Psssttt. Here’s where you get the best value for your next US trip: Atlanta, according to Hotwire.com.
“The Travel Value Index showcases the top ten cities where consumers planning their next trip can find the best value and entertainment options,” the site says.
“It’s not surprising that Atlanta made its way back to the top of the list,” said Clem Bason, Hotwire’s president. “New inventory and the dip in Atlanta’s convention business have created an opportunity for consumers to find amazing deals and discounts this year.”
The Value Index is based on three statistics, in-house ratings and third party research. The formula includes:
• Low prices on air, rental car, and hotel (50 percent of overall score)
• Discounts on air, rental car, and hotel (25 percent of overall score)
• Affordable entertainment, overall appeal and choice of accommodations (25 percent of overall score)
The company says travelers this year can find deep discounts on a wide variety of quality hotels and attractions.
“Other cities scoring high marks in discounts and low prices include runner-up Orlando, Dallas-Fort Worth and new addition Raleigh. Meanwhile, cities like Los Angeles and Miami shine with their affordable entertainment ratings, offering vacationers plenty of activities to fit any budget,” the company says.
Other top ten cities included Phoenix, Denver, Houston and Chicago.
Launched in 2000, Hotwire negotiates deep discounts from its travel suppliers to help travelers book unsold airline seats, hotel rooms and rental cars. J.D.
Power and Associates 2008 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Independent Travel Web Sites, Three Years in a Row."
By David Wilkening
