Choice Hotels International, Inc. is pleased to announce their new enhanced distribution deal with Hotelbeds Accommodation & Destination Services. The new partnership will help service and represent over 6,000 hotel properties in 35 countries.

The first agreement of its kind between Choice Hotels and Hotelbeds, the deal represents significant further global opportunities for both parties. Nearly half a million rooms in the Choice Hotels chain will be available through Hotelbeds’ vast network of incoming travel services. To date, Hotelbeds Accommodation & Destination Services works with over 40,000 hotels in 80 different countries. Additionally, their services include: travel excursions, car rentals, and attractions ticket reservations. Together, Choice Hotels and Hotelbeds will meet the constantly evolving needs of the travel industry and uses innovative technology in order to stay ahead.

A spokesperson for Hotelbeds commented on the new agreement saying, “Hotelbeds has had the pleasure to work with Choice Hotels for many years. The reach, range of product, and quality of product of Choice Brands mean that our ultimate guest experience is enjoyable. The Choice Hotel’s team is an absolute pleasure to work with; they are true professionals who manage customer relationships in a professional and friendly manner. We are pleased to be working with Choice Hotels via our new XML connection, which will be a great benefit for both parties.”

Michael Murphy, senior vice president of global sales and Cambria Suites for Choice Hotels International, commented: “We have a long standing relationship with Hotelbeds Accomodations & Destination Services, and regard them as a trusted partner. We are confident this new agreement will aid our strategic expansion through enhanced connectivity- driving incremental room nights through central channels to our hotels globally.”