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This article evaluates the economic results of the independent hotels in comparison with the chain hotels and proposes suggestions for the viability of the lodging industry. The main findings of the survey show that, generally, the independent hotels tend to be more profitable than chain hotels.

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Based on the outcomes of the survey as well as on the proposed suggestions, investors and hotel operators may have a clearer picture of whether it is preferable to invest their funds in the development of an independent hotel or they should turn to chain ownership.

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This page is a summary of: Assessment of the Lodging Industry Profitability Performance: Invest in Independent or Chain Ownership?, SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2014, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.2459498.
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