AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES MEMBER DISCOUNT AT CHOICE HOTELS LOCATIONS

PICKERINGTON, Ohio-- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce a new benefit for the Association's nearly 300,000 members: a 15 percent discount at participating Choice Hotels*.

"Choice Hotels is one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world and the AMA benefit applies to nearly 5,000 hotels across the United States and around the globe," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "We are thrilled to announce this relationship and benefit program with Choice Hotels to our AMA members."

AMA members will now be able to save money at the following hotels: Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn®.

"Whether you're on a motorcycle tour, traveling to an AMA race or just on a family vacation, we expect lots of AMA members will be taking advantage of this member benefit,'' said Mary Sarkis, regional vice president of marketing programs at Choice Hotels. "And with so many hotels to choose from, you can find a place to spend the night that's just right for you and at a significant discount.''

AMA members can redeem their 15 percent discount whenever they make reservations through the Choice Hotels website, choicehotels.com, or by calling the toll-free reservations number, (800) 258-2847, and supplying a special AMA ID number.

Not an AMA member yet? Log on to Member Services at www.AmericanMotorcyclist.com and learn about the many benefits of AMA membership, including American Motorcyclist magazine, MoTow roadside assistance, insurance discounts and special product offers. Becoming a member of the only organization in America that is protecting and promoting the motorcycle lifestyle costs just $39 a year and pays for itself over and over again.

* Discount subject to availability at participating hotels and cannot be combined with any other discount.