With the current economy, the Orlando tourism industry may not be thriving quite as much as it has in the past, but there are still plenty of visitors who are making an effort to take their vacations as they normally would. And these visitors are being offered many specials and deals by area hotels.
In an effort to get more rooms booked, Orlando hotels have been offering everything from double reward points, gas cards and attraction tickets to discount coupons and free nights. Of course, there is more incentive to stay longer because when you book for a few nights at a time the perks start to pile up. These types of deals are especially great for large groups or meeting planners, who can participate in a variety of deals on Orlando hotels.
From economy hotels all the way to luxurious resorts, Orlando offers properties for everyone. If you are worried about your budget you can opt for a smaller hotel with more basic amenities. You can find such hotels for around $50 a night. Due to the economic struggle, you'll also be able to find plenty of four-star hotels for around $70.
If you're planning on staying for four or five days and you have a bit more to spend, be sure to read up on the moderately priced and more expensive Orlando hotels too because they have been offering free nights when you book with them. Sometimes they even include complimentary breakfast or discounts on Orlando-area restaurants and attractions. So it can certainly be well worth it to book a bigger hotel.
Though some Orlando hotels are trying to get by with their usual yearly specials, others are constantly lowering rates in effort to compete with other hotels and bring in more traffic. So there are definitely plenty of competitive deals on Orlando hotels out there.
What's great about all Orlando hotels is that no matter where you stay, you will have plenty to do. Many of the hotels offer shuttle services to area attractions so even if you don't have a car with you, you'll still be able to get around. And since the economy also has had some effect on area businesses, you'll find plenty of discounts and lowered prices at restaurants, dinner shows, gift shops, malls, theme parks and other attractions.
Though domestic travel has dipped, Orlando has seen a pickup with in-state visitors. If you happen to be a Florida resident-sometimes Georgia residents also qualify-you are eligible for a variety of deals such as resident season passes that cost significantly less than regular price. So in addition to savings at hotels, you'll find that a staycation to the Orlando area can benefit you in other ways.
If you are a sports fan, you may be aware that Orlando has acquired two new sports teams: the United Football League's Florida Tuskers, playing at the Citrus Bowl, and the National Lacrosse League's Orlando Titans, who play at the Amway Arena. It's expected that these teams will boost traffic to Orlando hotels. Many of the hotels located near these venues will offer special package deals during games so that the hotels get more visitors and the visitors get better deals. So be on the lookout for these specials.
Aside from these sports teams, there are plenty of other sports, activities, festivals and celebrations that draw visitors to Orlando hotels. And hotels recognize this by offering seasonal deals or package deals during the specific events.
Finally, there are plenty of Orlando hotels that are on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando property. These hotels have been offering specials that sometimes include discounts within theme parks or even complimentary attraction tickets. There are even packages that allow you to skip the regular lines at theme parks.
Just because the economy is struggling doesn't mean you can't find great deals on Orlando hotels... in fact, you'll probably find more deals now than you ever have before.
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