Choice Hotels Names Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer

Choice Hotels International has appointed Joshua Sloser as Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 2, 2025.

Choice Hotels International has announced the appointment of Joshua Sloser as its new Chief Commercial Officer. The appointment is effective immediately, with Sloser reporting directly to the company’s President and CEO, Pat Pacious.

In his new role, Sloser will be responsible for developing and implementing the commercial strategy for Choice Hotels. His responsibilities will include overseeing digital channels such as ChoiceHotels.com and the company’s mobile app, as well as managing revenue, third-party distribution, and customer service operations. 

Sloser joins Choice Hotels with over 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality, restaurant, and travel industries. Before this role, he served as Global Senior Vice President of Customer & Commercial Innovation at McDonald’s, where he managed a broad portfolio of innovation initiatives. His previous experience also includes nearly a decade at Hilton, where he held senior roles in digital and e-commerce. Additionally, Sloser has held leadership positions at companies such as America West Airlines, Cendant, Ciber Consulting, and Travelocity.

Choice Hotels is focusing on expanding its global presence and enhancing customer engagement. The company aims to leverage Sloser’s expertise in digital, commercial, and customer experience to support these strategic objectives.