May 30, 2012

Dallas Market Hotel Bookings Up 25 Percent

Dallas Market Center (DMC) today announced that significantly more hotel nights have been booked prior to this year’s Dallas Total Home & Gift Market (June 20-26) than in June 2011. DMC’s Market Travel department has seen a more than 25 percent increase in hotel bookings over the same period last year, indicating an increase in Market traffic.

“The increase in hotel bookings shows that more buyers are coming to Market and they’re staying longer in Dallas,” said Cindy Morris, COO, Dallas Market Center. “With more resources available throughout our campus, it’s important for buyers to stay through the weekend to cover al that there is to offer in our permanent and temporaries. We expect a record-setting summer Market in Dallas.”

Hotel rates start as low as $82 per night. All hotels are within seven miles of the Market Center and most offer a complimentary shuttle service. Discounted rates are valid until two weeks prior to the first day of Market and are subject to change according to availability. In addition to discounted hotel rates, Market Travel can offer special rates on car rentals and ground transportation from D/FW International and Love Field airports. Visit the Market Travel section of the DMC website for more information.

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About Dallas Market Center
Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men’s, western, women’s and children’s apparel. With more than 50 markets each year attended by more than 200,000 retail buyers from all 50 states and 78 countries, Dallas Market Center offers hundreds of events and seminars geared toward helping retailers expand business and increase profits. As a result, more than $8 billion in estimated wholesale transactions are conducted annually within the Dallas Market Center complex. The Dallas Market Center website is available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com.