Leasing Models for Three-Star Hotels and Resorts: The Nature of its Collaboration with Cooperative Tourism

Abstract

The hospitality industry has undergone transformative changes driven by globalization, evolving consumer expectations, technological advancements, and the growing emphasis on sustainable development. Within this context, three-star hotels and resorts play a pivotal role, providing quality services at accessible price points for a diverse range of travelers. Leasing has emerged as a key operational and management model in the sector, facilitating professionalization, expansion, and efficient resource utilization. Concurrently, cooperative tourism societies—organizations founded on collective ownership, democratic governance, and community participation—have increasingly demonstrated their potential as innovative actors in hospitality management, particularly in promoting sustainable practices and local economic empowerment.

This study investigates the leasing models applicable to three-star hotels and resorts, with a specific focus on arrangements involving cooperative tourism societies. By integrating theoretical insights, empirical evidence, and relevant case studies, the paper explores the mechanisms, benefits, and challenges of such leasing structures. The analysis highlights how cooperative tourism societies, when effectively integrated into leasing arrangements, can enhance socio-economic development, foster community engagement, and promote sustainable operational practices in the mid-scale hospitality sector.