Branding

Alex Kapichin
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Hospitality Net exclusive: Voluntary chains vs. Corporate soft brand chains

Summary of the research study that aimed to identify which branding strategy offers hotel owners more value.

Alex Kapichin
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Hotel branding masterpiece - National Geographic Lodges

How to develop a unique and strong hotel brand? Creators of the National Geographic Lodges show us an example of branding mastery.

Alex Kapichin
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Affiliation with the Soft Brand: Pros and Cons

The soft brand could be a perfect affiliation model for the hotel owner who wants the best of two worlds - independence and brand support. I reviewed the literature to see the pros and cons of affiliation with the soft brand.

Alex Kapichin
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Hotel brand affiliation through a franchise agreement: Pros and Cons

The most common way for hotel owners to acquire a brand name is to enter a franchise agreement. I reviewed the literature to uncover the advantages and disadvantages of hotel brand franchising.

Alex Kapichin
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Hotel Brand Affiliation: Pros and Cons.

Should hotel owners partner with hotel brands or keep their properties independent (unbranded)? I reviewed the literature on the subject, and there is no simple answer.

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