The Many Ways to Save on Travel to Texas

INCENTIVES AND DISCOUNT PACKAGES HELP TRAVELERS ENJOY MORE

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is still in full swing and
there are many money-saving options for travelers looking to stretch their
vacation dollars for a first or second trip of the season. The State of Texas
says, "Howdy Y'all!" as it welcomes visitors from neighboring states and
across the country with incentives on all the Lone Star State has to offer.
Texas offers summer fun, entertainment and relaxation for visitors of all
ages, including amusement parks; beaches, lakes and rivers; museums; spas;
golf; and culinary and wine experiences.
"We have added a new Travel Packages section to our Web site,
http://www.TravelTex.com, which lists money-saving travel packages around the
state," said Julie Chase, Chief Marketing Officer, Texas Tourism. "We want
visitors to get the most out of their vacation and to enjoy the many ways they
can save in Texas while having a great time."
There are tremendous savings to be found all across the state. Travel
packages to San Antonio, Dallas, Plano, Austin, Bastrop, Corpus Christi,
Galveston and The Woodlands include gasoline gift cards, shop & stay programs,
attraction admission discounts, and more. For example:
-- St. Anthony Hotel, San Antonio -- $50 rebate for guests staying three
nights or more
-- Fiesta Texas Package, Hilton San Antonio Airport -- Package includes
deluxe room (2 night minimum), 2 adult one day tickets to Fiesta Texas, a
buffet breakfast for 2 each morning, and a $50 gas gift card
-- Gas N' Go Promotion, Hyatt Regency, Dallas -- $25 gas card when you
stay, plus Hybrid vehicle owners receive complimentary valet parking
-- Shop & Stay Package, Southfork Hotel, Plano -- Enjoy a 1 night stay
with breakfast, a $25 shopping spree at the Allen Premium Outlet and FREE
shuttle service to the shopping center
-- Discover Austin, Hyatt Regency Austin -- Now through Labor Day, take
advantage of all Hyatt Regency has to offer and receive a $25 American Express
gift card per stay
-- The Hilton Garden Inn Austin Downtown -- Receive a $25 gas card for
each night of your stay
-- Drive 'N Dive Package, Port Royal Ocean Resort, Corpus Christi -- Make
reservations for a three-night stay at a regular non-discounted rate and get a
$60 gas card
-- Summer at Lost Pines Package, The Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa,
Bastrop -- Includes a $50 resort credit, two Lost Pines beach towels and two
"Old Buck's Place" water bottles
Shopping discounts and travel packages are also available in Texas and
include shop & dine, shop & stay, and shop & spa packages. These packages may
be found online at http://www.traveltex.com/activities/Shopping.aspx.
Make your plans to visit Texas this summer, and take advantage of the
great travel savings available at http://www.TravelTex.com.
About Tourism in Texas: Tourism is one of the largest industries in Texas,
employing 521,000 Texans. In 2006, travelers spent almost $54 billion in
Texas. Travel expenditures generated $2.7 billion in state taxes and $930
million in local taxes. For more information on Texas travel events and
vacation destinations, visit http://www.TravelTex.com or for a free Texas
State Travel Guide call 1-800-8888-TEX.
SOURCE Texas Tourism

Meredith Michelson, Account Executive of VOLLMER, +1-512-472-3515,
Meredith@vollmerpr.com, for Texas Tourism