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Dive Brief:
Red Roof opened the first HomeTowne Studios hotel featuring the extended stay brand’s new prototype in Tampa, Florida, the company announced. 

The new-construction HomeTowne Studios Tampa — Airport, built in conjunction with owner and operator Dhruv Management, features 124 extended stay suites “designed to appeal to long-term visitors,” according to Red Roof in a release. 

Red Roof is among other hotel players updating their extended stay prototypes to remain competitive in the rapidly expanding segment. The Tampa hotel is one of several HomeTowne Studios that New Port Richey, Florida-based Dhruv Management plans to open.