DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging
brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, today announced that it is extending
its footprint to Central America.
The hospitality group signed a new area development agreement with
InterAmerican Development Group, Inc. (IADG), to bring its
newly designed brands, Hotel 6 and Estudio 6, to Belize, Costa
Rica, Panama and more.
InterAmerican Development Group (IADG) is a new entity formed by
Grupo Portalis, Leisure Partners,
and Calvet & Asociados with the goal of developing and
operating a budget hotel platform in all of Central America under the Hotel 6 and Estudio
6 brands. This development agreement is part of G6 Hospitality's
efforts to bring its unique brands to several countries in the
region including Belize,
Guatemala, Honduras, El
Salvador, Nicaragua,
Costa Rica and Panama. With this new partnership, the company
plans to expand its portfolio opening up to ten Hotel 6/Estudio 6
properties within the next five years.
"In 2014, we saw an opportunity to expand our footprint to
Latin America as a response to
increased demand in the region's economy travel segment," said
Jim Amorosia, President and Chief
Executive Officer at G6 Hospitality. "We initiated our strategic
global expansion plan in Mexico
and will continue in growing our portfolio to other areas in the
region to offer leisure and business travelers in every destination
the best budget-conscious lodging options."
The new Central American properties will feature elements of the
company's award winning, modern-style Phoenix design. "The new Hotel 6 and Estudio 6
properties will satisfy the growing demand in these important
markets while offering travelers everything they need to enjoy a
comfortable stay at reasonable rates," said Dean Savas, Executive Vice President of
Franchising and International Development at G6 Hospitality. "We
are delighted to welcome InterAmerican Development Group into the
G6 Hospitality family."
Once completed, these new locations will feature modern rooms
and spacious areas for social gatherings as well as unique
amenities including food and beverage offering, cable TV, internet
parking, and the affordability the iconic brand is known for.
"We are excited to play a part in G6 Hospitality's expansion to
Central America, and believe that
their proven hospitality formula and our local market knowledge
will provide for a very successfully partnership, "said
Antonio Maldonado, Director
InterAmerican Development Group.
With its established network, ambitious renovation efforts in
the US, and the strong appeal of its Motel 6, Studio 6, Hotel 6 and
Estudio 6 brands, G6 Hospitality continues to establish itself as
the leader of the economy lodging segment in the U.S., Canada and soon to be in Latin America.
For more details on franchising with G6 Hospitality or to learn
more about G6 Hospitality's brands, please visit
www.g6hospitality.com/franchising
About G6 Hospitality LLC
G6 Hospitality LLC owns, operates and franchises over 1,350
economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 and the extended
stay Studio 6 brands in the U.S and Canada, and Hotel 6 and Estudio 6 brands in
Latin America. Headquartered in
Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, G6 Hospitality was rated one of the top
ten hospitality companies according to the Hotel Management 2015
Top Hotel Companies rankings list, which evaluated over 260 hotel
companies. For more information please visit G6Hospitality LLC.
About Motel 6
Motel 6 offers the lowest price of any national chain at its
1,350 company-owned and franchised locations throughout
the United States and Canada. Growing faster than any of its
competitors, Motel 6 has used the tagline, "We'll leave the light
on for you®" for more than 29 years, earning the chain the highest
brand recognition in the economy lodging segment. Motel 6 offers
standard amenities including Wi-Fi Internet access, free local
calls, no long distance access charges, free morning coffee and
expanded cable channel line-up. Most locations offer swimming pools
and guest laundry facilities. Motel 6 is managed and operated by G6
Hospitality LLC. For more information, visit
www.motel6.com.
About Hotel 6
Hotel 6 is the newest brand introduced by G6 Hospitality
exclusively designed for Latin
America. Keeping with the promise of G6 Hospitality's iconic
American brands, Hotel 6 will offer a clean, comfortable room and
great experiences to travelers in the region. Hotel 6's standard
offerings include food and beverage offering, access to internet
and parking. Access the latest news at www.g6mediacenter.com or
inquire about development opportunities at www.g6hospitality.com
About Estudio 6
Estudio 6 is the extended stay brand introduced by G6
Hospitality and designed to offer the affordable comfort of
furnished studios, low weekly rates and accommodating hotel
amenities in Latin America.
Estudio 6 properties will be conveniently located nearby major
business complexes and shopping areas, offering the best choice of
lodging for extended stay travelers. Access the latest news at
www.g6mediacenter.com or inquire about development opportunities at
www.g6hospitality.com.
About InterAmerican Development Group (IADG)
InterAmerican Development Group (IADG) is a joint venture formed
by Grupo Portalis from Guatemala, Leisure Partners from Mexico, and Calvet & Asociados from
Nicaragua to develop economy and
select service hotels under the Hotel 6/Estudio 6 brands across
Central America. The three groups
bring together an extensive experience in hospitality consulting,
development, operations, and commercial real estate. InterAmerican
Development Group is headed by John
McCarthy as Chairman, a former Managing Director of FONATUR,
Mexico's Tourism Development
Agency, and is led by Antonio Maldonado
Ayala as Managing Director.
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