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    Choice Hotels Appoint New CFO

    2025/12/22

      Choice Hotels Canada announced the appointment of Sandro Ragogna as its new chief financial officer. Contributing to the company’s efforts to continue bolstering its growth following Choice Hotels International’s full acquisition of Choice Hotels Canada earlier this year, in this role, Ragogna will lead accounting, financial operations, franchise planning and agreements, contract administration, procurement and Environmental, Social, and Governance, IT/administration, and privacy and legal functions. Reporting to the CEO, Brian Leon, he will be based out of the Choice…

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    Choice Hotels Partners with Green Key

    2024/05/16

      In a significant move to bolster sustainability within the hospitality industry, Green Key Global has partnered with Choice Hotels Canada, one of the country’s leading hotel franchisors. This collaboration extends preferential access to Green Key Global’s esteemed sustainability certification program to Canadian properties. “I am thrilled to witness the extension of our sustainability certification program to Choice Hotels Canada. This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility,” said Anick Levesque, managing director, Green Key Global.…

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  • Choice Hotels Adds New Directors

    2023/07/13

      Choice Hotels Canada has added two new hires to its development team. Both directors of franchise development, Shawn Campbell now oversees British Columbia and Yukon, and Mike Macklem covers Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. “Shawn and Mike have vast experience in business development and a proven track record of success, and we are thrilled to have them join our fast-paced team,” says Graham Marsh, national director, franchise development, Choice Hotels Canada. “We have a strong team with…

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    Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Opens

    2022/07/04

      Choice Hotels Canada has announced the opening of the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, featuring space for both leisure and corporate travel, as well as large group events. Located at 5 Lakelands Boulevard in the Bayer’s Lake region of Halifax, the boutique hotel is adjacent to another Choice Hotels property, the Comfort Hotel. Both properties are owned by Stephanie Giannoulis and the new Ascend property will be overseen by the same team of operators. “We’ve long had the…

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  • Ascend Hotel Opens in Kamloops

    2019/12/05

    Press Release Choice Hotels Canada has opened Canada’s first new-build Ascend Hotel Collection property in Kamloops, B.C. — The Hue. The 36-room, six-storey boutique hotel offers upscale, modern guestrooms, interiors and amenities designed to suit the needs of business and leisure travellers. “We have eagerly anticipated the opening of this hotel since it went into development,” says Brian Leon, president, Choice Hotels Canada. “This is an exceptional new-build hotel that we believe will offer a guest experience unlike anything else in…

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