Wyndham Marks 20th ECHO Suites Opening, Underscoring Rapid Extended Stay Growth

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has reached a key growth milestone with the opening of the 20th ECHO Suites® Extended Stay by Wyndham hotel, underscoring the rapid expansion of one of the hospitality industry’s fastest-growing, all-new construction, extended stay brands.

Milestone Achievement
- Wyndham has opened its 20th ECHO Suites hotel in Bozeman, Montana, marking rapid growth since the brand’s launch in 2024.
- Other recent openings include Springfield (Missouri), Colorado Springs (Colorado), and Round Rock (Texas).

Performance Highlights
- Hotels open six months or more are averaging 70%+ occupancy.
- Established locations are exceeding 80% occupancy with RevPAR index levels above 100% compared to midscale-and-above competitors.
- Over 70% of stays exceed seven nights, with half extending beyond 60 days—driven by project-based workers, relocations, and long-term travelers.

Growth Strategy
- Wyndham is targeting 300 ECHO Suites locations by 2032.
- Already surpassed its goal of 300 executed contracts by 2027.
- About a dozen new projects are currently under development.
- Extended stay is positioned as a central growth pillar, supported by Wyndham’s broader portfolio (Hawthorn Extended Stay®, WaterWalk®).

Developer & Tech Advantage
- Purpose-built design averaging 50,000 sq. ft., with 74% rentable space.
- Backed by Wyndham’s $425M investment in technology, including AI-driven tools like Wyndham Connect to reduce labor costs and boost direct bookings.
- Federal infrastructure spending (~$1.5 trillion) expected to drive demand, creating a $3.3B incremental room revenue opportunity for franchisees.

Big Picture
Wyndham is positioning ECHO Suites as a developer-informed, efficiency-driven extended stay model that meets the needs of today’s long-term guests while delivering strong returns. The rapid expansion underscores extended stay as one of the fastest-growing segments in hospitality.