Although many have simplified since 1990, most are still fiddly, with intricate chains of holding companies and subsidiaries.

虽然从1990年开始，很多集团简化了，大多却依旧繁杂，他们有错综复杂的连锁控股公司和子公司。

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But although discounting has helped offset even steeper declines, it has eaten up the revenues of hotel chains and of the government.

尽管折扣遏制了严峻的下降趋势，但同时也吞食了酒店业和相关的财政收入。

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Although they have offloaded much of the risk posed by the recession, the big hotel chains have exposed themselves to two new dangers.

尽管大型宾馆已经减小了衰退带来的风险，但他们仍暴露在两大新的危机之下。

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Although some supply chains have choke points, that is a weak general argument for sectoral aid.

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