When guests stay at a hotel chain like Marriott, Hilton or Hyatt, these companies don’t typically own the property. They may not even run it. So what is happening in the hotel industry and what benefits are smaller companies receiving from these “flags” in the industry? WSJ explains why hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton actually own less than 1% of their properties and why hotel owners like MCR Hotels choose to fly a flag or go independent.
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