Choice Hotels’ Canada Q1 Net Rooms +3.4%, Revenue +20% and RevPAR +5.2%
Choice Hotels' Canadian division grew net rooms 3.4% year-over-year in Q1, marking its highest first-quarter openings since 2010 and driving over 20% revenue growth. RevPAR rose 5.2% on a currency-neutral basis while its Canadian pipeline expanded 55% year-over-year.
1. Record First-Quarter Growth
Choice Hotels' Canadian business delivered 3.4% net room growth year-over-year in Q1, the highest first-quarter opening volume since 2010, as revenue increased over 20% and RevPAR rose 5.2% on a currency-neutral basis.
2. Direct Franchising Model Transition
The company attributes this performance to its shift to a direct franchising model in Canada last year, which streamlined operations and supports strategic priorities including upscale and extended stay expansion.
3. Robust Development Pipeline and Guest Satisfaction
The Canadian pipeline expanded 55% year-over-year, underpinned by sustained brand development, while guest satisfaction metrics improved, with likelihood-to-recommend scores climbing across the system, signaling strong future growth potential.