TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2013 — The Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI) Shows a Three Per Cent Increase
in North America
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2013 /CNW/ – Hotel prices in Canada and the United
States continued to increase in the first half of 2013, up three per
cent when compared to the same period last year according to the Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index ™ (HPI™). With an average global price increase of two per cent, North America’s
performance is strong although still shy of 2011 and the first half of
2012 when the rate of growth was at five per cent.
“Canada is continuing to invest in its travel sector and the increase in
current hotel prices is a direct reflection of that,” says Jennifer
Drew, director market management Hotels.com. “Whether it’s due to a
lack of vacation time or an increase in travellers opting to drive to
their vacation destinations, domestic travel has become a popular
option for many Canadians. That said, although accommodation costs may
be slightly higher, they’re still lower than the peak of 2007 and deals
can be found at home and abroad.”
Provincial Overview
The top performers included two provinces and one territory in the first
half of 2013 with Yukon recording the highest increase at seven per
cent year-over-year for an average of $136 per night. This was followed
by Saskatchewan, up five per cent ($150); and Newfoundland, up four per
cent ($179).
Top Canadian Performers
Not surprisingly, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal continued to dominate in 2013 as the Most Popular Cities for domestic and international travellers. Toronto was number one for
both, but Montreal and Vancouver switched spots with Montreal in second for domestic travellers and Vancouver shining as a favorite for international visitors.
Average prices paid in each of the top three cities ranged from $144 to
$154 with Montreal showing the highest rates. Another popular
destination, the scenic Lake Louise, held the top spot for Most Expensive Canadian Destination with a three per cent increase and average prices sitting at $289.
Spending Trends
Canadians saved around $9 a night when travelling domestically and paid
an average daily hotel rate of $143, compared to the $152 they paid for
international travel. When it came to international visitors, three of
the countries spending the most on hotel accommodation in Canada were
Asian and included the Philippines, Singapore and Japan. Tourists from
these countries spent an average of $184, $179 and $178 per night,
respectively.
Best Value
Canadian travellers craving an exotic locale without the hefty price tag
could find great deals in Asia. Cambodia topped the list with average daily hotel prices of $60, followed by Vietnam at $73 and Thailand and the Philippines at $99.
If you’d prefer to stay local and skip the long flights, there are also
great options in Canada like Merritt, Saanichton and Langley in British Columbia which had average daily hotel rates at less than
$100 a night.
Based on the latest Hotel Price Index, travel is, or at least should be,
on the horizon. To view the full report, visit: www.hotel-price-index.com to find the perfect destination for your travel interests or budget.
Follow the conversation on Twitter @hotelsdotcomca, #HPI.
Editors Note: All prices are in Canadian Dollars.
About the HPI™
The HPI is a biannual report that looks at hotel prices in cities all
around the world. The data is based on bookings made through the
Hotels.com website and the prices listed are the actual prices paid by
Canadians – not advertised rates. The report compares prices paid in
the first half of 2012 with those paid in the first half of 2013.
About Hotels.com®
Hotels.com (also known in Canada as Hotels.ca) is a leading online accommodation booking brand. Through the Expedia,
Inc. global network of websites, Hotels.com, LP connects travellers
with approximately 220,000 properties around the world, ranging from
international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favourites and
bed breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the
perfect stay. Hotels.com, LP benefits from one of the largest hotel
contracting teams in the industry, obtaining the best rates for its
customers, and offers frequent sales, special deals and promotions.
There are more than 7 million Guest Reviews on the websites from users
who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers can make an
informed choice when booking. Through Hotels.com, LP’s industry-leading
loyalty program Welcome RewardsTM, customers can earn a free* night for every 10 nights stayed at more
than 85,000 hotels. Under its Price Match Guarantee†, if a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel,
Hotels.com, LP will refund the difference. Travellers can book online
or by contacting one of the multilingual call centers. Special apps for
mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded at www.hotels.com/deals/mobile_app/ enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute
deals. Hotels.com publishes an award-winning twice-yearly review of
international hotel room price trends called the Hotels.com Hotel Price
Index™, which is now produced in 31 individual country editions, with
North American data available at www.hotel-price-index.com. Follow Hotels.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Hotels.comCA, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcomca and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/hotelsdotcom. More Hotels.com news is available at: http://press.hotels.com/en-ca/. Hotels.com, LP is part of Expedia, Inc., the largest online travel
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maximum value of your free night is the average daily rate of your ten
(10) nights. Your free night does not include taxes and fees.
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Canadian Hotel Prices Surpass Global Growth Rate in First Half of 2013
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