Hotels.com Reveals Summer Travel Trends
Released
on: September 8, 2009, 7:16 am
Author: Hotels.com
Industry: Travel
A
recent Hotels.com survey has discovered how Americans plan to
vacation this year.
Among
those polled who are planning a vacation, nearly two-thirds (63%)
will be staying at a hotel or other kind of rental property, such
as a condo or resort. Despite tough economic times, only 33% plan
to stay with friends and family.
Fifty-two
per cent of those polled note they're looking for added perks
and benefits more often than they did 12 months ago. Breakfast
is a favorite complimentary offering with 87% surveyed taking
advantage of this added perk when they travel.
Two
fifths of those polled think it will be more expensive to travel
this year than last, while 18% feel it will be less expensive.
Twenty-two per cent feel costs will be about the same.
Carl
Sparks, general manager of Hotels.com, said: "Properties
continue to offer incredible rates and other incentives to add
substantial value to the stay; this is the season of the great
deal. In addition, with gas prices lower now compared to this
time last year, travelers can incur a lower overall cost of getting
to and from their destination."
While
many Americans continue to watch their spending habits more carefully
in all areas - including travel - there are many options to keep
a vacation budget in check. Sparks added that planning carefully
and choosing the right property can play a large role in keeping
a lid on expenses. He also suggests booking early, rather than
waiting for a better a rate, as prices could increase. Moreover,
planning carefully and reading reviews to get other travellers
perspectives on potential properties will also help contribute
to a successful vacation.
About
Hotels.com
Hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering
an extensive selection of more than 85,000 properties ranging
from traditional hotels and vacation rentals to bed and breakfasts
and all-inclusive resorts, including Orlando
hotels, Fort
Lauderdale hotels, San
Diego hotels and Boston
hotels. Hotels.com serves as an advocate for guests before,
during and after their property stay. To help travelers choose
the right property for each trip, the company provides a variety
of tools and features, including property descriptions, rate calendars,
maps, virtual tours, and more than one million guest reviews.
Hotels.com offers additional value for guests through its Price
Match Guarantee, Risk-Free Booking and welcomerewards programs.
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