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Difference between a hotel and a motel: A core guide

SiteMinder

When travellers are weighing up where to stay, the terms “hotel” and “motel” might seem interchangeable. Understanding what sets hotels and motels apart isn’t just useful trivia. In this blog, we’ll look at the core differences between hotels and motels to help you position your property clearly in the market.

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G6 Hospitality Launches Revamped My6 Consumer App

Lodging

DALLAS, Texas—G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced the launch of the new My6, a revamped consumer app with an advanced AI personalization feature for customers.

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Why franchise a hotel: 5 best hotel franchises

SiteMinder

Budget brands like Motel 6 often have lower fees compared to luxury chains like Hilton or Marriott. Performance metrics : Discuss realistic goals for revenue and occupancy. Motel 6 Motel 6 is a well-known budget-friendly franchise that appeals to cost-conscious travellers.

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G6 Hospitality adds more than 150 corporate clients in 2025

Hotel Business

G6 Hospitality , the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has added more than 150 corporate clients this year. Natson Hotel Group, one of G6 Hospitality’s key franchises, saw more than 2x growth in corporate revenue in Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024.

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Hotel Tax Explained: Rates, Types & How It Works in 2025

Hotelogix

Hotel tax, often referred to as occupancy tax, lodging tax, or tourism tax, is a fee imposed on guests staying at hotels , motels, or other lodging facilities. In some regions, hotel occupancy tax collections are showing remarkable growth. For instance, in Bryan, Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections experienced a 19.4%

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Hotel Management Tips for New Hoteliers in India

Hotelogix

Meanwhile, nationwide hotel occupancy reached 67.5% 👉 Read Also - Motel vs. Hotel: 7 Key Factors for Smart Travelers The cloud-based PMS market for small and medium hotels is experiencing remarkable growth, with adoption rates increasing by 8.2% What does this mean for you as a new hotelier ? annually from 2024 to 2030.

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Road to 2032: inside Accor’s game plan for growth in Queensland

Hotel Management

Despite the slow return of international travellers to Queensland, occupancy levels at Accor’s 96 hotels across the state are surging beyond 2019 occupancy levels thanks to strong domestic travel and the lure of major concerts and events.