Daytona Beach Area Hotels Thanking Military
Enter drawing by May 31 to win one of 370+ free 3-night stays

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 28, 2017) – As a way of saying “thank you” to members of the U.S. military, the Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County (LHA) is inviting members of the U.S. Military to enter a random drawing to win a free 3-night stay at a Daytona Beach area hotel. More than 370 free 3-night stays will be awarded. The deadline to enter is May 31, 2017.

To enter go to www.DaytonaBeach.com/resources/military.
• The LHA 2017 U.S. Miltiary Thank You Drawing is open to U.S. active and retired military and veterans.
• The 3-night award certificates will be valid in the fall of 2017 (September 7 – December 17).
• The deadline to enter is May 31, 2017.
• The LHA will notify the winners by June 30, 2017.
• Full details and official rules are available at www.DaytonaBeach.com/resources/military.

“The Lodging and Hospitality Association is so proud to be able to afford our great military this opportunity,” said LHA President/CEO Bob Davis. 

The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is assisting the LHA by collecting the entries.

About the Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County
The Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County, previously called Halifax Area Lodging Association Inc., was established in 1984. From its earliest days, it has served as the community leadership and voice of the of the hospitality industry and provides a vehicle for cooperation among all members of the hotel industry. Today it has more than 250 members. Go to www.DaytonaHotelMotel.com for more information.

About the Daytona Beach Area
Discover the new Daytona Beach and its surrounding area, a resurging destination along Florida's East Coast comprising eight distinct communities. Recognized worldwide for its annual events including Bike Week, Biketoberfest®, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Daytona 500, Daytona Beach's famed heritage also claims the headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR -- and is home to Daytona International Speedway, the 'World Center of Racing,' with its recent $400 million “re-imagining” project. With more than 12,000 beds, the destination boasts accommodations for all lifestyles and budgets including resorts, B&Bs, hotels and everything in between. Ranked #1 in Travel Channel's 2017 “Top 10 Attractions in Florida, and in 2016 one of TripAdvisor's “10 Most Affordable Beach Vacations on Florida's East Coast” and “25 Most Popular Summer Vacation Rental Spots in the US.” Visitors can enjoy the quintessential vacation experience beginning with the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, or choose from a surprising list of attractions and cultural venues and a colorful culinary scene. New in 2017: ONE DAYTONA is a premier mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment destination across from Daytona International Speedway. Phase One of One Daytona will include national anchor tenants Bass Pro Shops® (opened February), Cobb Theatres (opened December 2016) and, in 2018, an exclusive Marriott Autograph Collection® hotel called The DAYTONA. Also coming in 2017 is the area's first Westin, the upscale historic Streamline Hotel and more. With 23 miles of world-famous beaches ideal for shelling, swimming and surfing, it is no surprise Daytona Beach was chosen as a Best Florida Attraction and Best Spring Family Break Beach Destination in the Top 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contests sponsored by USA TODAY. To order a complimentary comprehensive Official Visitors Guide or book a stay, visit DaytonaBeach.com. For real-time updates, visit Facebook.com/DaytonaBeach or Twitter.com/DaytonaBeachFun.

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Media Contact: Kate Holcomb
Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
kholcomb@daytonabeach.com
386.255.0415, ext. 125