotels International Services Corp., 10750 Columbia Pike,
Silver Spring, MD 20901.
** Instant prize winners are not eligible to win the grand
prize.
SOURCE Choice Hotels International, Inc.