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1 story · First covered Feb 22, 2026 · Latest Feb 22
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Hotel Brands Wading Into Politics Is a Franchise Problem, Not a Marketing One

Hotel Brands Wading Into Politics Is a Franchise Problem, Not a Marketing One

When travel and tourism brands take public political positions, the person who pays the price isn't the CMO drafting the statement. It's the franchisee in a divided market whose guests just got a reason to book somewhere else.