Cleanliness, Price Top List for Choosing Hotel, AAA Says.Business Editors/Travel Writers ORLANDO Orlando, city, United States Orlando (ôrlăn`dō), city (1990 pop. 164,693), seat of Orange co., central Fla., in a lake region; inc. 1875. In a citrus fruit and farm area, it is one of the world's most visited vacation spots. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000 Cleanliness Cleanliness See also Orderliness. Cleverness (See CUNNING.) Berchta unkempt herself, demands cleanliness from others, especially children. [Ger. Folklore: Leach, 137] cat continually “washes” itself. isn't just important -- it is the number one feature that travelers look for when deciding where to stay, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. survey. The survey, conducted by AAA Market Research, named the top five factors in choosing an accommodation. Those identified factors are: -- Cleanliness -- Guests want rooms and common areas to be thoroughly cleaned and well maintained with all equipment in good working order. -- Price/value -- The cost should reflect guest expectations in terms of amenities and decor. Quoted rates should match advertised discounts and benefits. -- Location -- Proximity to business or leisure-related activities is highly valued. -- Room amenities -- Movies, coffee maker, hair dryer, and iron and ironing board were mentioned most often by survey respondents. -- Professional, friendly service -- Housekeeping and other reasonable needs should be provided on request, and the staff should have a neat appearance, operating professionally and ethically. Survey respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. stayed in Diamond Rated accommodations an average of 3.3 times in the last 12 months and 84 percent of them used AAA's popular TourBook(R) guides to choose those accommodations. Additionally, 95 percent of respondents agreed with the assigned as·sign tr.v. as·signed, as·sign·ing, as·signs 1. To set apart for a particular purpose; designate: assigned a day for the inspection. 2. AAA Diamond Rating. "This speaks volumes about the significance of AAA's Diamond Rating System to the public," said Alan Borne, managing director, AAA Publishing. "It is evident that respondents trust the rating system and the accommodations to provide exactly what the TourBook says they will." As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its 43 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. , fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA news releases are available from http://www.aaa.com/news |
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