Deadlines and Reminders

As we wrap up 2019, please take a few minutes to review the information below on several Choice programs that require your immediate attention and action.

If you haven’t already done so, please take the necessary steps to ensure that your hotel is in compliance today.

Install CrowdStrike Software Today – Past Due

In July, Choice announced a new requirement to install CrowdStrike on your hotel’s front desk computers. CrowdStrike Security Services provides a strong, preventive approach to software-based cyber security, constantly monitoring your front desk computers for potential threats.

You are now billed monthly for CrowdStrike, so if you have not already done so, take the steps to install it today.

Internet Landing Page – Past Due

The deadline to update your hotel’s Internet Landing page with the new, custom brand page has passed. Compliance penalties are now in effect. If you have not updated your page, please take the necessary steps as soon as possible. Complete information is available on the Rodeway brand page.

Merchant Acquirer Initiative – December 31, 2019

You are required to contract with one of the three merchant acquirers by December 31, 2019. Not only is the new program designed to save you money, you may experience faster payment processing during the check-in/out process thanks to updated software and reprogrammed devices.Visit the Rodeway brand page for complete information and to get started.

Action Required: Microsoft Will No Longer Support Windows 7 after January 14, 2020

If your hotel is still using Windows 7, please be aware that Microsoft has announced that extended support and security updates will end on January 14, 2020. Read more.