Hospitality Lodging Systems Opens First Budgetel Plus Inn & Suites in Helen, Georgia
The north Georgia mountain town of Helen has become home to the country's first Budgetel Plus Inn & Suites, which opened as a two-floor, 54-room conversion from Jameson Inn.
Helen is also the site of a two-floor, 32-room Haven Inn & Suites and a two-floor, 57-room AmeriVu Inn & Suites - making it the only city to operate a hotel under each of the three flags offered by Hospitality Lodging Systems (HLS).
"As things change in our post-pandemic hotel industry, more and more owners are changing to less restrictive and more profitable brand relationships," explained Doug Collins, Chairman and CEO of HLS. "For example, our contract offers a quicker economic rebound with features such as free unlimited internet reservations and a low monthly fixed fee for royalty / marketing."
Located about 90 miles from downtown Atlanta, Helen is Georgia's third most-visited city, thanks to the appeal of its Bavarian-style architecture, nearby vineyards, and a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
