As a retired hotel developer with a home in Conway, I particularly enjoy reading your articles on the subject of hospitality, including your most recent concerning the proposed development in Intervale and the views of my friend (hotel Realtor) Earle Wason.
Broadly speaking, hotel markets fall into two categories: those that benefit from “induced demand” and those that do not.
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