Two hotels on one piece of land, two separate buildings, two separate lobbies—and the demand mix flips in a way you wouldn't expect.

During AAHOACON 2026, No Vacancy is the official podcast, and I caught up with Hanan Anand, a Red Roof owner, on the show floor to talk about his dual-property setup in Cortland, New York, and what actually drives the business.

🏨 Hanan runs Hometowne Studios and Conference Center plus a Red Roof Inn side-by-side in Cortland 🔧 He converted Hometowne Studios via a full gut renovation, then opened a banquet hall about a week ago 🏟️ Sports tourism drives the market, with teams and families using the meeting space 🔄 The mix flips: Red Roof skews more extended stay, while Hometowne Studios skews more transient because of amenities like the pool, gym, and meeting space 🛣️ Location adds demand: right off I-81, between Syracuse and Binghamton, plus business travelers and traveling nurses 🤝 He says Red Roof support feels hands-on—procurement, design/construction, development—people pick up the phone and know you

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