Locational strategies of international hotel chains |
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Authors: | Colin Maurizio |
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Institution: | San José State University, USA;Fribourg University, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | An empirical study was undertaken into the expansion strategies of international hotel operators in five countries in Eastern Central Europe. A questionnaire survey was conducted of the leading chains, framed around an eclectic paradigm. The analysis was complemented with multivariate analysis of competitive and locational strengths, thereby permitting additional insights into the relative positions of the major companies. The major ownership advantages were knowledge of guest requirements, strategic planning, and reservation systems. Locational advantages identified consisted of the size and nature of the city in which the hotel was to be located, the infrastructure within the region, and the perception of the region as an attractive business destination. |
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Keywords: | internationalization hotel sector competitive advantageMots-clé s: internationalisation secteur hô telier avantage compé titif |
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