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