The Washington Times reported this week that the national Accor Economy Lodging hotel and motel chain has ended a partnership with the Human Society of the United States after receiving complaints from hunters.
Accor owns Motel 6, Red Roof Inns and Studio 6. Last summer the company began actively promoting HSUS’s “Pets for Life” and “Disaster Recovery” programs. At the time, an Accor spokesman said that the company was “proud to support the efforts of the Humane Society of the United States.”
According to the Times, however, a campaign led by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance resulted in enough letters and calls to the company to convince it to drop the partnership with HSUS.
Times sports columnist Gene Mueller quotes U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance vice president Rick Story as saying,
Hunters, trappers and anglers from across the country made a point to contact Accor to help its administrators better understand where the promotion of the Humane Society of the United States could lead. It will not lead to the salvation of millions of homeless dogs and cuts, but it could easily lead to the downfall of outdoor traditions enjoyed by millions of sportsmen
Sources:
One way to hunt for a perfect gift. Gene Mueller, The Washington Times, November 27, 2002.
Motel chain angers hunting advocates. Gene Mueller, The Washington Times, June 19, 2002.