Inaugural Travel Set to Reach Record High
While today’s Election Day marks the end of the long and twisted campaign trail, it may not be the last record-breaking activity in this Presidential campaign.
Experts predict that the 56th Presidential Inauguration ceremony and related activities on and around Jan. 20, 2009 could attract an unprecedented number of visitors to the Washington, D.C. area. Expedia, the world’s largest online travel company, today announced it is lending a hand to those inauguration-bound travelers with a new travel resource page launching on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and available at http://www.expedia.com/inauguration.
Expedia’s inauguration page will bring together the tools needed to plan a patriotic visit to the nation’s capital during inauguration week. Beginning Wednesday, after ournewleader is annonced, visitors to the page will be able to search for and reserve hotels, airline tickets and admission to various activities and tours around the D.C. area.
In addition to searching and booking tools, the page will feature tips to consider when shopping for a hotel, the D.C. Metro public transportation map, information about the three primary airports that service the area and purchase options for guided tours and other popular visitor activities.
“We’ve tapped our vast network of hotel partners and on-the-ground travel experts to create this new, easy-to-use travel resource,” explains Sean Kell, general manager of Expedia.com. “Expedia is a one stop shop to book your flight, find and book a hotel, plan your itinerary and purchase tickets to popular attractions and tours.”
Expedia’s inauguration page is a go-to source for insider tips to help visitors make the most of their time and budget. The nation’s capital is one of the most historically rich destinations in America, and the inauguration page will help visitors navigate the dozens of museums, monuments and historical sites inside the Beltway.
For example, Expedia’s travel experts recommend:
Watching the inauguration parade along Pennsylvania Ave. where no tickets are required.
Booking a hotel close to a Metro stop to reduce travel time and avoid crowded streets .
Looking for hotels outside the D.C. city limits where there may be lower prices and more vacancy.
Booking tickets for attractions online in advance to ensure your space and avoid standing in line.
For more travel tips and helpful information about attending the 2009 Presidential Inauguration or to book your own trip, visit http://www.expedia.com/inauguration.
Karen
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