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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Indy 500 frugality hitting local hotels

from the Indianapolis Star (5/21):

Some hotels struggle to fill up for Indy 500 weekend
Higher-end hotels struggle to fill up for the city's biggest tourism event

By Melissa Tussing

"Call it the frugal fan 500.

Ticket sales for Sunday's Indianapolis 500 are holding steady, but race fans and sponsors appear to be cutting corners this year, opting for cheaper choices that could put a pinch not only on local hotels but on the economic impact of the city's most significant tourism event." ...

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