A Hotel Ownership Entity Often Enters into an Agreement to Finance

question 4

Multiple Choice

A hotel ownership entity often enters into an agreement to finance and build the hotel using a:

• A) Franchise agreement
• B) Development and Construction Management Agreement
• C) Management Agreement
• D) General Contractor for both financing and building
• E) Only a and c

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