Bobby Bowers, an analyst with Smith Travel Research in Hendersonville, Tenn., predicts that this Valentine's Day will underperform last year's in terms of hotel occupancy.
It doesn't get much more romantic than spending Valentine's Day in a beautiful hotel. For one thing, there is the anonymity and privacy. For another, there's a great big bed. Even if all you do is lie around ordering strawberries and champagne, the feeling that all of your needs are taken care of makes Valentine's Day that much more special for you and your sweetheart.
According to the National Retail Federation's 2005 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, this year the average consumer will spend approximately $97 on Valentine's Day. Total estimated spending is predicted to be $13.19 billion, which is up just over 1% from last year. The most popular gift given on Valentine's Day is a greeting card, followed by flowers, candy and an evening out.
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