Where True Hospitality meets Southern Hospitality
In 1960, the soulful, Georgia-born singer Ray Charles hit the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time with the tune “Georgia On My Thoughts.”
To this day, that iconic tune is one of his most-loved recordings. Fast forward to the present day, and Georgia, it appears, is on everybody’s mind. That is why IHG Hotels & Resorts is teaming up with Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Division of Economic Improvement, to advertise that Georgia has rather more to discover. Friends can guide IHG’s Stay Longer and Save rate and save as much as 20% after they stay three nights or more at choose properties throughout the state via Feb. 28, 2021. With scenic mountains and tranquil beaches, big cities and small cities, places that formed democracy and civil rights, majestic National Parks and State Parks, and Southern meals that are good for the soul – it is easy to see that there’s a lot more to Georgia than its peaches.
Brian Hicks, SVP, Americas Business & Income Administration, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented: “We’re proud to call Georgia home to our U.S. headquarters and the thousands of our colleagues who work, live and play right here. We have partnered with Explore Georgia because we each share a deep ardor for the vast experiences the Peach State has to offer, including the places and stories that don’t make the news, however, are so essential to the fabric of Georgia. Our firm’s ardor is delivering True Hospitality, and what higher way to showcase that than in our own backyard.”
Mark Jablonski, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Improvement, acknowledged: “We’re thrilled to partner with our friends at IHG Hotels & Resorts to showcase so many great places to remain in our state. No matter the place you came home, a secure, enjoyable escape to Georgia’s great cities, small cities, mountains, seashores, state and national parks isn’t far-off.”
Peach State areas to remain and discover embrace:
Atlanta: The birthplace and home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Atlanta was the spiritual epicenter of the Civil Rights motion. Visit Dr. King’s childhood residence and Ebenezer Baptist Church, the place he preached his well-known sermons. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the King Center are dedicated to the motion’s struggles and achievements. Crowne Plaza Midtown is near all these websites, and rooms present ample space for work and rest, whereas the Buckhead neighborhood is residence to InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, a luxurious flagship hotel. The lately renovated Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia can be near all that Atlanta has to supply and simply 20 minutes away in Roswell is Chattahoochee Nature Center and Chattahoochee River National Recreation Space – one among 11 beautiful National Parks in Georgia. For a quieter, more distinct experience, drive 20 minutes north to Alpharetta and stay at the wellness-focused EVEN Hotel Alpharetta – Avalon Area. View the trip planning guide to Atlanta here.
Savannah: Settled in 1773 by General James Oglethorpe, Savannah is Georgia’s first metropolis, and there’s no scarcity of reasons to go to this quintessential southern locale. Guests could recognize the majestic stay oaks draped with Spanish moss and gothic architecture from well-liked films, however, the metropolis’s beauty and wealthy legacy are prices experiencing in a person. E-book a visitor room at the charming Kimpton Brice Hotel in Savannah’s Historic Landmark District, perfect for a scenic stroll alongside the Savannah River. View the trip planning guide to Savannah right here.
Macon: With a thriving river economic system that began with the indigenous neighborhood lengthy earlier than European settlers arrived, Macon is now a bustling metropolis with many historic sites, an eye-catching structure, and a legendary music scene. It is also home to Wesleyan College, the first school on this planet chartered to grant levels to women. Keep simply 5 minutes from the historic downtown on the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Macon North. View the trip planning information to Macon here.
Athens: Residence to The College of Georgia and birthplace of iconic American music teams R.E.M. and The B-52s, Athens boasts historic homes, the 300-acre State Botanical Backyard of Georgia, and nationally acknowledged craft breweries (Tropicália, anyone?). Though known as “The Classic City,” there is not anything conventional about Athens, and to essentially get a really feel for its neighborhoods, keep at Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown. View the trip planning guide to Athens here.
Augusta: Well-known for hosting the annual Master’s Tournament, Augusta was also the boyhood home of President Woodrow Wilson, who served because of the 28th President of the US. George Walton, the youngest signatory to signal the U.S. Declaration of Independence, was also from Augusta. Visit these historic home websites or the new mural of the Godfather of Soul, Augusta’s own James Brown, whereas staying at avid hotel Augusta W – Grovetown, one of IHG’s latest hotel brands. View the trip planning guide to Augusta here.
Accountable Travel
Security precautions to combat COVID-19 are critical to the state and its visitors right now. Therefore, Explore Georgia continues to promote a secure journey and encourages all guests, residents, and businesses to follow the Georgia Security Promise, which includes carrying masks, sustaining a social distance, and washing arms. Whereas visiting an IHG resort, be reassured that cleanliness and safety are top of mind. The company’s longstanding dedication to rigorous cleaning procedures includes the IHG Way of Clean program developed with Ecolab and Diversey, each world leader in hygiene and cleaning technologies.
