In this post we will briefly introduce: The 10 Largest Hotels Chains in the World
No other line of business profits as much from the increasing worldwide popularity of traveling as the hotel industry does. Hotels (and resorts) are where vacations usually begin and end. While most hotels in the world are localized, with usually just a single location, there are also hotels that are part of a brand of hotel chains with franchised locations all over the world. You will almost definitely encounter one of these hotel brands in the most popular tourist hotspots around the globe. These largest hotel chains usually offer their guests a standardized degree of service, comfort, and other properties. This means no matter where you’re vacationing in the world, you can expect the same quality of stay if you book with that respective hotel brand. Did you like your stay at the Hotel in one location? You will most likely equally enjoy your stay at the location on the other side of the world as well. The largest hotel chains typically also offer hotels in several pricing classes, be it luxury, upscale (sometimes also known as “premium”), midscale, economy, or special boutique hotels. And the larger the hotel chain, the more locations around the world you will usually be able to find. The following ranking, therefore, shows you the currently 10 largest hotel chains in the world, based on the number of locations each hotel chain owns all around the world.
1. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Number of Locations: ~ 9,300 hotels in 75 countries Number of Rooms: ~ 830,000 Annual Revenue(latest): $4.0 billion
Established: 1981 Headquarters: Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
Hotel chain owned by: Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
Owned Hotel brands:
Upscale: Dolce Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham, Wyndham Grand Boutique: Dazzler, Esplendor, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham Midscale: AmericInn, Baymont, La Quinta, Ramada, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden Economy: Days Inn, Howard Johnson, Microtel by Wyndham, Super 8, Travelodge
2. Marriott International
Marriott International Number of Locations: ~ 7,500 hotels in 131 countries Number of Rooms: ~ 1.4 million Annual Revenue (latest): $21.0 billion
Established: 1927 Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Hotel chain owned by: Marriott International, Inc.
Owned Hotel brands:
Luxury: Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Edition Hotels, JW Marriott, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels Upscale: Autograph Collection Hotels, Delta Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Le Meridien, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Vacation Club, Renaissance Hotels, Sheraton, Westin Hotels & Resorts
Boutique: Design Hotels
Midscale: AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott
3. Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International Number of Locations: ~ 7,100 hotels in 41 countries Number of Rooms: ~ 600,000 Annual Revenue (latest):$1.1 billion
Established: 1939 Headquarters: Rockville, Maryland, USA
Hotel chain owned by: Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Owned Hotel brands:
Upscale: Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels
Midscale: Clarion, Comfort, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn
Economy: EconoLodge, Rodeway Inn
4. Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide Number of Locations: ~ 6,200 hotels in 118 countries Number of Rooms: ~ 980,000 Annual Revenue (latest):$9.5 billion
Established: 1919 Headquarters: Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA
Hotel chain owned by: Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
Upscale: Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Signia by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton
Midscale: Hampton by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Tru by Hilton
5. InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group Number of Locations: ~ 5,700 hotels in 100 countries Number of Rooms: ~ 880,000 Annual Revenue (latest):$2.1 billion
Established: 1946 Headquarters: Denham, England, UK
Hotel chain owned by: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC