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By C. Daniel Baker | Published December 13, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

1. Hampton Hotels captured U.S. market share during the recession by targeting value-minded businesspeople and leisure travelers attracted by reasonable rates and guaranteed amenities, such as hot breakfast and in-room Wi-Fi. The chain also increased traffic to their non-U.S. locations by branding themselves “Hampton by Hilton."

1. Hampton Hotels captured U.S. market share during the recession by targeting value-minded businesspeople and…