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Try their cobranded credit card if you want gold status. No annual fee.

https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-...sa-credit-card

However, that doesn't extend your window for reward nights outside of US/Canada. Here is the fine print.

Book up to 30 days in advance for hotels in the U.S. or Canada or 60 days in advance for hotels outside of the U.S. and Canada.

Reward nights can be booked 50 days in advance for Elite Gold members staying in the U.S. and Canada or 60 days in advance for hotels outside of the U.S. and Canada.

Reward nights can be booked 75 days in advance for Elite Platinum members and 100 days for Elite Diamond members.

https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-...ts/free-nights