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Island Expects Strong Summer Travel Season
By: South Padre Island CVB PR
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – Just as AAA predicts that more travelers will venture out over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is forecasting an increase in the number of summer visitors to the island following strong winter and spring visitor traffic.
The CVB reports that the number of visitors to the island in the last six months has definitely increased over the previous year. In the first quarter of 2010, taxable lodging sales on South Padre Island were up 29.5 percent.
“Strong numbers throughout the winter and spring point to a very good summer season for us this year,” says Dan Quandt, executive director of the South Padre Island CVB. “Although the economy still has some challenges, it’s much better than it was a year ago.”
With new developments and expanded offerings, the island is poised for a busy summer. New lodging options on the island have expanded the room inventory, accommodating more overnight visitors. A new shuttle service is providing affordable, door-to-door transportation between Valley International Airport in Harlingen and South Padre Island accommodations. In addition, new attractions, including the new South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, which opened in September 2009, are giving visitors more options for activities on the island.
AAA predicts a 5.4 increase in the number of Americans vacationing this Memorial Day weekend. The travel organization estimates that the average distance traveled by Americans over the holiday weekend will be 626 miles, putting South Padre Island well within reach of several major metropolitan areas in Texas.
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