I think it is important to set boundaries. Remember that working on a holiday is a personal choice and doesn't have to be the only option.

[Jeff Rogers, manager of a Holiday Inn Express near busy I-55 in Jackson, said his hotel was booked up Saturday and Sunday.] Most of our calls came in late yesterday afternoon, ... Most of the people that we have are coming from Florida, the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mississippi Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana.

I've never seen more of a focus on it than I am now. You want to take care of your high-potential and high-performer people, so you have to figure out what will keep them engaged in the business, not for today, but long term.

For busy executives this is probably one of the best opportunities all year to have quality family time.

The Holiday Inn Express is a limited-service facility that doesn't have a restaurant, bar or banquet space.

It's our main holiday of the year. What a neat day to be able to give back to people in the community.