Domestic brands dominate China budget market

Budget hotel chains in China are expanding rapidly to meet the needs of a growing business travel market. Leading domestic brands Home Inns, Jin Jiang Inns, 7 Days Group and China Lodging Group will open hotels throughout China, focusing on second- and third-tier cities, such as provincial capitals. By the end of 2011, if their plans pan out, they will rival some of the biggest hotel brands in the world.