PRNewswire -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today announced that it has named Michael Murphy (47) senior vice president of global sales, where he will have responsibility for the company's worldwide sales and intermediary marketing efforts. Murphy has a track record of success in sales and marketing roles in a 25-year hospitality industry career, having most recently served as senior vice president of sales for Marriott International, Inc. In his new role, Murphy reports to Chris Malone, chief marketing officer.