from the UT San Diego (May 27, 2012) :

Other hoteliers say they’re noticing just the opposite. But that doesn’t mean summer travel won’t still be robust, said hotel owner and operator Robert Rauch.

“I think we’ll have a great summer, and I’m not afraid of the fact that the booking pace is behind last year,” said Rauch, who owns two San Diego hotels and manages four more in Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Coronado and Little Italy.

“So no gas promos, no discounts.

I don’t see any reason for any special promotions at all.”

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