| You've decided that you are interested in starting a | | | | your most important decisions. Catering to the needs |
| hotel, but now what? Many questions emerge when | | | | wants of tourists versus the business crowd, for |
| considering starting a hotel: Everything from major | | | | example, will play a major role in the "final product"; |
| questions such as, "Who will be my best customer?" | | | | everything from the services you provide to the layout |
| to, "Will we offer the opportunity for guests to book | | | | and décor of the hotel. |
| rooms online?" | | | | Once you've selected your desired clientele, make |
| Carefully taking the following factors into consideration | | | | sure that you've chosen a location that is both easy |
| can play a significant role in simplifying the process of | | | | and practical for them to access. Those who wish to |
| opening your own hotel. | | | | open a hotel for business travelers should, for instance, |
| 1. Clientele | | | | seek a location close to a convention center or airport, |
| Deciding who you're hotel will primarily serve is one of | | | | rather than on the outskirts of town or a rural area. |