Why Choose A Family-Owned, Independent Hotel?

WHY CHOOSE A FAMILY-OWNED, INDEPENDENT HOTEL? When you book a hotel for your next trip, consider selecting a boutique, family-owned business over a large chain. HERE'S WHY. SUPPORTING LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT HOTELS: STIMULATES THE LOCAL ECONOMY 68% 43% LOCAL CHAIN $68 out of $100 spent gets added to local economy $43 out of every $100 spent gets added to local economy SUPPORTS LOCAL WORK FORCE SUPPORTS CHARITIES On average, independent businesses contribute to more local charities than chains do. LOCAL Independent businesses LOCAL 29% pend 29% on local labor. CHAIN Chain businesses spend 23% 23% on local labor. KEEP PROFITS LOCAL The profits from independent businesses are injected into local economy, while the profits from chain hotels rarely contribute. SUPPORTS MORE THAN ONE LOCAL BUSINESS Local businesses spend two times more than chains on local goods and services. FAMILY-0WNED VS. CHAIN Family-owned hotels offer all the amenities of a large chain, with the added personal service and charm that make your stay memorable. Take a look at all of the perks and benefits you can expect from an independent hotel reservation: FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL WINE Personal service (Smile and a handshake) Refreshments Home-cooked, hot breakfast (Beer, wine, tea) A= FREE Freshly-baked cookies Free wireless internet Pet-friendly environment CHAIN HOTEL DO NOT DISTURB SODA Cold Continental Breakfast Beverage vending machine Basic service POTATO CHIPS Snack vending machine Excessive pet fees and policies Paid wireless internet INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: The ESR. UNIVERSITY INN UNIVERSITY INN AT EMORY www.universityinnemoryatlanta.com at Emory Arlarta SOURCES http://www.ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Premium.pdf :: WHY CHOOSE A FAMILY-OWNED, INDEPENDENT HOTEL? When you book a hotel for your next trip, consider selecting a boutique, family-owned business over a large chain. HERE'S WHY. SUPPORTING LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT HOTELS: STIMULATES THE LOCAL ECONOMY 68% 43% LOCAL CHAIN $68 out of $100 spent gets added to local economy $43 out of every $100 spent gets added to local economy SUPPORTS LOCAL WORK FORCE SUPPORTS CHARITIES On average, independent businesses contribute to more local charities than chains do. LOCAL Independent businesses LOCAL 29% pend 29% on local labor. CHAIN Chain businesses spend 23% 23% on local labor. KEEP PROFITS LOCAL The profits from independent businesses are injected into local economy, while the profits from chain hotels rarely contribute. SUPPORTS MORE THAN ONE LOCAL BUSINESS Local businesses spend two times more than chains on local goods and services. FAMILY-0WNED VS. CHAIN Family-owned hotels offer all the amenities of a large chain, with the added personal service and charm that make your stay memorable. Take a look at all of the perks and benefits you can expect from an independent hotel reservation: FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL WINE Personal service (Smile and a handshake) Refreshments Home-cooked, hot breakfast (Beer, wine, tea) A= FREE Freshly-baked cookies Free wireless internet Pet-friendly environment CHAIN HOTEL DO NOT DISTURB SODA Cold Continental Breakfast Beverage vending machine Basic service POTATO CHIPS Snack vending machine Excessive pet fees and policies Paid wireless internet INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: The ESR. UNIVERSITY INN UNIVERSITY INN AT EMORY www.universityinnemoryatlanta.com at Emory Arlarta SOURCES http://www.ilsr.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Premium.pdf ::