This article develops and demonstrates a model to examine the trade-offs that corporate travel managers make when evaluating hotel properties for inclusion in their corporation's approved hotel directory. Results indicate that these travel managers are willing to pay increased room rates to obtain certain additional features for their travelers. These find ings provide guidance for hotel marketing strategists and for travel managers who are developing their own hotel selection programs.
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