Skip to content

Search

Latest Stories

G6, PaymentKey enhance payment processing

Franchisees will use it for payments, chargebacks, reconciliation and fraud protection

G6 Hospitality PaymentKey 2025

G6 Hospitality is working with HotelKey’s PaymentKey to bring its payment platform to G6’s U.S. and Canada properties, helping franchisees process payments, reduce chargebacks and manage transactions.

G6 Hospitality and PaymentKey Launch Payment Solutions

G6 HOSPITALITY, PARENT of Motel 6 and Studio 6, is working with PaymentKey, a payment solution from property management system provider HotelKey. PaymentKey’s platform will be deployed to G6’s U.S. and Canada properties, helping franchisees process payments, reduce chargebacks and manage transactions.

G6 properties will use PaymentKey’s platform for card processing, settlement, chargeback management, reconciliation and fraud protection, the companies said in a statement.


"G6 selected PaymentKey as a key partner based on its expertise in hospitality payments and its ability to scale across large property networks," said Sonal Sinha, G6 Hospitality's CEO. "The PaymentKey team understands hotel operations, and its platform simplifies the payment process so operators can focus on guest service. By integrating with G6 systems, PaymentKey offers an end-to-end solution that franchisees can trust."

G6, now part of OYO’s global portfolio, is chaired by Ritesh Agarwal, while HotelKey was co-founded by Aditya Thyagarajan and Fareed Ahmad.

PaymentKey will help address chargebacks by managing the process of recovering disputed charges, the statement said. A single dashboard will provide visibility into all payment activities, allowing hotel operators to manage payments in one place. The platform tracks card transactions through each step in the payment lifecycle to ensure funds reach the owner’s account.

Thyagarajan said they are driven by the belief that payments should work for hoteliers, not against them.

"We’re thrilled to partner with G6 Hospitality to bring secure and efficient payment solutions to their franchisees,” he said. “Together, we’re creating a smarter financial foundation for thousands of hotel operators across North America."

The partnership brings faster transactions, real-time visibility into payment activity, and improved guest satisfaction through quicker payment capture, the statement said. PaymentKey’s PCI-compliant technology ensures data protection, providing operators and guests peace of mind.

In January, G6 Hospitality International Inc. and HotelKey announced plans to update technology across U.S. and Canada properties, with HotelKey remaining the core property management system for all Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations.

PaymentKey is an optional service for franchisees and is live at select G6 properties. The PaymentKey team is working with G6 to provide training and support for a smooth transition. Franchisees will not need to take any steps beyond signing an addendum to activate the service.

The partnership has already received positive feedback from G6 franchisees.

"Our franchisees are thrilled about the partnership between G6 and PaymentKey," said Sam Patel, CEO of Natson Hotels, a G6 franchisee. "This collaboration represents a significant step forward for G6 Hospitality, aligning our commitment to operational excellence with PaymentKey’s payment technology."

G6 Hospitality launched a franchisee engagement initiative earlier this year and plans to host over 15 regional meetings nationwide by year-end.

More for you

Duetto Launches “GameTime” RMS for Select‑Service Hotels

Duetto launches RMS for select-service

Summary:

  • Duetto launched GameTime, a revenue system for select- and limited-service hotel brands.
  • GameTime provides rate optimization, pricing, forecasting, and performance tracking.
  • Alex Zoghlin was named CEO, succeeding David Woolenberg.

DUETTO, A REVENUE management software provider, launched GameTime, a revenue management system for select- and limited-service hotel brands. The company also recently named Alex Zoghlin as chief executive officer, replacing David Woolenberg.

Keep ReadingShow less
integrated POS systems hotels

Report: Hospitality tech focuses on security, growth

Summary

  • Hospitality leaders prioritize security, integration, growth, and payments, according to FreedomPay and Toast.
  • Secure payment processing remains essential amid market shifts.
  • 97 percent are confident in meeting future cybersecurity goals; stronger threat protection is also needed.

TOP BUSINESS PRIORITIES for hospitality leaders are data security, system integration and growth enablement, according to a joint study by FreedomPay and Toast, two point-of-sale technology platforms. There is a need for secure payment processing, reflecting changes in the enterprise hospitality market and the increasing focus on customer-centric transactions.

Keep ReadingShow less
Red Roof partners with FreedomPay to streamline payments in 700+ U.S. hotels
Photo credit: Red Roof

Red Roof taps FreedomPay for 700+ hotels

Summary:

  • Red Roof is contracting with FreedomPay to provide payments across its 700+ U.S. hotels.
  • The company will gain an integrated solution, improved service, cost savings and efficiency.
  • The company is investing in people and technology to advance the brand, president Zack Gharib told Asian Hospitality.

RED ROOF IS contracting with FreedomPay to provide payments across its portfolio of more than 700 hotels in the U.S. The company will receive an integrated payment solution, upgraded service, cost savings and operational efficiency, according to a statement.

Keep ReadingShow less
Wyndham hotel using mobile cloud-based payment system with guest check-in
Photo credit: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham deploys Elavon CPI to franchisees

Wyndham Upgrades 6,000+ Hotels with Cloud Payment Interface

WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS deployed payment processor Elavon’s cloud payments interface to more than 6,000 franchisees in the U.S. and Canada. Hotels under Wyndham’s 25 brands can use CPI without on-site hardware for their property management systems.

The cloud-based solution is designed to reduce operational overhead, limit hardware-related security issues and support mobile check-in, Elavon said in a statement.

Keep ReadingShow less