- G6 named Paliwal president, midscale extended stay.
- He will lead G6’s entry into the midscale extended-stay segment.
- He was president of La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham.
G6 HOSPITALITY NAMED Krishna Paliwal president, midscale extended stay. Paliwal will lead the company’s midscale and upper-economy extended-stay strategy.
He was president of La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites extended stay by Wyndham and head of architecture, design and construction at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. He contributed to the launch and growth of Echo Suites, G6 said in a statement.
“Krishna has demonstrated an ability to transform brands from the inside out, aligning architecture, design, operations and development into a cohesive strategy that drives guest satisfaction and owner profitability,” said Ankit Tandon, G6 vice chairman. “He is widely recognized in the industry for building brands that deliver on their promise. His commitment to creating value for owners and guests aligns with our approach at G6.”
Tandon recently joined the G6 Hospitality board as vice chairman.
Paliwal will also lead G6’s entry into the midscale extended-stay segment and establish the foundation for its long-term growth. The move builds on G6’s position in the economy and extended-stay segments.
The U.S. midscale segment accounts for about 20 percent of the hotel market and has shown resilience, with RevPAR growth outpacing several other segments in recent quarters. G6 franchisees have expressed interest in expanding with the company into the midscale segment, supporting future growth.
Krishna is involved in civic and philanthropic work, including supporting the BSP Education Society, a nonprofit that promotes education and empowerment for nearly 1,000 young women in northern India.
G6 opened its annual franchise conference in Cancún, Mexico, by unveiling a new brand, Studio 6 Plus. Under the theme “Live Where You Stay,” the design aims to address a gap in the extended-stay market.
