Originally Posted by
EXLEFTSEAT
The operators are at the mercy
of the property owner or whoever rents out the property. So add the IC Rome to the IC Montelucia, the IC Berchtesgarten, the IC Panama Playa Bonita and others. Sorry for your inconvenience.
The franchise business model has the advantage for the hotel brand to reduce financial risks and investments, by not being the owner of the property. But you can not have it all.
At the end of the contract, the owner has of course the ability to sign with another brand, if it considers that the former one is less interesting.
Sad for customers, but business is business.
It would be interesting to know why the owner decided to put an end at the contract with IHG.