Midweek market hotel deals available through Authority
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, March 11, 2007
High Point — Don't have lodging for the spring High Point Market yet? Consider a midweek visit, suggests the High Point Market Authority.
"There are still good hotel deals to be had," says the Market Authority's Dawn Smith, who oversees travel arrangements for marketgoers. "Many area hotels are trying to accommodate the various needs of market attendees and some are offering reduced rates for buyers coming in later in the week.
"Budget-conscious attendees in search of last-minute deals can benefit from the addition of these special, midweek room promotions, but the key to securing these special room rates is to book your travel through the Market Authority," she said.
According to Smith, hotel rates in High Point and nearby cities range from $89 to under $160 for visitors who are willing to try a shorter stay during the latter days of market, which runs March 26 through April 1. Additionally, a number of hotels within a 20-minute drive offer rates as low as $99 throughout market and are served by the free market transportation service.
Beyond taking advantage of midweek travel promotions and a full week of scheduled events, the Authority has other suggestions to help attendees make the most of market. They include:
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Don't rent a car. The Market Authority has a free transportation service to move marketgoers around High Point, including stops at hotels and the airport.
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Try the exclusive online Market Planner at www.highpointmarket.org/marketplanner.aspx. Users can select and map desired exhibitor and event locations and find shuttle times, routes and numbers for traveling to those locations.
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Book time with a Market Scout. This new, free service gives buyers a trained "scout," a High Point University student, to help visitors more easily navigate the Market. Plus, another set of eyes can help identify new sources.
For assistance with booking hotels and other travel arrangements, contact Smith at (336) 869-1000, extension 231, or visit the Market Authority Web site at www.highpointmarket.org.
