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Sunday, July 5, 2026

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1:18 AMBreaking Travel News

Choice Hotels International Appoints Artificial Intelligence Leader Ali Keshavarz to Board

Summary

Choice Hotels International appointed Ali Keshavarz, President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at CVS Health, to its board of directors. The company framed the move as support for its long-term growth strategy and value creation for franchisees, guests, and shareholders.

Why it matters

Board-level AI expertise can accelerate Choice’s tech-driven growth while tightening oversight of the data risks that come with it.

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