The Canad Inns hotel chain plans to be 100% smoke free by the end of November.

Two are already that way, including the Portage la Prairie outlet.

CEO Leo Ledohowski says it's been that way for some time, making the switch in August. He notes they were able to do so because there were no reservations standing in the way.

Ledohowski points out being 100% smoke-free keeps Canad Inns current with times. He adds the company also benefits because it makes over-all operations run more smoothly.