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Sarasota officials are confident they have what it takes. Preferred Hotel Group, in cooperation with participating member hotels and resorts, announced recently that 58 member hotels worldwide will participate in this year's "The Giving Room," more than triple that from last year A poor economy and higher prices for fuel, food and lodging have travelers re-evaluating vacation plans, Tampa Bay tourism industry officials have learned. The key to success in this year's tourism season will be how well the tourism industry can tap into travelers' perceptions. Here is a sample of what some travelers are thinking these days from interviews at Clearwater Beach and Tampa. Cyril Brown, Tampa "I am a merchant seaman, and we call on ports like Houston, New Orleans and Vera Cruz. But when I get home, my wife and I still travel. The economy hasn't bothered us, but we were glad to find a low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, to fly to visit relatives in Chattanooga. I just bought two round-trip Amtrak tickets to Hollywood, Fla., for $115. That beats driving, and it's not ... Don't make these exceptional vacation spots your last resort. We take a look at the newest offerings in grand destinations. Higher costs for lodging, transportation and other purchases are expected to keep vacationers closer to home, a trend the local tourism industry may be able to capitalize upon. Preferred Hotel Group, in cooperation with participating member hotels and resorts, announced today that 58 member hotels worldwide will participate in this year's "The Giving Room," more than triple that from last year. |
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