The current study examines the competitive implications of geographical proximity between properties managed by the same entity in the hospitality industry. Using a knowledge-based perspective, we find that shorter distances between properties managed by the same hotel management company or short-term lease host enhance their competitive advantage. Interestingly, a larger number of short-term lease properties, managed by the same host within a cluster, strengthens competitiveness, but this pattern is not observed for hotels. The research also highlights the role of digital platforms, showing that an increased number of short-term leases listed on the same platform enhances the competitive advantage. These insights underscore the criticality of both physical proximity and effective knowledge management in the hospitality industry. It also emphasizes the differing dynamics between traditional hotels and short-term leases, suggesting that strategies should be tailored to the unique characteristics of each accommodation type.

中文翻译：

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通过酒店和短期租赁之间的位置邻近性来利用知识


当前的研究探讨了酒店业同一实体管理的酒店之间地理邻近性的竞争影响。从基于知识的角度来看，我们发现由同一家酒店管理公司或短期租赁主机管理的酒店之间的距离较短可以增强其竞争优势。有趣的是，集群内同一主机管理的大量短期租赁物业可以增强竞争力，但酒店却没有观察到这种模式。该研究还强调了数字平台的作用，表明同一平台上列出的短期租赁数量增加可以增强竞争优势。这些见解强调了酒店业中物理接近和有效知识管理的重要性。它还强调了传统酒店和短期租赁之间的不同动态，表明应根据每种住宿类型的独特特征制定策略。