Naples, Maine (June 2, 2008) – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Racing president Tom Mayberry announced today that the touring race series has entered into a two year agreement that will designate Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) as the Official Hotel Partner of the Pro All Stars Series .
Established in 2001, PASS sanctions and promotes five short track racing series throughout the eastern seaboard and maritime Canada.
Effective immediately, PASS race teams, fans, family and friends can receive a discount at Choice brand hotels when booking hotel rooms through the Choice Hotels Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or via www.choicesportstravel.com.
Choice Hotels has more than 4,500 Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, Cambria Suites®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels across the country and many within close proximity to the series race locations.
In making the announcement Mayberry said, “We all know that travel expenses are a big chunk of any race teams’ budget, and we have been working hard to put together programs that will help our teams in this respect. We’re especially pleased with our partnership with Choice Hotels because it extends well beyond race teams on race day. Our racers, their fans, friends, and family can all take advantage of the Choice Hotels discount for both business and pleasure travel. It’s a winning proposition for us all, and we would like to thank Choice Hotels for supporting our race teams and race fans.”
“Our hope with this partnership is to provide PASS Racing and its members with the convenience and affordability of the more than 4,500 properties in the Choice Hotels domestic system,” said Karen Krupka, manager, sports marketing, Choice Hotels. “We look forward to building the partnership together.”
To take advantage of the new Choice Hotels program, visit www.racewithpass.com and click on the Choice Hotels logo for all the details.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International franchises more than 5,600 hotels, representing more than 455,000 rooms, in the United States and 38 countries and territories. As of March 31, 2008, 986 hotels are under development in the United States, representing 79,276 rooms, and an additional 96 hotels, representing 8,321 rooms, are under development in more than 20 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.
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