This paper investigates the interaction between product heterogeneity and geographic agglomeration. Using data for nearly the entire population of U.S. hotels, we examine patterns of entry into different regions among establishments delineated by product segment. We find that to the extent that hotels agglomerate, they are sensitive to the composition and size distribution of other hotels in an area. Our results are consistent with countervailing competition and agglomeration effects that vary in strength across differentiated firms.
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