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Choice Hotels International Debuts MainStay Suites™ in Australia with Addition of 581 Rooms
Choice Hotels International, one of world's largest and most successful accommodation franchisors, is launching MainStay Suites™ in Australia. This marks the MainStay brand's first expansion outside North America, with seven hotels opening across the country — beginning with properties in Melbourne, Whyalla, Mackay, and Townsville. This milestone also highlights Choice Hotels International's leadership in the extended stay segment and underscores its commitment to accelerated growth in key inter
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