Travellers, domestic and abroad, are choosing cities from Calgary to Saskatoon
TORONTO, March 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Cities in the sprawling Prairie Provinces, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta are winning over travellers from Canada and beyond. Based on findings from the latest Hotels.com™ Hotel Price Index™, these provinces and their most popular cities all experienced slight increases in average prices paid, as well as a boost in popularity in 2013.
Calgary, AB - Average hotel price Canadians paid in 2013: $161
Edmonton, AB - Average hotel price Canadians paid in 2013: $140
Banff, AB - Average hotel price Canadians paid in 2013: $169
Winnipeg, MB - Average hotel price Canadians paid in 2013: $136
Saskatoon, SK - Average hotel price Canadians paid in 2013: $161
It's more than crop fields and cowboys out west, so next time you plan to explore Canada, why not give the Prairies some love? For more destination recommendations based on your interests, whether it's tailored around the local culinary or music scene or budget-specific, please visit www.hotel-price-index.com/2014/spring/ca.
About the HPI
The HPI is based on bookings made on Hotels.com sites and prices shown are those actually paid by customers per room per night, rather than advertised rates. More than 150,000 properties around the world make up the sample set of hotels from which prices are taken. To access the full report, including detailed maps, colorful photos and a city-by-city breakdown, please visit: www.hotel-price-index.com/2014/spring/ca.
About Hotels.com (http://www.hotels.com)
Hotels.com (also known in Canada as Hotels.ca) is a leading online accommodation booking website with more than 260,000 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. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals.
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