G6 Hospitality and Fort Worth Police Organize 'Safe Hospitality' Seminar

The training session aimed to strengthen safety and security for franchisee hotel partners.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:05am

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G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, partnered with the Fort Worth Police Department to host a seminar on safe hospitality practices for its franchisee hotel partners. Subject-matter experts from the police department led sessions on topics like human trafficking awareness, narcotics identification, and hotel health and safety inspections. The training provided practical guidance to help franchisees recognize and address safety risks, while also strengthening the working relationship between hotel operators and local authorities.

Why it matters

Safety and security are critical for the success of hotel franchises and the trust of guests. By collaborating with local law enforcement, G6 Hospitality is equipping its franchisees with the knowledge, resources, and relationships needed to proactively address challenges and maintain safe environments at their properties.

The details

The seminar brought together franchisee partners from across the Fort Worth area and covered a range of topics, including human trafficking awareness, narcotics identification and reporting, nuisance abatement regulations, and hotel health and safety inspections. The training emphasized the importance of communication between hotel teams and neighborhood police officers to prevent and respond to incidents effectively.

  • The seminar was hosted on March 15, 2026.

The players

G6 Hospitality

The parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, which organized the seminar.

Fort Worth Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that partnered with G6 Hospitality to lead the training sessions.

Sonal Sinha

The Chief Executive Officer of G6 Hospitality.

Jentry Cotton

The Nuisance Abatement Officer at the Fort Worth Police Department.

Kenny Patel

The owner of a Studio 6 hotel in Arlington.

Nick Prajapati

The owner of a Motel 6 hotel in Fort Worth.

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What they’re saying

“Safety and security are fundamental to the success of our franchise partners and the trust of our guests. By partnering with the Fort Worth Police Department, we are equipping our owners and their teams with the knowledge, resources, and local relationships they need to proactively address challenges and maintain safe environments at their properties.”

— Sonal Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, G6 Hospitality

“Partnerships like this with G6 Hospitality are critical in strengthening community safety. The inaugural event turned out to be a great opportunity to share knowledge and help recognize and report trafficking, narcotics activity, and other risks. We are happy to empower the hospitality sector in playing a proactive role in preventing crime and protecting vulnerable individuals.”

— Jentry Cotton, Nuisance Abatement Officer, Fort Worth Police Department

“The training sessions with law enforcement were very insightful. The narcotics session stood out because it showed us how to identify different types of illegal drugs and what signs our staff should look for in guest rooms. It also helped us better understand when and how to involve law enforcement.”

— Kenny Patel, Owner of a Studio 6 hotel in Arlington

“Code compliance session was very insightful, as it clearly explained the areas inspectors review during hotel inspections and the reasons behind them. It also provided practical guidance on how to prepare in advance after receiving a scheduling notice, helping us ensure we are fully ready and achieve the best possible outcomes.”

— Nick Prajapati, Owner of a Motel 6 hotel in Fort Worth

What’s next

G6 Hospitality plans to conduct similar training programs for its franchisee partners in other regions, further strengthening collaboration with local law enforcement to proactively reduce crimes in the hospitality sector.

The takeaway

This initiative demonstrates G6 Hospitality's commitment to the safety and success of its franchisee partners, as well as its efforts to empower the hospitality industry in playing a proactive role in preventing crime and protecting vulnerable individuals.