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Choice Hotels Announces Upcoming Retirement of Senior Vice President

PUBLIC · CHHFeb 20, 2026•4 months ago

Position

Senior Vice President

Company

Choice Hotels International

Simone Wu
North BethesdaHospitalityLeisureHotelTravel

Description

On February 20, 2026, Simone Wu, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & External Affairs of Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced her intention to retire. She will remain in her position until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition. The company is working closely with Ms

Company Information

Company

Choice Hotels International

Location

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

About

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a leading hospitality company. It is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. Choice Hotels franchises more than 7,100 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and territories.

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