{"id":9625,"date":"2026-10-13T08:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/?p=9625"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:26:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:26:05","slug":"lpa-oct-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2026: Get Booked. Build Your Sales Edge."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\">[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-39026ad962a291b89\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-39026ad962a291b89 uvc-1388 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-39026ad962a291b89 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"mobile_landscape:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"mobile_landscape:34px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;\">A new, flexible sales learning series for hotel professionals at every experience level.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;height:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:;width:150px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787842746082{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465086457{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\r\nAt Choice University, we strive to deliver practical, engaging learning that you can put to work right away. We\u2019ve created a new course to support sales professionals with the latest sales strategies, tools, and procedures. Designed for today\u2019s learners, we\u2019re excited to introduce:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778853015607{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-25216ad962a291be8\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-25216ad962a291be8 uvc-133 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-25216ad962a291be8 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"mobile_landscape:24px;\",\"line-height\":\"mobile_landscape:34px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;\">Booked! Smarter Sales, Stronger Performance<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px;height:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:;width:150px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791467141464{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c08438a76ffd3613489d930018037c84.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c08438a76ffd3613489d930018037c84.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c08438a76ffd3613489d930018037c84 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c08438a76ffd3613489d930018037c84 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-c08438a76ffd3613489d930018037c84 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%202560%202302&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon1@4x-8-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon1@4x-8-scaled.png 2560w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2302\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/edicon14x-8\/\" style=\"--ratio: 2560 \/ 2302;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465363330{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n<h3><strong>What does the course cover?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nCurrently, you&#8217;ll find foundational lessons covering the Choice Sales organization, common sales terminology, essential sales skills, competitive intelligence, and the sales process. In addition, you can take a deeper dive into multi-part lessons on Group Sales and Transient Sales. We\u2019ll be releasing additional topics in the near future!\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466492282{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791467203253{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-495712af3e375ef70b94542365a30d9d.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-495712af3e375ef70b94542365a30d9d.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-495712af3e375ef70b94542365a30d9d .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-495712af3e375ef70b94542365a30d9d .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-495712af3e375ef70b94542365a30d9d alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%202520%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon2@4x-8-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon2@4x-8-scaled.png 2520w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2520px) 100vw, 2520px\" width=\"2520\" height=\"2560\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/edicon24x-8\/\" style=\"--ratio: 2520 \/ 2560;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465525363{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n<h3>Who should take this course?<\/h3>\r\nWe designed the lessons with different learners in mind: someone who is new to the world of sales, someone who has worked in sales but in a different industry, or someone who has worked in hotel sales outside of Choice Hotels. Even if you are an experienced salesperson with Choice Hotels, we think you might learn something new!\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466486698{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791467207679{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e5e8cc0504f06bb788e8fc0b01fe5c7.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e5e8cc0504f06bb788e8fc0b01fe5c7.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e5e8cc0504f06bb788e8fc0b01fe5c7 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-9e5e8cc0504f06bb788e8fc0b01fe5c7 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-9e5e8cc0504f06bb788e8fc0b01fe5c7 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%202560%202522&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon4@4x-8-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon4@4x-8-scaled.png 2560w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2522\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/edicon44x-8\/\" style=\"--ratio: 2560 \/ 2522;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465786393{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n<h3>Do I have to take every lesson in a specific order?<\/h3>\r\nNope! We recommend starting with the foundational lessons to build a strong understanding of sales principles and how the sales process works specifically at Choice Hotels. However, you aren\u2019t required to take them in a specific order.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466481405{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791467175295{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-eb2438990525affb2f5e031cdf493ffb.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-eb2438990525affb2f5e031cdf493ffb.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-eb2438990525affb2f5e031cdf493ffb .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-eb2438990525affb2f5e031cdf493ffb .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-eb2438990525affb2f5e031cdf493ffb alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%202174%202560&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon5@4x-8-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon5@4x-8-scaled.png 2174w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2174px) 100vw, 2174px\" width=\"2174\" height=\"2560\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/edicon54x-8\/\" style=\"--ratio: 2174 \/ 2560;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465910526{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n<h3>How long is each lesson?<\/h3>\r\nWe know your time is valuable as you juggle multiple responsibilities. At the same time, we don\u2019t want you to miss out on valuable information. While the time varies depending on the lesson and the learner, expect to complete each lesson in 7-10 minutes. And of course, you don\u2019t have to complete them all at once. Take (or retake) a lesson whenever you have a chance!\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466474312{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791467183821{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c7ef447dedd9a34a09253dd7d8a0b203.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c7ef447dedd9a34a09253dd7d8a0b203.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c7ef447dedd9a34a09253dd7d8a0b203 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-c7ef447dedd9a34a09253dd7d8a0b203 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-c7ef447dedd9a34a09253dd7d8a0b203 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%202560%202291&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon3@4x-8-scaled.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/edicon3@4x-8-scaled.png 2560w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2291\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/info.choiceuniversity.net\/knowledgebase\/lpa-oct-26\/edicon34x-8\/\" style=\"--ratio: 2560 \/ 2291;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466194935{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n<h3>Is it just a bunch of reading?<\/h3>\r\nWe know it\u2019s important to be engaged to make learning stick, so we designed these lessons with videos, interactive activities, and yes, some reading. You\u2019ll notice each section has an audio option, so press play if you prefer to listen to the information.\r\n\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466468449{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791466907783{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">#default-btn-bc03953a0e6accd2b72e16e1eda2c98b.ico-right-side > i {\n  margin-right: 0px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n#default-btn-bc03953a0e6accd2b72e16e1eda2c98b > i {\n  margin-right: 8px;\n}<\/style><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choiceu.com\/learn\/courses\/1156\/booked-smarter-sales-stronger-performance\" class=\"default-btn-shortcode dt-btn dt-btn-l link-hover-off btn-inline-left \" id=\"default-btn-bc03953a0e6accd2b72e16e1eda2c98b\"><i class=\"dt-icon-the7-download\"><\/i><span>Ready to begin \u201cBooked! Smarter Sales, Stronger Performance\u201d? Click here!<\/span><\/a>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791559628840{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<em>*Note: The \u201cBooked! Smarter Sales, Stronger Performance\u201d is only visible to Hotel Owners, Managers, and Sales Job Roles.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;0px&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791465734073{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1787842876275{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6314777f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6314777f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest misconceptions about QA is that it&#8217;s full of surprises. In reality, the standards are clearly defined, and Choice provides a variety of resources to help owners and operators prepare throughout the year.\r\n\r\nFrom Sample QAR Forms and the TrueView Self-Assessment app to operational guides, webinars, and educational resources, the tools are readily available to help hotels evaluate themselves before an advisor ever arrives. 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