STAY OPEN is a Tech and Brand management platform that converts office and retail space into affordable, flexible, and socially engaging POD hotels and co-living properties. They give commercial real estate owners a revenue stream when traditional retail and office space demand is at an all time low. STAY OPEN also gives guests a unique social platform that connects users before, during, and after their stay. We hear more about it from Steve Shpilsky, CEO & Co-Founder.

First, Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics shares data and insights on the continuing to explode extended stay segment. What? One third of all news hotels are extended stay?!!?