DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has
been selected by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one
of the world's leading hotel companies, to deliver internet, Wi-Fi,
and mobility solutions.
Choice Hotels franchises approximately 6,500 hotels representing
more than 500,000 rooms worldwide across 11 brands, including
Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria,
Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality, Clarion, MainStay
Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway
Inn.
Connectivity for guests and back-end operations is essential to
a guest's stay, and demand has never been greater.
With AT&T Internet and Wi-Fi solutions, Choice Hotels can
offer franchisees a single provider to bring fast and reliable
connectivity to guests. These solutions are now available at Choice
properties across the U.S.
Guests at participating locations will use AT&T Wi-Fi to
work efficiently, enjoy entertainment or just stay connected.
AT&T is providing wireless access points, equipment,
installation services and 24/7 guest support for Wi-Fi at Choice
properties.
With AT&T internet connectivity, Choice properties can stay
connected over a dedicated fiber line. This helps back office
applications run smoothly. Corporate offices also use the reliable
and secure AT&T MPLS network to run operations in the U.S.,
Australia and the UK.
"We are pleased to be working with AT&T as a Qualified
Vendor (QV). Our QV program identifies best in class hospitality
offerings, taking out the guess work for our hotel franchisees and
enabling them to focus on what they do best – delivering
exceptional guest experiences," said Rick
Summa, vice president of Procurement Services for Choice
Hotels. "Connectivity is key for today's traveler, and AT&T is
providing high-speed reliable connections whether they stay at our
hotels for business or leisure."
Choice Hotels has stringent requirements for its preferred
vendors based on quality, reliability, performance and value.
Through its Qualified Vendor Program, Choice franchisees have the
option to take advantage of a negotiated brand discount from
AT&T, simplifying the purchasing process at the hotel
level.
AT&T also provides mobile connectivity to Choice employees
with solutions like AT&T Enhanced Push-to-Talk. The new
agreement lets Choice Hotels International expand current mobile
solutions to additional properties and more easily manage
operations to improve guest services.
"We share a passion with Choice Hotels International for
transformative technology," said Linda
Rogers, vice president, AT&T Global Business Enterprise
Solutions, AT&T. "We're here to help Choice provide the best
experience to guests and empower its employees with the tools
needed to do so."
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®, 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 31 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 AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions
around the globe connect with leading entertainment, business,
mobile and high speed internet services. We offer the nation's best
data network** and the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless
provider. We're one of the world's largest providers of pay TV. We
have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries.
Nearly 3.5 million companies, from small to large businesses around
the globe, turn to AT&T for our highly secure smart
solutions.
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**Claim based on the Nielsen Certified Data Network Score. Score
includes data reported by wireless consumers in the Nielsen Mobile
Insights survey, network measurements from Nielsen Mobile
Performance and Nielsen Drive Test Benchmarks for Q4 2016 + Q1 2017
across 121 markets.
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