Every year in the United States, hotel management magazines, research companies and surveys discover the top hotel management companies. Based on the number of guestrooms worldwide, the number of hotel chains or franchises and the traveler-response, lists point out the hotel management companies to look for in the years ahead. Here are the top ten
According to the 2006 Hotel and Motel Management Magazine, Intercontinental Hotel Group has maintained its position as a top hotel management company hovering at the top of the list. Managing all Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and luxury Intercontinental hotels, the hotel group operates 537,000 guestrooms. The company owes its success and growth to its appeal to upper-class, business and family travelers. It also serves tight-budget travelers with its array of room and hotel options. Intercontinental Hotels Groups is expected to continue holding a top position in the next 5 to 10 years
Separated from its former holder, Cendant Corporatio, the Wyndam Hotel Group manages the Ramada chain - as well as other economy-friendly hotels like the Days Inn, Knight Inn and Travelodge. The company is expected to receive consistently high ratings in the next decade. Wyndam Hotel operates a total of 533,000 guestrooms, with locations all over the world.