{"id":1585,"date":"2026-06-25T12:08:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hospitality.vittaazio.com\/?page_id=1585"},"modified":"2026-07-20T10:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:24:36","slug":"choice-convention-event","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hospitality.vittaazio.com\/index.php\/events\/choice-convention-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Choice convention event"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1585\" class=\"elementor elementor-1585\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-element elementor-element-7002823 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7002823\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80004a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"80004a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n<title>Vittaazio - Choice Hotels 70th Annual Convention<\/title>\r\n<style>\r\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n   TOKENS & UTILITIES\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\r\n:root {\r\n  --ink:      #0F0F0E !important;\r\n  --ink-60:   rgba(15,15,14,.6) !important;\r\n  --ink-20:   rgba(15,15,14,.12) !important;\r\n  --sand:     #F5F1EB !important;\r\n  --gold:     #B08C52 !important;\r\n  --f-display: 'Futura-bk-bt', sans-serif !important;\r\n  --f-body:    'Futura-bk-bt', sans-serif !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\nbody {\r\n  margin: 0;\r\n  padding: 0;\r\n  background: var(--sand);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.v7-section { \r\n  font-family: var(--f-body); 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Throughout the convention, our team had the privilege of connecting with hotel owners, operators, partners, and decision-makers who share a common vision for the future of hospitality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Arms: 1x2 Horizontal Grid -->\r\n    <div class=\"v7-img-grid\" id=\"img-seq-2\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"v7-para\">Being recognized as a Qualified Vendor made the experience even more rewarding. Every interaction reinforced the importance of strong partnerships, innovation, and collaboration in driving industry growth and success.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Spine: Single Horizontal Image -->\r\n    <div class=\"v7-img-single\" id=\"img-seq-3\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"v7-para\">We are grateful to everyone who visited our booth, engaged with our team, and contributed to making this event a memorable experience. 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