USAT Continues Partnership with Choice Hotels

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon (USAT) has renewed its multi-year relationship with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) to help members save on hotel stays.

As the Official Hotel Partner of USA Triathlon, Choice Hotels will be there every step of the way providing great travel experiences for all USAT members from beginner to elite.

“We are delighted to continue our relationship with Choice Hotels,” said USAT Vice President for Marketing and Communications Tim Yount. “For close to a decade they have been providing great discounts on lodging to our members and national staff. It’s great to have a partnership with a company that has such a broad reach and a commitment to quality service.”

Choice Hotels has more than 5,900 Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality Inn®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, and Rodeway Inn® brand hotels worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection® membership program, travelers in the United States and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.

To receive the USA Triathlon special rate, members simply need to call the Choice Sports Desk at 877.240.AWAY (2929) or visit choicesportstravel.com and provide the USA Triathlon Discount Code. For more details and partnership information, visit www.usatriathlon.org.

About Choice Hotels
As of June 30, 2009, Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchised more than 5,900 hotels, representing more than 479,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. On September 22, 2009, the company announced it had opened its 6,000th franchised property. As of June 30, 2009, more than 800 hotels are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 64,000 rooms, and an additional 110 hotels, representing approximately 8,700 rooms, are under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 15 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.

Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at www.choicehotels.com.

Choice Hotels: Heather Soule
Tel: (301) 628-4361
heather_soule@choicehotels.com

About USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the national governing body for triathlon – the fastest growing sport in the world – as well as duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USAT sanctions 2,800 races and connects with more than 125,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches, and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games, and the Olympic Games.