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Expedia launches tax rebate incentive program

April 02, 2008 | Online Travel

With 51 percent of recently surveyed Americans saying they are somewhat likely to spend their upcoming tax rebate on travel or a vacation, Expedia will help extend those vacation dollars by offering exclusive deals plus a coupon worth $200 off qualifying trips.

Expedia.com is adding what it calls “a bit more stimuli to the U.S. economic stimulus package”, which, starting in May, will return up to $600 to individual taxpayers or $1,200 to those filing joint returns. With 51 percent of recently surveyed Americans(1) saying they are somewhat likely to spend their upcoming tax rebate on travel or a vacation, Expedia(R) will help extend those vacation dollars by offering exclusive deals plus a coupon worth $200 off qualifying trips.

Specifically encouraging Americans to travel in the U.S. with their checks, Expedia today launched an online store designed to make shopping for a trip within a $600 per person budget simple. The store is available now through May 13, 2008 and includes dozens of only-on-Expedia sale prices for stand-alone hotel stays and packages at up to 30 percent off regular rates.

“We know people want to travel, but just don’t think they can afford it, when in fact $600 provides a lot of vacation options—particularly in the U.S.,” explains Paul Brown, president of Expedia North America. “Adding our exclusive trip offers and instant coupon multiplies the possibilities Americans have for a tax rebate getaway this spring.”

Expedia has assembled dozens of vacation packages across the U.S., priced to fit 2every tax rebate check. Featured on the site are two categories—“3-night trips under $399” and “5-night trips under $599.” And exclusively priced for this occasion, select hotels in top U.S. cities are offering up to 30 percent off.

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