Hotwire 2009 Travel Value Index Top Ten

Top 10 U.S. Cities Offering Greatest Overall Value

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. March 05, 2009

MARCH 5, 2009 - Hotwire.com, a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of its fourth annual Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index study, naming Orlando as the top 2009 destination for deal-seeking travelers. Just in time for Spring break, this honor, bestowed by Hotwire.com(R), showcases the top 10 cities where savvy travelers across the country can find the best value and entertainment options as they plan their next vacation.

Building upon its deep expertise in saving money on travel, the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index is based on a statistical model that leverages Hotwire.com and third party data to evaluate 50 U.S. markets for consumer vacation value.

The Hotwire.com(R) Travel Value Index ranks the 50 U.S. markets across three categories:

o Discounts on air, rental car, and hotel (25 percent of overall score)

o Low prices on air, rental car, and hotel (50 percent of overall score)

o Affordable entertainment, overall appeal and choice of accommodations (25 percent of overall score)

"The Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index identifies the best destinations to stretch vacation dollars," said Clem Bason, president, Hotwire Group. "With warmer weather and spring break coming up, it's a great tool to use when looking for the best vacation and overall value."

2009 Travel Value Index Cities Cater to Travelers with Wide-Ranging Interests

According to the Hotwire(R) Travel Value Index, the top ten U.S. places for value vacations this year include (2008 rankings in parentheses, where applicable):

1. Orlando (3)

2. Atlanta (5)

3. Denver (4)

4. Dallas-Fort Worth (2)

5. Phoenix (1)

6. Houston

7. Los Angeles (6)

8. Tampa

9. Washington (7)

10. Chicago

"Orlando is this year's city to beat and it shows through the amazing deals in this market," said Bason. "In addition to the low prices, Orlando has fabulous weather almost year-round, great family attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, and great golf courses and spas."