The Hotel Times - June 2008 - (Page 2) www.TheHotelTimes.com JUNE 2008, VOL. 1, NO. 2 Down but not out Is the U.S. economy in a recession or isn' t it? The international lodging and hotel industry could have plenty riding on the answer. But it' s a rather elusive one, according to some experts, who explained the exact meaning of a recession can be difficult to pinpoint. Go for broke 22 Franchises without borders » By Chuck Green 12 Columns 10 Conference Outlook Another record-breaking year Departments 1 Business Outlook Set a global example »By Jonathan Worsley 16 Capital Outlook No more easy money »By Stacy Silver 4 Editorial Outlook When will Dubai cease to surpise? »By Joe Epstein 26 Brokerage Outlook Bold counsel leads to top outcomes »By Paul Heney 6 In The News 8 Transactional Facts 21 Development Outlook 31 Ad/edit index 18 THE HOTEL TIMES is published quarterly by Questex Media Group, Inc., 306 W. Michigan St., Suite 200, Duluth, MN 55802. Subscription rates: $35 for 1 year, $55 for 2 years in the United States & Possessions; $47 for 1 year, $77 for 2 years in Canada and Mexico; all other countries $80 for 1 year, $135 for two years. Single copies (prepaid only): $6.50 in the United States; $8 in Canada and Mexico; $15 all other countries. Back issues, if available are $9 in the U.S.; $11 in Mexico and Canada; $22 for all other countries. International subscriptions will be subjected to $75 per annual order for air-expedited service. Include $6.50 per order plus $2 per additional copy for U.S. postage and handling. Canadian G.S.T. number: 840 033 278 RT0001, Publications Mail Agreement Number 40017597. Printed in the U.S.A. »By Robert T. Koger 30 Asset Managers Outlook Hotel industry concerns are cyclical »By Rick Swig 32 In Closing What a difference a year makes »By Jim Norman 2 Hotel Times June 2008 www.TheHotelTimes.com http://www.TheHotelTimes.com http://www.TheHotelTimes.com
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