Lodgian, founded in 1956, is one of the largest independent owners and operators of full-service hotel facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company operates more than 70 hotels under InterContinental and Marriott Group divisions. The InterContinental operates hotels under various brand names including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Select and Holiday Inn Express. The hotels under Marriott Group include Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, Spring Hill Suites, Hilton, Doubletree, and Radisson. The amenities offered by the hotels include guest rooms, business and fitness centers, food and beverage services, meeting spaces, and banquet and dining facilities to customers. The hotels also have convention halls, and organize business events and seminars. Lodgian is headquartered in Atlanta.