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Area of market found by hotel in French resort (5)

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I believe the answer is:

niche

'area of market' is the definition.
(as in a niche in the market)

'hotel in french resort' is the wordplay.
'hotel' becomes 'h' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'in' indicates putting letters inside.
'french resort' becomes 'nice' (I've seen this before).
'h' placed into 'nice' is 'NICHE'.

'found by' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for niche that I've seen before include "good spot!" , "Specialised corner of the market" , "Suitable position or small alcove" , "Suitable slot" , "Nook or recess" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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