Travel Discounts Offered in Hopes to Boost Travel

According to the NY Times, numerous travel companies are offering discounts and special deals rates in order to try and stimulate travel and the economy. Two of the most popular ones are Travelocity and Hilton Hotels.

Travelocity is offering a "Race to Savings" promotion where select hotel, resorts and cruise lines are offering up to 60 percent in savings. Additionally, the Hilton Hotels HHonors program is awarding tripple the points and miles to individuals who spend a Sunday night in select hotels in New York now through the end of the year.