Yet, in recent history, they have become more than that for hotels – in fact, for some hotels, particularly in 2009, OTAs were an essential marketing channel for staying alive.

然而回顾近段时间，在线旅行社们对酒店的影响已不仅仅是成本问题——其实对于某些酒店来说，尤其在2009年，在线旅行社是他们得以存活的必要市场渠道。

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In other cases some hotels have begun charging guests for formerly free services like Internet access.

更有甚者，一些酒店已开始对曾经免费的服务向客人收费，如上网。

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For Mr. Rochon, his status as the man who bringsthegrandest hotels to life comes with some responsibility.

对于罗雄先生来说，最宏伟酒店的设计师这一地位也给他带来了一定的责任。

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But some hotels and ski areas away from the city are offering special rates for people who want to avoid the crowds.

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Stefan Mhle is General Manager for both hotels and says the process of going green took some education.

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Realistically, this effort will for quite some time yield work mainly for diplomats and consultants, and at hotels and restaurants where all the serial meetings will be held.

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But some argue the real cost for hotels comes in keeping up with ever-changing Wi-Fi specifications.

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For those looking for some respite, book a room in hotels sequestered away in quieter quadrants of these respective cities.

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