Jonathan Stanner

President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Summit Hotel Properties

Search every verified Jonathan Stanner interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jonathan Stanner, president and CEO of Summit Hotel Properties, said at Nareit’s REITweek: 2026 Investor Conference that the company’s 2026 results have exceeded its initially modest expectations. He noted that fundamentals improved notably in March and April, with broad-based demand and particular strength in midweek travel and urban markets. Stanner stated that the company has been a net seller of assets over the last two years, raising over a quarter billion dollars through dispositions of properties in lower revenue, lower margin, and lower growth markets, and that it expects to continue selling assets in the near to medium term. Stanner also said that the company is optimistic about demand trends, citing very little supply growth in the lodging industry and better top-line growth and profitability. He reported that Summit’s portfolio is consistently running mid to high 80% occupancy on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, reflecting strength in its urban and suburban portfolio, which comprises about 80% of the company’s holdings.