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Hotel & Management - December 29, 2008 Contents Viewpoint Outlook Purchasing Companies See Green and Save Purchasing Chart Designers Target Lifestyle, Lobbies and LEED Design Chart Construction Chart Construction Outlook Bleak Lending Chart Lenders Tighten Standards in Uncertain Market 2009 Requires Changes Across the Board Brokers Chart Brands Chart Building, Developing a Brand Tight Management Will Be Key in Downturn Management Chart Year of the Turtle: Slow, Steady Will Win Race Owners Chart Consumer Trends

Hotel & Motel Management - December 29, 2008

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