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Branson Talk / Re: RFD Theatre
« Last post by KBCraig on February 27, 2024, 11:18:00 PM »How long has it been since this has been open?
I think 1 of the Acrobatic shows was there in 2018. When I was in Branson earlier this month I noticed that several motels on SOH Expressway that used to be independents now have banners up for various chains. I heard something last year about plans for the Honeysuckle to be renovated.
My hotel of choice the last few years has been the Barrington near the Mansion Theater. It shut down after Christmas for a major renovation project. I was told that when it reopens this spring it will have a Hilton affiliation.
Hotel branding doesn't mean ownership. Like fast food, branding is a franchise that means name brand recognition and a certain amount of standardization in services offered.
I also like small independents (for both food and lodging), but most travelers trust a big brand name and don't care to experiment. That's their loss.