Discount Hotel Rates Now Available For High Point Market

May 24, 2007  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on May 2007 Thirty-six hotels in the Piedmont Triad North Carolina region around High Point are now booking rooms at discounted rates secured through the High Point Market Authority for fall market, which takes place Oct. 1-7.

Some restrictions and minimum-night stays apply, and discounted rates will be available until August 31.

“We expect these discounted hotel rooms to book very quickly and encourage all attendees to book their hotel rooms early to ensure the best availability,” said Brian Casey, president and chief executive of the High Point Market Authority.

Most of the participating hotels are in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Market Authority Vice President of Operations pointed out that both cities are convenient for marketgoers.

“For one thing, our free, comprehensive transportation system serves all of these properties, and you’ll save considerably on parking and rental car fees,” she said. “For another, there are plenty of dining options at area restaurants which tend to be less crowded in the adjoining cities.”

While lodging rates at High Point Market are moving in the right direction through the efforts of the Market Authority’s hotel task force, Casey said the problem “is complex and remains one of our more difficult, high-priority issues.”

“The situation will continue to improve as more new hotels come on line and we expect four new properties to open in time for Fall Market” he said. “Certainly, we will keep market attendees apprised as those rooms become available.”

To obtain information on discounted hotel rooms click here, or contact the High Point Market Authority’s housing specialist, Dawn Smith, at (800) 874-6492 or (336) 869-1000, extension 231.

Room rates under the Market Authority’s agreement with area hotels range from $65/$80 at the Microtel Hanes Mall in Winston Salem to $279 for Embassy Suites in Greensboro. The two participating High Point hotels are Ashford Suites, $199; and Biltmore Suites $99/$159.