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It’s no secret that the dollar buys much more for international visitors to the U.S. than it does at home. This summer, shopping centers across the U.S.

It’s no secret that the dollar buys much more for international visitors to the U.S. than it does at home. This summer, shopping centers across the U.S. saw a spike in international travelers shopping and dining on their properties. According to recent research by the U.S. Department of Commerce, year-to-date international arrivals through May were up 12% from the same time period in 2007 and forecasted to continue to climb along with spending. This is all good news for shopping centers offering travelers a wide range of fashion, home and electronic products from favorite brand names and exclusive designer labels.

General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP), the nation’s second largest shopping center developer / management company understands the importance of travelers who visit their shopping centers during holiday or business trips. From a portfolio of over 200 centers they own and manage nationwide, they have branded an elite collection of 26 shopping centers as America’s Premier Shopping Places. These renowned centers draw millions of visitors from around the world each year to experience the unique culture, history, flavor and heritage of America’s metropolitan cities and vacation destinations. In addition, travelers are able to enjoy the top two international travel activities of shopping and dining (according to research by The Travel Industry Association of America), often at half the cost of purchases at home.

“General Growth Properties recognizes the importance of shopping and dining in today’s travel itineraries,” said Kay Standon, vice president of strategic development for GGP. “Many times we find that international visitors will arrive with empty suitcases or purchase suitcases once they arrive, and return to their countries filled to capacity.” The company recently hosted three major events at their Las Vegas centers during International Pow Wow, including the official media brunch where guests were dazzled with restaurant tastings and a major production showcasing the destination in the center of Fashion Show Mall.

In addition to favorable exchange rates, all domestic and international visitors to America’s Premier Shopping Places receive a Premier Passport filled with thousands of dollars in shopping and dining savings, special offers and amenities. Premier Passports are available to travelers in three languages, English, Spanish and Japanese. The four-color pre-printed vouchers are available free of charge to travel professionals and distributed through participating travel agents, tour operators and meeting planners along with customers’ travel documents. In addition, travel professionals can print a “voucher on demand” by visiting www.americasshoppingplaces.com, or they can request a pdf of the voucher which can be emailed to their clients’ before departing on their trip. These vouchers are available in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German and Mandarin.

Indeed, with the current exchange rate, international travelers are finding that the money they save on shopping in the U.S. often times offsets the cost of their entire vacation trip. “For instance, a designer dress that may retail for $300 on High Street in London, could be found stateside for only $160,” said Ms. Standon. “Then this retailer may offer an additional discount in the Premier Passport program. In addition, several of America’s Premier Shopping Places’ destinations such as New Orleans, Texas, and Portland offer international travelers a tax-free or tax-back program, adding on additional savings. So that same $300 dress from High Street may be purchased for $140 in the U.S. When you add up the savings for multiple purchases on clothing, electronics and home items, it’s an enjoyable way to take a holiday or extend a business trip at very little cost!”

„America's Premier Shopping Places“ yra apdovanojimus pelniusi firminė į turizmą orientuotų prekybos centrų kolekcija, esanti visose Jungtinėse Amerikos Valstijose, kuri priklauso ir (arba) valdoma bendrovei „General Growth Properties, Inc.“. Centrai yra įsikūrę labiausiai mėgstamų Amerikos miestų širdyje. taip pat vaizdingais Amerikos greitkeliais ir pakelėse, kasmet pritraukiančiais milijonus lankytojų iš viso pasaulio. Norėdami gauti išsamų kelionių vietų sąrašą ir daugiau informacijos, taip pat didelės raiškos nuotraukas, apsilankykite www.americasshoppingplaces.com arba susisiekite su Kathy Anderson, kelionių ir turizmo vadove adresu [apsaugotas el. paštu].

„General Growth Properties, Inc.“ yra antras pagal rinkos kapitalizaciją JAV įsikūręs viešai parduodamas nekilnojamojo turto investicinis fondas (REIT). „General Growth“ turi nuosavybės dalį arba valdymo atsakomybę už daugiau nei 200 regioninių prekybos centrų 45 valstijose, taip pat nuosavybės interesus į bendrai suplanuotus bendruomenės projektus ir komercinius biurų centrus. „General Growth“ tarptautinis portfelis apima nuosavybės ir valdymo interesus prekybos centruose Brazilijoje ir Turkijoje. Bendrovės portfelis sudaro apie 200 milijonų kvadratinių pėdų ir apima daugiau nei 24,000 XNUMX mažmeninės prekybos parduotuvių visoje šalyje. General Growth Properties, Inc. yra įtraukta į Niujorko vertybinių popierių biržą su simboliu GGP.

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