Saving Time, Money and Changing Minds 

As anti-smoking legislation and sentiment pile up across the country, it's no longer a question of whether public places will go smoke free but when. "When we reopened after a major renovation, we made the choice to open smoke-free," says Dawn L. Bagby, Regional Director of Sales for the Hilton Garden Inn, Champaign, IL. "Illinois was pushing to go smoke-free and we noticed that we didn't get very many calls for smoking rooms so we thought we'd try it."

It worked! Guests praised the change, which meant better air quality, cleaner rooms, and a brighter atmosphere. Event organizers, brides to be, and families lead the chorus of happy customers.

Guests seeking a healthier, cleaner stay can find the HGI Champaign and nearly 4,000 other properties on FreshStay.com, the largest online directory of certified 100% smoke-free hotels in the world.

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