Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced its first member hotel in Central Florida for the company’s Ascend Collection – the Orlando Vista Hotel at Lake Buena Vista. The property, located in the heart of Orlando’s thriving tourism corridor, is owned by New Boston Buena Vista Orlando, LLC, and operated by The Procaccianti Group.

“As a high-service property in a premier location, the Orlando Vista Hotel is typical of Ascend Collection member hotels,” says Stacy Ragland, vice president, Ascend Collection for Choice Hotels International. “The expansion of this membership program has been outstanding. We look forward to growing Ascend Collection in top vacation destinations.”

Ascend Collection is an elite network of Historic, Unique and Boutique hotels across North America and the Caribbean. Ascend Collection answers the call of a growing number of consumers seeking unique and authentic travel experiences. As a member of Ascend Collection, the Orlando Vista Hotel now has access to the global distribution system of hospitality giant Choice Hotels, while still maintaining its local character and unique charm. Through its membership to Ascend Collection, Orlando Vista Hotel has a worldwide reservation system now and powerful online presence at www.ChoiceHotels.com. Additionally, guests can earn points towards free nights, flights and other rewards through the award-winning Choice Privileges rewards program.

Through March 31, 2010, the Orlando Vista Hotel rates start at $69 per night. Located one-half mile from Downtown Disney, this 246-room hotel is minutes from world-class theme parks, the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center and Orlando International Airport. This family- and pet-friendly lodging offers in-room spa services, complimentary continental breakfast and free wired and wireless Internet access. Guests also enjoy two outdoor pools and hot tub, video arcade and game room, business center and the lively Pineapple Lounge.

Orlando Vista Hotel guestrooms are spacious and well appointed with light wood furnishings and a soothing tropical color palette. Family-friendly suites are available with balconies, microwaves, refrigerators, sleeper sofas, whirlpool bathtubs and plush beds with pillow-top mattresses and down pillows. For conferences, reunions and events, Orlando Vista Hotel houses three banquet and meeting rooms with state-of-the-art teleconferencing services and on-site catering, accommodating groups of up to 100 people.