Vancouver Tops List for Second Consecutive Month with Largest Reduction in Hotel Prices in the U.S. and Canada for June — Photo by Hotwire.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Hotwire.com(R), a leading discount travel site, today announced the results of the June 2009 Hotwire(R) Hotel Rate Report. This monthly report features the top 10 cities in North America where hotel rates have dropped the most. When combined with Hotwire's already discounted prices, the Hotel Rate Report will help guide customers to the destinations that will maximize their travel dollars. For the second consecutive month, Vancouver and New York top the list with the largest reductions in hotel prices, with Los Angeles breaking into the top 10 for the first time.

Vancouver, the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics continues to be the top destination for great hotel bargains, as hotel prices have dropped 38 percent when compared to last year in June. And travelers looking to see New York's plethora of landmarks also have a chance to score some deals, as New York came in second once again with a 32 percent drop in hotel prices. The report also shows some big reductions for popular, sun-soaked getaways like San Diego, Tampa, Oahu and Orlando.

When compared to the same time last year, the top 10 hotel price reductions for June 2009 include:

                                          Example of a Current Hotwire Deal,
   Rank    Hotel Market      Price Drop                US$/Night
   1       Vancouver, BC        38%                   3-star      $70
   2       New York City, NY    32%                   3-star      $119
   3       San Diego, CA        29%                   3-star      $72
   4       Tampa, FL            26%                   3-star      $71
   5       Montreal, Quebec     23%                   4-star      $97
   6       Las Vegas, NV        23%                   4-star      $76
   7       Toronto, Ontario     23%                   4-star      $77
   8       Oahu, HI             22%                   3-star      $74
   9       Orlando, FL          22%                   4-star      $69
   10      Los Angeles, CA      21%                   3-star      $74

"With Vancouver hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, expect hotel prices to skyrocket during that time period," said Clem Bason, President of the Hotwire Group. "Travelers looking to check out this fantastic city should take advantage of the opportunity, because hotel values are unusually good right now."

Hotwire works closely with brand-name hotels in top destinations to help fill unsold rooms, so customers get them at prices lower than any other travel site. Guaranteed*. Hotwire is uniquely positioned to spot pricing trends throughout the hotel industry, and the Hotel Rate Report is the newest way Hotwire helps customers find the most timely hotel deals.

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About the Hotwire Hotel Rate Report

The Hotwire Hotel Rate Report will run results during the first week of each month. Results are calculated by looking at Hotwire stay dates for select regions in the current month, and comparing prices in the current month against Hotwire prices in the same month in the prior year. Prices are compared within the same star rating categories for consistency, and the percent change in price for each region is generated as an overall average of the changes in those categories. The prices in the chart above are examples for a particular star rating category within that market, and actual prices may be higher or lower than the example that is provided.

About Hotwire | Hotwire.com is a leading discount travel site with low rates on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. 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." Hotwire is an operating company of Expedia, Inc. CST: 2053390-40. NST: 20003-0209. For more information, visit /.

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Rachel Rogers
Atomic PR
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