Why Hotels Can't Ignore the Cannabis Boom

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Hotels simply can't afford not taking notice of opportunities in the fast-expanding cannabis market. If we take a closer a look at the facts and figures, they certainly don’t lie.

In a new article published by Hotel News Now/CoStar, RLA Global CEO explains why the hospitality sectors cannot ignore the Cannabis opportunities as sales are expected to rise to $55.9 billion globally in 2026. 

A must-read at CoStar

Roger A. Allen

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