Hotwire 2009 Travel Value Index Names Orlando Top U.S. City for Vacation Value (United States)
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Hotwire 2009 Travel Value Index Names Orlando Top U.S. City for Vacation Value (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy -
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-03-04
Chicago, Tampa and Houston also Join Top 10 U.S. Cities Offering the Greatest Overall Value to Visitors
Hotwire.com(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of its fourth annual Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index study, naming Orlando as the top 2009 destination for deal-seeking travelers. Just in time for Spring break, this honor, bestowed by Hotwire.com(R), showcases the top 10 cities where savvy travelers across the country can find the best value and entertainment options as they plan their next vacation.
Building upon its deep expertise in saving money on travel, the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index is based on a statistical model that leverages Hotwire.com and third party data to evaluate 50 U.S. markets for consumer vacation value.
The Hotwire.com(R) Travel Value Index ranks the 50 U.S. markets across three categories:
-- Discounts on air, rental car, and hotel (25 percent of overall score)
-- Low prices on air, rental car, and hotel (50 percent of overall score)
-- Affordable entertainment, overall appeal and choice of accommodations
(25 percent of overall score)
"The Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index identifies the best destinations to stretch vacation dollars," said Clem Bason, president, Hotwire Group. "With warmer weather and spring break coming up, it's a great tool to use when looking for the best vacation and overall value."
2009 Travel Value Index Cities Cater to Travelers with Wide-Ranging Interests
According to the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index, the top ten U.S. places for value vacations this year include (2008 rankings in parentheses, where applicable):
1. Orlando (3) 6. Houston
2. Atlanta (5) 7. Los Angeles (6)
3. Denver (4) 8. Tampa
4. Dallas-Fort Worth (2) 9. Washington (7)
5. Phoenix (1) 10. Chicago
"Orlando is this year's city to beat and it shows through the amazing deals in this market," said Bason. "In addition to the low prices, Orlando has fabulous weather almost year-round, great family attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, and great golf courses and spas."
When looking for deals in these top ten markets, Hotwire is the place to go. Hotwire works with top travel brands to fill unsold rooms, airline seats and rental cars, which means deep discounts on travel that consumers won't find anywhere else. In fact, travelers can save up to 60 percent off published hotel rates on Hotwire.com.
Below are examples of hotels recently booked on Hotwire.com for March stays in the top ten Travel Value Index cities:*
-- $68/night for 4-star hotel, Orlando--SeaWorld
-- $88/night for 4-star hotel, Atlanta--Perimeter
-- $69/night for 4-star hotel, Dallas--North Galleria
-- $63/night for 4-star hotel in Denver--Tech Center
-- $86/night for 4-star hotel in Washington DC--White House/Capitol Hill
-- $98/night for 4.5-star hotel, Phoenix--North Scottsdale Area
-- $96/night for 4-star hotel, Tampa--Westshore
-- $77/night for 4-star hotel, Houston--Galleria
-- $85/night for 4-star hotel, Los Angeles--Downtown
-- $83/night for 4.5-star hotel, Chicago--Magnificent Mile
Area/Streeterville
*Hotel rates shown are based on actual bookings made on Hotwire.com on March 2, 2009 for stays March 6 - March 31, 2009. Hotel rates shown do not include applicable tax recovery charges and fees. However, total cost, including all applicable tax recovery charges and fees, is shown before bookings are made on Hotwire.com. All bookings are non-changeable and nonrefundable. Rates subject to availability. Because rates change all the time, Hotwire(R) customers are encouraged to check rates for themselves.
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