The Expert in Booking Hotels Online Names Top Memorial Day Destinations
DALLAS, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Putting dollars back in the
wallet for vacation, Hotels.com, the experts in booking hotels, announced
today that it is offering customers a gasoline rebate to help take the sting
out of elevated prices at the pump. According to the Energy Information
Administration, the U.S. average is $2.163 a gallon, up 14.6 cents from a year
ago. Travelers booking accommodations for two nights or more will receive up
to $30 back from Hotels.com.
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"We know that many of our customers drive to their destination and with
gas prices still at record levels every bit of savings helps. Offering a gas
rebate allows our customers to put those dollars toward something fun -- like
their summer vacation," said Cheryl Rosner, president of Hotels.com.
With Memorial Day around the corner, now is the time to take advantage of
the gas rebate and plan a trip with Hotels.com. The following are the top ten
Memorial Day destinations based on actual booking demand by Hotels.com
customers.
Top Memorial Day Destinations According to Hotels.com
1. New York City
2. Las Vegas
3. Orlando
4. Myrtle Beach, SC
5. Miami
6. Ocean City, MD
7. San Francisco
8. New Orleans
9. Chicago
10. Biloxi, MS
Hotels.com Road Trips(TM) -- Drive Travel
For those wondering where to go on one tank of gas Hotels.com Road
Trips(TM) provides travelers information and booking capabilities up to six
hours from their homes. Entering a zip code will return a list of destinations
with recommendations for accommodations, dining and attractions. Additional
features allow travelers to refine their search with the option of sorting
destinations by city name or travel distance from home. Travelers may book
online at http://www.hotels.com or call 1-800-RoadTrips.
Gasoline Rebate
Travelers will find a "Gasoline Rebate" icon on hotels.com after clicking
the deals and specials tab on the homepage providing them with details of the
promotion. To qualify for the rebate travelers must book accommodations now
through June 19, 2005 for two nights or more at any of the more than 400
markets worldwide serviced by Hotels.com for stays through Labor Day weekend,
September 5, 2005. Upon completion of their trip, travelers simply need to
mail in a copy of their gasoline receipt along with the rebate certificate
they printed from hotels.com. Hotels.com will then credit their charge card
for the amount spent on gas up to $30. See http://www.hotels.com for full
details.
See http://www.hotels.com for details.
About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, offering
reservation services through its own websites (including http://www.hotels.com
and others), its interactive affiliate network (http://www.IAN.com), and its
toll-free call centers (1-800-2-HOTELS). Hotels.com gives travelers the
widest selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation
rentals at more than 17,000 properties in more than 400 cities in North
America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. The experts in booking hotels online
or offline, Hotels.com is a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing,
amenities and availability. Customers can book from one to eight rooms online.
For groups looking to reserve nine or more rooms, contact Hotels.com Group
Desk at 866-476-8771. See website for details and restrictions. Hotels.com is
an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI).
CST: 2059975-40.
Media Inquiries, Contact:
Diana Gold
PR Manager for Hotels.com
469-335-1305/dgold@hotels.com
Nicole Hockin
Hotels.com
469-826-1351/nhockin@hotels.com
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CONTACT:
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