The agglomeration patterns of different lodging segments around a transportation hub

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution and temporal evolution of the lodging industry around a major transportation hub, focusing on the agglomeration patterns of different types of lodging establishments, namely budget hotels, economy hotels, upscale hotels, and peer-to-peer accommodations. The study takes the high-speed rail (HSR) station in Beijing, China, specifically the Beijingnan Station, as the empirical setting. The findings reveal a gradual increase in the degree of agglomeration in the lodging industry since the opening of the HSR station, with the distribution center shifting closer to the station every year. The distribution pattern surrounding the station follows a six-ring structure, where budget hotels are located in the innermost ring, followed by economy hotels in the second ring, and upscale hotels in the outermost ring. Notably, peer-to-peer accommodations exhibit a dispersed and sporadic distribution pattern, which sets them apart from other types of lodging establishments.