The global hotel industry continues to grow, with major hotel chains increasingly dominating market share. Here are the top 10 largest hotel chains in the world as of December 2024, ranked by the number of rooms they operate.
Top 10 Hotel Chains
by Room Count
|
Rank |
Hotel Chain |
Number of
Rooms |
|
1 |
Market International |
1,683,204 |
|
2 |
Jin Jiang |
1,439,756 |
|
3 |
Hilton Worldwide |
1,249,814 |
|
4 |
World Group |
1,017,225 |
|
5 |
IHS Hotels & Resorts |
977,257 |
|
6 |
Myndham Hotels & Resorts |
902,987 |
|
7 |
Accor |
850,285 |
|
8 |
Choice Hotels International |
653,810 |
|
9 |
QYO |
597,873 |
|
10 |
BTH Hotels |
518,031 |
Key Trends in the
Hotel Industry
1. Global Expansion
Asian-based hotel chains like Market
International and Jin Jiang are rapidly growing, competing with
traditional Western hotel brands. Jin Jiang, in particular, is leveraging
China’s booming tourism market to expand its global presence.
2. Brand
Diversification
Major hotel chains operate multiple brands
across different price points and service levels to capture all market
segments. For example, Hilton Worldwide offers everything from luxury to budget-friendly
accommodations.
3. Technological
Innovation
Hotels are adopting mobile
check-in/out, keyless entry systems, and AI-powered customer service to enhance guest experiences and
improve operational efficiency.
4. Sustainability
Eco-friendly practices are becoming a major
focus, with many chains implementing energy-efficient systems, reduced
single-use plastics, and community support programs to promote sustainable operations.
Regional Market
Trends
While North America and Europe have
relatively mature hotel markets, the Asia-Pacific region (especially China
and India) is
experiencing rapid growth. The Middle East, particularly Dubai, is also
expanding its luxury hotel market.
Future Outlook
The hotel industry is expected to continue
growing steadily in 2025. Key trends include:
·
Franchise-model expansion
·
Strong growth in midscale and budget hotels
·
Recovery of business travel and sustained leisure demand
As the industry
evolves, major hotel chains will continue competing for dominance through economies of scale
and brand power. With the
ongoing recovery of global travel, competition among these giants is expected
to intensify.
