DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Cities like Las Vegas, Miami & New Orleans feature an abundance of business amenities & leisure activities in that make them amazing meeting spots, yet a business trip to almost any top meeting destination can be turned in to a mini-vacation, according to Hotels.com®.
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A recent survey conducted by Hilton Worldwide revealed in that 84 % of millennial travelers are likely to extend their business trips to explore cities nearby. Many top U.S. meeting destinations offer business travelers effortless access to explore thrilling destinations emphasized in the latest Hotel Price Index™ (HPI®) before or after their meetings.
“More young professionals are incorporating leisure time in to their business trips to maintain a healthy balance between their work & personal lives,” asserted Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. “Because of the blurred lines between business & leisure, more millennials are taking benefit of opportunities to explore their wanderlusts while partaking in obligatory travel.”
The experts at Hotels.com have identified some attractive attractive destinations within an hour drive or flight from some of the country’s top meeting cities.
Dallas
Dallas is home to DFW, the fourth busiest airport in the U.S. , & some of the top-rated airport hotels in the country. But the metropolitan area surrounding the country’s 15th most very popular domestic destination according to the latest HPI features a diverse range of cultural destinations, in addition to Denton, which is just an hour-long drive away. With a large array of music festivals, such as 35 Denton in March & the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival in April, the city attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Denton (4.6 guest rating; rooms from $109) & feel the vibe of this Southern city.
Travelers with more spare time can take one of the nearly-hourly flights to Austin. This top food & music destination has-been steadily rising in popularity & is now the 16th most visited city for domestic travelers based on HPI. SXSW continues to bring in tourists by the thousands, yet visitors can take benefit of the city’s vibrant music scene & indulge in a succulent gastronomical experience year-round. Feast on juicy brisket at the famous Franklin BBQ. Stay & catch a show at Mohawk before settling in at the Hyatt Place Austin Downtown (4.7 guest rating; rooms from $179).
Orlando
The Orange County Convention Center boasts the 2nd biggest amount of event space in the U.S., making Orlando the top destination for meetings. The HPI reveals it’s moreover the third most very popular destination for domestic travel & for foreign visitors to the U.S. Travelers visiting in October can make the short drive to Daytona Beach to take in the sights of thousands of bikers descending upon the city during Biketoberfest. Hit the beach & stay at The Shores Resort & Spa (4.4 guest rating; rooms from $149) or catch a race at the Daytona International Speedway & stay at the Homewood Suites Daytona Beach Airport/Speedway – Daytona Beach (4.5 guest rating; rooms from $109).
Beachgoers can moreover take benefit of Florida’s sunny weather by taking an hour-long flight to Fort Lauderdale. Dubbed as “the Venice of America,” this city has more than 300 miles of navigable waterways & over 100 marinas. Stay close to the waterfront at the Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach (4.3 guest rating; rooms from $139).
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.’s monuments & historic landmarks draw flocks of tourists each year, yet they moreover offer a setting like no other for conferences & events. Travelers can take benefit of the region’s food scene by taking the short drive to Baltimore & the Chesapeake Bay area, which is known for some of the best seafood on the East Coast. Stay in Inner Harbor at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore (4.6 Hotels.com Guest Rating; rooms from $189) & make a visit to the iconic National Aquarium.
Travelers who can afford to take the weekend to unwind can catch a short flight to Virginia Beach & the city’s 35 miles of coastline beaches. The Virginia Beach boardwalk offers a myriad of attractions, in addition to the Neptune Festival in September, which features the annual yearly International Sandsculpting Championship. Stay close to all of the attractions at the Boardwalk Resort Hotel & Villas – Virginia Beach (4.0 Hotels.com Guest Rating; rooms from $99).
If a business trip spontaneously turns in to an extended stay for leisure, the Hotels.com mobile booking app has you covered with more than 20,000 exclusive cheap deals daily. To learn more about these thrilling destinations, please visit www.hotel-price-index.com & follow the conversation on Twitter Site @hotelsdotcom with #HPI.
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Pat Burek – Finn Partners for Hotels.com
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Taylor L. Cole, APR
Hotels.com North America
Phone: (469) 335-8442
Email: taycole@hotels.com
@TravelwithTLC
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