Saving Time, Money and Changing Minds

FreshStay(R) properties make a commitment to improving the health of their
employees, guests, communities and the environment.

ST. CHARLES, Mo., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.

"What's funny is that even smokers say they prefer to sleep in non-smoking
rooms, which is all they will find at FreshStay properties," explains Dave
Janicke, FreshStay.com's CBO -- Chief Breathing Officer. "Along with socially
responsible travel options, we're actually saving people time, money, and
hopefully even changing a few minds."

www.FreshStay.com offers an easy state-by-state search and built in booking so
guests can reserve a room at the community conscious Radisson Plaza Hotel &
Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

"We went smoke-free in January 2008 because we were concerned about the health
of our employees and to promote a healthy environment for our guests," says
Meghan R. Malley, Market Analyst, Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites.

New FreshStay recruits like the Country Inn & Suites - Tampa East have made
their smoke-free status part of their brand. "The majority of our guests
request a non-smoking hotel environment," says the Country Inn & Suites' Kenny
Dhana.

FreshStay member Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center's Kevin Buck
agrees, and sees more hotels following suit. "I think in the near future you
will see all hotels becoming 100% Smoke Free and FreshStay.com is a great
partner because we share the same ideals. They are also a big help in
conveying our message to others."

For additional information regarding FreshStay(R), please visit our website or
contact us by calling 636-922-2285.

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