G6 Hospitality Engages 150+ Franchisees in Multi-State Roadshow
Senior leadership met Motel 6 and Studio 6 operators across seven states to review revenue tools, tech adoption, and property operations.
The short answer
G6 Hospitality concluded a multi-state roadshow with more than 150 Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchisees across seven states. Executive leaders gathered feedback on direct booking, revenue management tools, and property-level operations.
“Every market is different, every owner has a unique story, and every conversation offers a perspective that you simply can't gain from a boardroom.”
The short version
- G6 Hospitality engaged over 150 Motel 6 and Studio 6 owners across seven states during its regional town hall tour.
- 1,500 properties across the U.S. and Canada represent the broader network footprint supported by these operational initiatives.
- Krishna Paliwal was named president of midscale extended stay in May to direct midscale and upper-economy strategy.
G6 Hospitality has completed a multi-state series of franchise owner town halls across seven states, directly engaging more than 150 Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchisees [[1], [2]]. Senior executives met with property owners to address market dynamics, review operational programs, and present updates on revenue management, direct booking channels, technology adoption, and safety standards following the brand's annual convention in Cancún [[1], [2]].
Where did G6 Hospitality hold its franchise town hall meetings?
G6 Hospitality hosted meetings across seven states to engage regional operators directly [[1], [2]]. As reported by Lodging Magazine, executive leaders traveled coast to coast to gather feedback from local markets and review property performance [1]. The regional stops took place in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, California, Arizona, and Oregon [[1], [2]].
These in-person sessions followed the company's annual franchise convention held earlier this year in Cancún, Mexico [[1], [2]]. According to Asian Hospitality, the gatherings represent the start of a regular program of regional engagement across the brand network [2].

| Meeting Scope | Details Reported |
|---|---|
| Franchisee Attendance | 150+ franchise owners [[1], [2]] |
| States Visited | Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, California, Arizona, Oregon [[1], [2]] |
| Total Network Footprint | Nearly 1,500 Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties [[1], [2]] |
| Preceding Event | Annual franchise convention in Cancún [[1], [2]] |
| Executive Attendees | Ankit Tandon, Anuj Ladha, regional leaders [[1], [2]] |
Who led the discussions from executive leadership?
Vice Chairman Ankit Tandon and National Head of Brand Performance Anuj Ladha led the sessions alongside regional leadership teams [[1], [2]]. In May, G6 also appointed Krishna Paliwal as president of midscale extended stay to direct the company's midscale and upper-economy extended-stay strategy, Asian Hospitality reported [2].
Tandon stated that traveling across the country allowed leadership to view operations from the perspective of property owners, noting that conversations in local markets offer operational insights that executives cannot obtain in a boardroom setting [[1], [2]].

What operational topics did the regional town halls cover?
Discussions centered on revenue growth, technology deployment, marketing campaigns, day-to-day operations, sales support, and franchise performance [[1], [2]]. Leadership shared progress on several programs introduced earlier in the year, Lodging Magazine reported [1].
These operational updates included investments in revenue management platforms, direct booking initiatives, updated safety programs, and technology solutions intended to simplify hotel tasks and bolster long-term profitability [[1], [2]]. Ladha noted that franchisee feedback will directly determine where the parent company prioritizes support, operational simplification, and commercial resources [[1], [2]].
How will franchisee feedback shape G6 Hospitality's future roadmap?
G6 Hospitality will use owner feedback from the tour to steer corporate priorities across commercial initiatives, operations, and franchise assistance [[1], [2]]. The company supports a portfolio of nearly 1,500 Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties across the United States and Canada [[1], [2]].
Executive leadership plans to maintain a regular schedule of regional town halls to sustain direct contact with owners, accelerate technology rollouts across properties, and refine property-level commercial tools [[1], [2]].
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This article was written from the following reporting. Follow the links for the original coverage.
- [1]G6 Hospitality Concludes Nationwide Owner Town Halls— Lodging Magazine
- [2]G6 Launches Regional Town Halls for 150+ Franchisees— asianhospitality.com
Frequently asked
+How many franchisees attended the G6 Hospitality town halls?
More than 150 Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchise owners attended the town hall sessions held across seven states.
+Which states did the G6 Hospitality executive team visit?
Leadership met with property owners in Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, California, Arizona, and Oregon.
+What core operational topics were covered in the meetings?
Discussions focused on revenue growth, marketing programs, technology adoption, direct booking initiatives, safety programs, and property-level operational support.
+How large is G6 Hospitality's current property network?
G6 Hospitality encompasses nearly 1,500 Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties located across the United States and Canada.
+Who from G6 Hospitality leadership attended the town halls?
The town halls were led by Vice Chairman Ankit Tandon, National Head of Brand Performance Anuj Ladha, and regional brand leaders.
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