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The premier Extended Stay Hotels investment and development conference
Create a new network
Meet 200+ senior decision-makers actively investing, developing, and operating in the extended-stay sector, including:
- Private equity & institutional investors
- REITs
- National operators
- Lenders & capital markets
- Developers & owner/operators
- And more!
Hear from the industry's top names
Learn from the 35+ strategists driving extended-stay hotel industry success
Last year's speakers included:
- Michael Bernath, SVP, Acquisitions & Dispositions, Peachtree Group
- Ben Brunt, Managing Principal & CIO, Noble Investment Group
- Paul Duncan, Chief Development Officer, West77 Partners
- Sarah Koustrup, President, National Hospitality Services
- Ian McClure, CEO, Gulf Coast Hotel Management, Inc.
The 2026 lineup will feature investors deploying capital, operators integrating AI, developers identifying high-growth markets, and lenders structuring creative financing solutions.
In-depth explorations
Sessions built around the strategies and market intel you need to win
Past forums covered strategies for raising capital, hotel management nuances unique to extended stay, insights from equity and debt providers, new construction lending, and market outlook through 2030.
2026 forum delivers the same caliber of content with deeper insights into:
- AI and automation reshaping operations and revenue
- Capital stack strategies in today's high-rate environment
- Evolving guest demand from remote workers to project-based travelers
- Brand differentiation in a crowded market
- Timing acquisitions and development with data-driven signals
- Sustainability and wellness trends influencing asset value
Make essential connections
Networking designed to build partnerships, not just contacts, you have the opportunity to meet and network with some of the biggest names in the extended-stay hotel industry.
With 200+ attendees, this forum fosters more personal connections than larger trade shows, while a niche focus ensures everyone you meet is doing work that is complementary to yours.
Take advantage of:
- Pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings arranged before you arrive
- Peer-to-peer roundtables organized by role for candid strategy discussions
- Speed networking sessions designed to maximize connections in minimal time
- Live deal pitch opportunities with immediate feedback from active investors and partners
Book your stay at the event venue
Enjoy the convenience of staying directly at the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District with our exclusive negotiated rates.
Make the most of your time onsite with effortless access to every session, premium amenities, and the comfort of a premium property.
Maximize exposure. Drive results.
Boost your brand’s visibility and connect with key decision-makers in front of a robust audience.
We tailor packages to meet your business goals. We make them unique for you so that your company is at the front of your buyers' minds.
Reach out to Gareth Tapper at sponsorIMN@informa.com.
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