Hotel owners, developers and operators will meet in Orlando on Dec. 8-9, 2026 for ExSTAY Orlando, the closing stop in this year's ExSTAY workshop series. The Extended Stay Lodging Association and hotel data firm Kalibri are hosting the event at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, and registration is $199.

What is ExSTAY Orlando?

It is a two-day professional workshop centered on extended-stay hotel development, business and operations. Extended-stay properties, which serve guests staying weeks or months at a time, have been one of the faster-growing parts of the hospitality business, according to the association.

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The Orlando stop follows workshops this year in Atlanta, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Phoenix. Organizers describe the format as interactive, built around peer-to-peer discussion rather than lectures alone. The keynote speech will be given by Greg Juceam, who leads Extended Stay America as its president and CEO.

Why you should go

  • Hear from senior industry figures. Speakers include David Wilner of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Glen Moon of World Hotels, Matt Hostetler and Lina Patel of Red Roof, and Cindy Estis Green of Kalibri, alongside Juceam.
  • Get market data. Sessions cover U.S. and regional extended-stay demand and hotel performance.
  • Work through real projects. Topics include development from concept to opening, regulatory approvals, renovation and conversion, and choosing a brand.
  • Talk profit. Part of the agenda focuses on strategies for improving gross operating profit margins.
  • Meet lenders and operators. Organizers say the event connects owners and management executives with brands, lenders and operators.

Doug Artusio, ESLA's founder and chairman, said in a statement that owners need dependable market data and hands-on operating knowledge to weigh opportunities and improve how their portfolios perform.

What to know before you go

The main workshop runs Dec. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. and Dec. 9 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the association's events page. An optional golf tournament is scheduled for Dec. 7. Glenn Haussman, founder of No Vacancy News, serves as master of ceremonies.

The brief does not list separate prices for the golf tournament or any registration deadlines. Readers should check with ESLA for current ticket details and availability.

FAQ

When and where is ExSTAY Orlando?

It takes place Dec. 8-9, 2026 at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside in Orlando, Florida, with an optional golf tournament on Dec. 7.

How much does it cost to attend?

Registration is $199, according to the Extended Stay Lodging Association. The brief does not give a separate price for the golf tournament, so check with the organizer.