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Vacation Package Deals will be HOT!
4/21/2009
CONTACT:
Jennifer Burns, Marketing and PR Manager
(513) 204-7046
jburns@wccvb.org
MASON, Ohio (April 21, 2009) – Beginning April 16, the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer exclusive and affordable vacation package deals online at
www.ohioslargestplayground.com.
The packages will range from family fun, to girlfriend getaways, guys great escapes to high adventure and more. Vacation packages will include items such as Kings Island tickets, The Beach Waterpark Tickets, Ozone Zipline Adventure Tour rides, canoeing trips and accommodations to name a few. Packages will include exclusive offers like additional savings and discounts area restaurants and shops. Visitors can purchase these exclusive packages through the WCCVB Web site or by calling (866) 525-2761.
“In light of the current economic conditions, travelers are searching for vacations that are convenient, affordable and close to home,” WCCVB Executive Director Shirley Bonekemper said. “This growing trend in leisure travel has been a major catalyst in the way destinations promote their attractions and accommodations.”
Making this service available to visitors, from trip conception to final purchase, is a pro-active approach the WCCVB is taking to meet the needs of today’s traveler. According to a recent survey conducted by Peter Yesawich, CEO of YPartnership, a leading expert in travel and leisure, 76 percent of travelers will book a packaged vacation to save money.
The first two packages to launch are the Kings Island Getaway Package and the Ride & Roar Family Fun Package. The Kings Island Getaway Package includes tickets to Kings Island, choice of accommodations and coupons and discounts to other area restaurants and shopping.
The Ride & Roar Family Fun Package offers visitors two great experiences for one low price. The package includes Kings Island tickets and Cincinnati Zoo tickets, choice of accommodations and a free Tram pass at the Zoo for each member in your party.
Conveniently located between two major Ohio highways, and nestled equidistant from Cincinnati and Dayton, Warren County offers more to do in a 30 mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio. The unique combination of family fun, outdoor recreation, history, culture, dining and shopping make Warren County a great getaway that’s not far away. More than 60 percent of the U.S. population can reach Warren County in a day’s drive.
About Kings Island
Kings Island offers more than 80 rides and attractions including some of the best roller coasters in the world. New in 2009 – Diamondback, Kings Island’s tallest, fastest and meanest roller coaster ever, stands a mind-blowing 230 feet at its highest point with a first drop of 215 feet. Families with young children will love Nickelodeon® Universe, named by Amusement Today readers as the Best Kids’ Area in the World for the eighth year in the row, which offers more than 18 rides and attractions and more kids’ coasters than any other park. Two exciting neighborhoods dedicated to SpongeBob SquarePants™ and Dora the Explorer™ allow children to meet their favorite stars.
About the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
The world famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden was rated the No. 1 attraction locally and one of the top zoos in the nation by Zagat Survey. It has also been recognized by Child Magazine as one of "The 10 Best Zoos for Kids." More than one million people visit the Zoo’s award-winning exhibits, and more than 500 animal and 3,000 plant species annually.
About the Warren County and the WCCVB
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius, than anywhere else in Ohio. The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a destination marketing organization whose mission is to drive tourism and overnight visitation to Warren County. Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 6.4 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $917 million and 11,029 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit
www.ohioslargestplayground.com or call (800) 433-1072.
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