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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. But for you as a hotel operator, the difference is more than just a matter of semantics. Understanding what sets hotels and motels apart isn’t just useful trivia. Motels often compete on price and convenience.

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G6 Hospitality Partners With HotelKey Across Canadian and U.S. Hotels

Lodging

DALLAS, TexasG6 Hospitality, operator of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, announced a strategic partnership with HotelKey to enhance its technological capabilities across its network of properties in the United States and Canada.

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Why franchise a hotel: 5 best hotel franchises

SiteMinder

A hotel franchise is a business model where an independent hotel owner operates under the brand and management system of an established hotel chain. In exchange for fees, the franchisor provides access to brand recognition, marketing resources, reservation systems, and operational support. What is the purpose of hotel franchising?

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The Equeva Group discovers new revenue potential with SiteMinder’s Metasearch Manager

SiteMinder

SiteMinder also plays a vital role in providing a consistently high level of security, support, and reliability, which all enterprise operations require. SiteMinders booking engine has performed exactly as expected and has served to ensure smooth operations for us. Thank you, Jack, for your amazing and valued feedback.

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G6 Hospitality launches 24/7 customer support service

Hotel Business

G6 Hospitality , parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, has launched its new 24/7 customer support service exclusively for guests, effective Aug. This service expands the previous 18-hour support window to round-the-clock availability via phone, email and social media channels.

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Larry Bryant appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood

eHotelier

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel/Motel Administration and Management from Michigan State University. Prior to that, Bryant held Senior Sales Manager positions at top Los Angeles-based hospitality brands and hotels, such as Thompson Hollywood, Tommie Hollywood, Mondrian and Dream Hollywood.

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Key appointments: 25hours Hotel The Olympia, Novotel Geelong

Hotel Management

Fitt brings over 25 years of experience across the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors, including as an owner and operator of a motel. Larelle Fitt In her most recent role, she served as Group Head of Conferencing and Events at The Sharp Group, leading a portfolio of high-performing event operations.