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Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed HOT n/a MAR n/a EXPE n/a Via BloggingStocks:   Filed under: Expedia Inc (EXPE), Starwood Hotels Worldwide (HOT), Marriott Intl'A' (MAR), Recession In another sign of how companies have been forced to adapt to changing economic times, the average price for an American hotel room dropped 17% (year-over-year) during the first six months of 2009. The average traveler booking a room in the U.S. can now expect to pay $115 a night, down from $139 during the first half of 2008. New York City and Washington D.C. were the priciest destinations on the list, although Las Vegas is the most popular destination. Gaming fans can grab a room in Sin City for an average of $82 per night. Continue reading Hotel room rates slump in the first half of 2009 Hotel room rates slump in the first half of 2009 originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments   Read the rest of original post »

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