G6 Hospitality launches SHIELD6 safety training for Motel 6, Studio 6 franchisees
G6 Hospitality says its new SHIELD6 program will provide Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchise teams with safety training, resources and direct support.
G6 Hospitality said Wednesday it has launched SHIELD6, a safety training program for owners, managers and staff across its Motel 6 and Studio 6 franchise network.
What happened
The Plano, Texas-based company said SHIELD6 was developed by its G6 Safety & Security Team and is designed to provide continual safety awareness, engagement and resources through direct training. G6 said enrolled hotel groups will receive hands-on support from the Safety & Security Team and the Brand Performance Team.
The company said the training is meant for hotels where recent guest feedback points to an opportunity to strengthen safety. It said the program will be rolled out through region-based sessions led by the Safety & Security Team, with hotel general managers, owners and G6 Directors of Brand Performance taking part.
Why it matters
G6 said SHIELD6 is intended to help enrolled hotel groups improve guest security and safety-related online review feedback. The company also said it may help identify business and sales opportunities through safety strategies that protect guests, staff and surrounding communities.
Context and background
According to G6, the sessions will cover current safety and security best practices and law-enforcement trends affecting hospitality. The company said the program will also introduce tools and resources available to franchisees, including Delight IQ, Room Next Door Training, G6 Hotline training, the Do Not Rent Policy, safety resource guides, standard operating procedures and direct contacts within the Safety & Security Team.
G6 described Room Next Door Training as a module focused on prevention of human trafficking. The company said that once a hotel is enrolled, it will receive program communications and an invitation to its next scheduled training session.
G6 Hospitality said it is part of the PRISM portfolio and operates more than 1,500 economy lodging locations under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the United States and Canada. The company said Motel 6 and Studio 6 were recognized in the 2024 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 report, with Motel 6 in the top 50, and that G6 was named a 2024 Leader in Diversity by Dallas Business Journal.
What G6 said
Ankit Tandon, vice chairman of G6 Hospitality, said guest safety is a priority and that SHIELD6 is meant to give owners and teams direct access to safety experts, real-world training and resources. He said the goal is to turn safety into a lasting advantage for business and communities.
Anuj Ladha, national head of Brand Performance, said the aim is ongoing access rather than a one-time training session so owners, managers and staff stay connected to the latest tools, guidance and resources.
What happens next
G6 said the program will continue through region-based training sessions and that enrolled properties will be contacted ahead of their next scheduled session.
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