Captain Obvious Takes Flight at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Early today, Hotels.com® and its biggest fan, Captain Obvious™ took to the skies at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. The 45th annual event featured hundreds of hot air balloons, including the first Hotels.com hot air balloon.

"It's been an exciting experience presenting Hotels.com at the Balloon Fiesta," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. "Albuquerque is a beautiful city with so much to see and do. Events like the Balloon Fiesta will keep Albuquerque as a top destination for people searching for new and unique travel experiences."

Balloonist Randy Oates piloted the balloon "Glory" for Hotels.com. The hot air balloon featured Captain Obvious artwork and a quote "My head's in the clouds." Captain Obvious and Taylor Cole embarked on the first balloon ride on opening day of the Balloon Fiesta.

Upon returning to the ground, Captain Obvious posed for a custom chainsaw carving of his bust with carver Steven Higgins.

According to new Hotels.com® Hotel Price Index™ data, Albuquerque is the 41st most popular destination for American travelers. Hotels in the city average $93 per room per night.

About the HPI

The HPI is a regular report on hotel prices in major destinations across the world, tracking the movement in prices that people actually paid for their accommodation and providing valuable insight into the reasons behind these changes. The data is drawn from bookings made on the hundreds of thousands of hotels on the Hotels.com websites worldwide.

For more information on the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index, please visit http://hpi.hotels.com/.

About Hotels.com:Hotels.com® L.P. operates Hotels.com, a leading online accommodation booking website with hundreds of thousands of properties ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals.

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Press Contacts:

Sandy Sirirat – Hill+Knowlton Strategies Phone: (310) 463-9117Email: [email protected] @hkstrategies

Taylor L. Cole, APRHotels.com North AmericaPhone: (469) 335-8442Email: [email protected] @TravelwithTLC

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