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APRIL 2013 VOL . 47 , NO . 3
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SPECIAL REPORT
Franchising p20
Although the outlook for lodging franchising is improving , conversions are more prevalent than new construction , most U . S . -based chains are looking to international markets for growth and — unlike past cycles — few new franchised brands are being introduced .
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Creating Hospitality AFFINITY Premium Porcelain |
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THE INTERVIEW
Claire Chiang p30
The Banyan Tree co-founder insists her company ’ s commitment to its first principles of governance , environmental protection and community engagement — the triple bottom line — will not change even as it must keep its eye on profitable hotelkeeping .
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F & B
Kitchen design p47
Dark and dingy no more , hotel kitchens today marry aesthetics with multifunctional purposes thanks to features ranging from charcuterie stations to wood-burning ovens — and often do so in ever-smaller spaces .
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