Firm-specific factors and entry mode choice: An analysis of Chinese hotel chains

The Chinese hotel sector has experienced spectacular growth in recent years. Furthermore, it is expected that Chinese hotel chains will increase their presence abroad in the future. One of the key decisions in the internationalization process of hotel firms is the choice of entry mode into a foreign...

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Autores: Andreu, Rosario, Claver-Cortés, Enrique, Quer, Diego
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Alicante (UA)
Repositorio:RUA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Alicante
OAI Identifier:oai:rua.ua.es:10045/66388
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10045/66388
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Chinese hotel chains
Entry mode
Firm factors
Internationalization
Organización de Empresas
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Sumario:The Chinese hotel sector has experienced spectacular growth in recent years. Furthermore, it is expected that Chinese hotel chains will increase their presence abroad in the future. One of the key decisions in the internationalization process of hotel firms is the choice of entry mode into a foreign country. Many different factors influence this strategic decision. From a sample of 185 entries carried out by the largest Chinese hotel firms, this study analyses some of the main firm factors that might influence entry mode choice. The results support the relationship between the entry mode of Chinese hotel chains and firm size, previous international experience and asset intangibility.