The Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA), in coordination with hotel data intelligence leader Kalibri, will host ExSTAY Orlando, a professional development workshop focused on the business, development, and operations of extended-stay hotels, December 8-9, 2026, at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside. The Orlando program is the final ExSTAY workshop of 2026, following successfulevents in Atlanta, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Phoenix.
ExSTAY connects hotel owners and management company executives with the brands, lenders, and operators active in the extended-stay segment. The program combines Kalibri’s market intelligence with practical sessions on development, renovation, conversion, and operations to help attendees evaluate projects, select brands, and improve hotel profitability.
“Owners need reliable market data and practical operating insight to evaluate opportunities and strengthen portfolio performance,” said Doug Artusio, Founder & Chairman, Extended Stay Lodging Association. “ExSTAY Orlando brings those resources together, giving attendees the opportunity to discuss their projects and operating challenges with experienced brands, lenders, and operators.”
Agenda highlights include:
- Extended Stay Hotel Performance
- Extended Stay Development: From Concept to Opening
- Getting to Greenlight: Moving Extended Stay Projects Forward for Regulatory Approval
- Profit Strategy for Extended Stay: Delivering the Magic of High GOP Margins
- Brand Selection: Which Brand is the Best Fit for a Developer’s Project?
Greg Juceam, President and CEO of Extended Stay America (ESA), will deliver the keynote address. Additional speakers include David Wilner, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts; Glen Moon, Senior Director, North American Development, World Hotels; Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer, and Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, both with Red Roof; Doug Artusio, Chairman & CEO, Dellisart Hospitality; Sarah Williams, Chief Commercial Officer, Intermountain Management; Cindy Estis Green, Co-Founder & CEO, Kalibri; Matt McElhare, Vice President & Segment Lead, Extended Stay, Choice Hotels International; and Ryan Maher, Vice President – Investments, Noble Investment Group.
Hotel owners, management company executives, and extended-stay professionals can register for ExSTAY Orlando at https://cvent.me/7O3W01. Registration is $199. The program opens Tuesday, December 8, at noon with lunch and concludes Wednesday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. Questions may be directed to events@esla.org.
