STHM 1311 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Extended Stay America, Hotel Indigo

• School: Temple University
• Department: Tourism & Hospitality Management
• Course: STHM 1311
• Professor: Dr.Wes Roehl

Document Summary

There are many companies that own multiple hotels. There are 23 owner companies in the us with 10,000 rooms or greater. Some chains or parent companies own their own hotels. Owners may own hotels from a variety of different brands. An asset management company represents the owner in the operation of a hotel. A hotel may have both a management company and an asset. There are 25 amcs in the us with 1,000 rooms or greater. Hotels can be members of various organizations that provide additional benefits. These groups may provide marketing assistance or reservation services. They may have a focus on certain types of hotels. There are several membership groups that are currently tracks. Hotels can be a member of more than one group. Review six different types of players in the lodging industry. Contrast independent vs. chain hotels in and outside the us. There are nearly 52,250 hotels in the us at the current time.