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OVERVIEW OF THE LODGING INDUSTRY
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of circumstances, choice, or work, long-term guests look for the specific features
offered by hotels in the extended-stay segment.
Convention Hotels and Conference Centers
Convention hotels are specifically designed to meet the lodging and meeting needs
of large groups, whereas conference centers are designed for the meeting-related
needs of small groups. This singular focus on group activities most distinguishes
these two types of facilities from other segments in the lodging industry.