Dragisich Has Served as Interim Chief Executive Officer Since May 2026

Dragisich is a Proven Leader with Over 20 Years of Industry, Financial, and Operational Experience

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. ("Choice Hotels" or "the Company") (NYSE:CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dominic Dragisich as President and Chief Executive Officer and to the Board of Directors, effective August 31, 2026. Dragisich has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since May 20, 2026.