DALLAS, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As travelers prepare for one
last getaway this summer, Hotels.com announced today the most popular
destinations for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. Topping the list is
New York, followed by Las Vegas and New Orleans; also making the top 10 are
international destinations London and Paris.
Labor Day weekend is traditionally a peak travel period and hotel
occupancy levels are expected to be high across the nation. According to the
New York Convention and Visitors Bureau, occupancy rates will be near 87
percent with both the Republican Convention and the U.S. Open playing a role
in filling rooms while the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau is
expecting occupancy rates to reach more than 95 percent.
According to Hotels.com, the Top Labor Day Destinations are:
1. New York
2. Las Vegas
3. New Orleans
4. Chicago
5. San Francisco
6. Orlando
7. London
8. Miami
9. Paris
10. Los Angeles
"The end of summer marks a great time to visit these destinations that
continue to top our list year after year. And, we are pleased to see
occupancy rates rising in these cities as more people regain their travel
confidence and desire for a break," said Cheryl Rosner, president of
Hotels.com. "If you haven't made travel plans for the approaching long
weekend, it's not too late because Hotels.com maintains a vast hotel inventory
even during peak travel times which gives travelers access to great hotels and
competitive rates."
A sample of Hotels.com rates and specials for Labor Day weekend include:
3 night stay with last night free at the 4-star 70 Park Avenue Hotel in NYC
from $329.00; The Milford Plaza in NYC from $116.10; The Sahara in Las Vegas
from $82.00; Stay 2 nights, get 10% off every night at the Courtyard Lake
Buena Vista in Orlando from $64.80; Stay 3 nights, get 20% of every night at
the 5-star Peabody Hotel in Orlando from $120.00; Hyde Park West in London
from $97.00, and stay 3 nights, get 25% off every night at the 4-star Argent
Hotel in San Francisco from $111.75.**
Note to Editors: Ranking of destinations based on actual Hotels.com
customer shopping preferences.
** Rates are subject to change and availability.
About Hotels.com
Hotels.com is a leading provider of lodging worldwide, providing service
through its own websites (including http://www.hotels.com and others),
thousands of affiliated websites, and its toll-free call centers
(1-800-2-HOTELS). Hotels.com provides accommodations to travelers at over
12,000 properties in more than 400 markets in North America, Europe, the
Caribbean and Asia. The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotel
pricing, amenities and availability, and also specializes in providing
travelers with accommodations for sold-out periods. Hotels.com is an
operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI). CST: 2059975-40.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Nicole Hockin
Hotels.com
469-335-1595
nhockin@hotels.com
SOURCE Hotels.com
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