Guests can earn an extra 1,000 points this summer just for staying at an economy or extended stay brand hotel. 

The Choice Privileges rewards program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. is offering its members an extra 1,000 points this summer just for staying at a Choice economy or extended stay brand hotel.

"With over six and a half million members, Choice Privileges continues to grow. Consumers appreciate the value this program offers, and we're making that value even stronger just in time for the start of the summer family travel season," said Bill Carlson, senior vice president, marketing, Choice Hotels.

Members of the Choice Privileges program who book at choicehotels.com for qualifying stays between June 1 and August 14 at MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge or Rodeway Inn brand hotels in the U.S. will be eligible to receive 1,000 bonus points. Consumers can earn the 1,000 bonus points reward an unlimited number of times during the promotion period, without having to register*.

"We're very excited to be giving our members the opportunity to earn an extra 1,000 points this summer," added Greg Brown, vice president, Choice Privileges. "This is a great bonus on top of the rewards that Choice Privileges already offers, and it gives consumers one more reason to get out there and experience the world of travel."

Membership in the Choice Privileges rewards program is free. The program offers points towards free nights, Airline Rewards or hundreds of gift cards while staying at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brand hotels in the United States (including Hawaii), Canada, Europe**, Mexico and the Caribbean.