SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Today, Kimpton Hotels announced a series of unique hotel packages for 2004 Gay Pride. Twenty-two hotels in nine cities have designed special packages for Gay Pride, so guests celebrating Pride across the United States and Canada can do so in comfort and style.
Gay Pride is celebrated throughout the country with most well- known events occurring in larger cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Boston, where attendance can reach 300,000. These unique Pride Packages join Kimpton's previously announced Freedom to Honeymoon Packages, encouraging same-sex couples to celebrate their commitment to each other.
"Our hotels are located in major urban destinations, which also happen to be the epicenter of many historic Pride celebrations. Our stylish, trendsetting and locally-loved hotels are ideal for locals and visitors alike to celebrate Pride," said Andrew Freeman, vice president of public relations and strategic partnerships, Kimpton Hotels. "The Stonewall Rebellion in 1969 marked a pivotal turn of events in gay and lesbian history. Ever since then, Pride has become one of the most celebrated events for gays and lesbians all over the world. Kimpton is committed to serving the needs of the gay and lesbian community and eager to celebrate this important event with some of our most loyal guests."