Lodging Industry Description

Companies that develop, own, manage, and/or operate lodging facilities, including motels and full-service hotels.

Summary

If your baby leaves you and you need a new place to dwell, these companies offer many more options than the Heartbreak Hotel. The lodging industry includes a broad cross-section of companies that own, manage, or franchise hotels and resort properties offering a variety of amenities for business and leisure travelers. The market is generally broken out according to price and amenities, with budget and limited-service chains accounting for the majority of rooms and upscale and luxury brands generating the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Lodging Industry Resources

• Hotel & Motel Management
  
• Hotel Interactive
  
• HOTELS
  
• Lodging Hospitality
  

Lodging Industry Terminology

• Travel Industry Dictionary