Gaylord Hotels became another chain going smoke-free, as of 12 February.
Westin Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International previously adopted the practice.
The new policy affects Gaylord’s three existing properties — the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville; Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Fla.; and Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine near Dallas — as well as the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Prince George’s County, Md., which will open in 2008.
In a symbolic gesture, the hotel company began auctioning 10,577 ashtrays from its properties on eBay. All proceeds will go to the American Lung Association. The auction can be viewed at www.gaylor.
Report by David Wilkening
