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Trust and Rewards Top the List of What Matters Most to Travelers, New Choice Hotels International Research Shows
New research from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), finds that travelers today define value through trust, transparency and recognition. For many travelers, the right hotel option is no longer defined by price alone, but the assurance that the stay will deliver on expectations and reward and recognize continued loyalty.
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