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Which type of hotel property is not clearly associated with any other properties in terms of ownership and management?
Which type of hotel property is not clearly associated with any other properties in terms of ownership and management?
What is a disadvantage of an independent hotel?
What is a disadvantage of an independent hotel?
What do chain hotels typically establish to limit affiliate actions?
What do chain hotels typically establish to limit affiliate actions?
What do some chain hotels focus solely on in terms of central functions?
What do some chain hotels focus solely on in terms of central functions?
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Which type of hotel property exercises tight control over the design, administration, and standards of affiliate properties?
Which type of hotel property exercises tight control over the design, administration, and standards of affiliate properties?
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In conventional methods, how are hotels evaluated and what do they heavily rely on?
In conventional methods, how are hotels evaluated and what do they heavily rely on?
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What is the main purpose of a management contract in the hotel industry?
What is the main purpose of a management contract in the hotel industry?
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Which structure was chosen to simplify reality in hotel connections?
Which structure was chosen to simplify reality in hotel connections?
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What is the primary drawback for smaller hotels in relation to their level of comfort and attaining a higher classification?
What is the primary drawback for smaller hotels in relation to their level of comfort and attaining a higher classification?
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What is the primary responsibility of the owner in a management contract?
What is the primary responsibility of the owner in a management contract?
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Which real estate investment trusts are mentioned as owners of hotels operated by management firms?
Which real estate investment trusts are mentioned as owners of hotels operated by management firms?
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What is the primary purpose of purchasing franchise licenses for hotel properties?
What is the primary purpose of purchasing franchise licenses for hotel properties?
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What is the primary difference between management contracts and lease contracts?
What is the primary difference between management contracts and lease contracts?
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Which term refers to hotel-focused real estate investment trusts?
Which term refers to hotel-focused real estate investment trusts?
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Why might finding statistical information on hotel connections be difficult?
Why might finding statistical information on hotel connections be difficult?
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What is a common reason for smaller hotels to be prohibited from attaining a higher classification?
What is a common reason for smaller hotels to be prohibited from attaining a higher classification?
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What is the primary advantage of an independent hotel?
What is the primary advantage of an independent hotel?
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What distinguishes chain hotels from independent hotels in terms of ownership and affiliation?
What distinguishes chain hotels from independent hotels in terms of ownership and affiliation?
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What is a disadvantage of an independent hotel compared to a chain hotel?
What is a disadvantage of an independent hotel compared to a chain hotel?
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What do chain hotels focus on solely in terms of central functions according to the text?
What do chain hotels focus on solely in terms of central functions according to the text?
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What is the primary drawback for a single property or independent hotel?
What is the primary drawback for a single property or independent hotel?
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What is the main distinguishing factor between independent hotels and chain hotels mentioned in the text?
What is the main distinguishing factor between independent hotels and chain hotels mentioned in the text?
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What is a primary consideration for smaller hotels in attaining a higher classification?
What is a primary consideration for smaller hotels in attaining a higher classification?
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How does the arrangement in a management contract resemble the partnership between an employer group and the owner of an employee cafeteria?
How does the arrangement in a management contract resemble the partnership between an employer group and the owner of an employee cafeteria?
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What is an alternative for the owner to structure the connection with the operator if unwilling to take on operational responsibility for the hotel?
What is an alternative for the owner to structure the connection with the operator if unwilling to take on operational responsibility for the hotel?
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What is a disadvantage of smaller hotels in relation to their level of comfort and attaining a higher classification?
What is a disadvantage of smaller hotels in relation to their level of comfort and attaining a higher classification?
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In what way does the operator manage the business operations on behalf of the owner in a management contract?
In what way does the operator manage the business operations on behalf of the owner in a management contract?
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What is a primary purpose of purchasing franchise licenses for hotel properties?
What is a primary purpose of purchasing franchise licenses for hotel properties?
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What structure was chosen to simplify reality in hotel connections?
What structure was chosen to simplify reality in hotel connections?
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Why might finding statistical information on the connections between hotel owners and operators be difficult?
Why might finding statistical information on the connections between hotel owners and operators be difficult?
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What is the primary difference between management contracts and lease contracts?
What is the primary difference between management contracts and lease contracts?
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