In the hospitality business, we like to hear people are traveling all over the world during the summer. But right now, the trend seems to be people vacationing right in their own back yard. Some speculate it has to do with the rising price of gas, some say it has to do with our economy but whatever the reason, the media has dubbed this new phenomenon the “staycation.”

No one knows about travel trends better than our very own Chris Orr, Director of Marketing & Sales who appeared on Fox network and Fox Business News, discussing how these “staycations” are affecting us at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa. Here’s the money quote:

“We’re noticing that a lot of people are staying closer to home, but luckily we have 6 million people in our backyard, so they’re rediscovering Hollywood as a nice vacation spot where they don’t have to drive.”

Well done, Chris. In another segment, he mentions that the weaker American dollar is leading to a rise in international visitors.

Now, all I have to figure out is why Fox’s Louise Pennell had to interview you ALL THE WAY ACROSS TOWN in Santa Monica. I hope you rode public transit, Chris.

This is Bruce, signing off.