Distribuição espacial da hotelaria de rede no estado do Paraná (Brasil) Hotel chains spatial distribution in Paraná state (Brazil)

The present study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of hotel chains in Parana (State of Brazil). A bibliographical research concerning this subject was carried out and it was searched data related to the tourism demand in towns, from the research spatial portion, using the data bank of the Parana Secretary of Tourism (SETU) and of the collection of names of hotel chains present in Parana, quoted in the guide Guia 4 Rodas, published by Editora Abril . The data were systematized and analyzed by tables and cartograms. As business tourism increases in Parana capital city (Curitiba) as well as in towns, such as Londrina and Maringa, hotel chains are attracted to serve the claim of businessmen. It was observed that there is a concentration of hotel chains in the main destinations of the state, as well as Foz do Iguacu, which attracts tourists traveling for pleasure.