Choice Hotels Taps ArtClass in New Global Campaign
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today unveiled its latest global marketing campaign centered on Travel Values, celebrating how the right stay can unlock more meaningful travel experiences. The campaign highlights how staying with Choice Hotels gives guests more value for their money, helping them make the most out of the moments they care about.
As travelers increasingly prioritize experiences over things, value has taken on a new meaning. Today's consumers want to stretch their travel dollars further by unlocking more: more trips, more experiences, and more memories. The campaign taps into this shift, reframing value and showing how Choice Hotels continues to help guests get more out of every stay.
This campaign marks the company's third year collaborating with actor and comedian Keegan-Michael Key, whose humor and relatability help bring the idea to life. Developed in collaboration with Key, creative agency 72andSunny New York, media agency dentsu X, and Choice Hotels, the multi-channel campaign includes 30- and 15-second commercials running across TV, connected TV, digital, and social channels throughout 2026.
The creative embraces the idea that value means something a little different to everyone. Whether you value an extra round of golf, a night out dancing, or spaces designed to unwind and recharge, the campaign demonstrates that Choice Hotels has a place for every kind of trip, and every kind of traveler.
"Our campaign reflects how people are thinking about travel today," said Noha Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, Choice Hotels International. "As we continue to grow our footprint and awareness with global audiences, this campaign shows how Choice Hotels offers guests more ways to get what they value on a trip across an extensive portfolio of brands and locations, so they can enjoy comfort, flexibility, and making meaningful memories."
Key's continued partnership with Choice Hotels is rooted in how travel has shaped his own life. "Some of my fondest memories, from childhood to recent years, come from being on the road with loved ones," said Keegan-Michael Key. "What I appreciate about Choice Hotels is how deeply they value creating meaningful moments for guests, and their wide range of brands reflects that commitment by offering options for every guest and every kind of stay. They continue to create places that take the pressure off travel, which is why staying at their hotels resonates with me."
“What I love about this campaign is also what I love about Keegan-Michael Key’s unique sensibilities,” director Vincent Peone elaborated. “The comedy in these spots is both fearless and nurturing, effortlessly tying into the DNA of Choice Hotels. Spotlighting Keegan-Michael Key’s unmatched brand of comedy was the perfect entry point for capturing the feeling of boundless experiences travelers enjoy when they choose Choice Hotels.”
This year's campaign highlights Choice Hotels brands that define value today, from the familiarity and ease of Comfort Hotels to the elevated design and local feel of Cambria Hotels. Together, these brands show how Choice Hotels supports a variety of travel styles, priorities, and reasons for being on the road. The campaign also highlights Choice Privileges®, the #1 hotel rewards program, which recently launched an all-new rewards experience enabling members to earn more rewards more frequently, achieve Elite status faster, and access exclusive benefits designed to help get the most from every stay. The inclusion of the award-winning rewards program reinforces how Choice Hotels continues to lead the way in redefining loyalty and giving members simple, attainable, and flexible ways to earn and use rewards at over 7,000 properties across 46 countries and territories.
The campaign will launch on January 20th and will be seen across various entertainment and sports channels, including notable prime sports moments like college basketball. The campaign will also appear across Choice Hotels' and Key's social media channels, with key channels including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap and TikTok.
CREDITS
Production Company: ArtClass
Managing Partner: Geno Imbriale
Managing Director / EP: Kirsten Arongino
Director: Vincent Peone
Executive Producer: Sam Holmes
Producer: Marija Djikic
Production Manager: Ella Knight
Production Assistant: Sera Ball
DOP: Max Smeds
Spain Service: Camino Films
Camino EP: Laura Diaz
Camino PM: Borja Costa
Camino PC: Bego Fanés
Camino PA: Céline Imbert
1st AD: Ainara Tigueros
Gaffer: Rafa Ramirez
1st AC: Mauricio Waldo
Key Grip: Jesús Pagès
Sound: Agus Balda
Boom: Joan Escriu
Art Director: César Martinez
Stylist: Violeta Comella
H&MU: Gina Ros
Food & Drink Styling: Leire Gamboa
KMK Stylist: Oscar De La Visitación
KMK H&MU: Rubén Mármol
Tutor: Anthony Russell
