Choice Hotels International Announces CEO Transition

Patrick Pacious Steps Down as President and Chief Executive Officer Chief Growth & Strategy Officer Dominic Dragisich Appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer Company Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Financial Guidance  NORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. ("Choice Hotels" or "the Company") (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced a leadership transition under which Patrick Pacious will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer.