Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert is seeing a surge in bookings for the next three weekends due to customers attending music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach. Festival goers from across the country have flocked to the hotel, with guests arriving from places like Atlanta, Georgia and New York to partake in the festivities. Many visitors are also spending a significant amount of money during their stay, with estimates ranging from $4,000 to $15,000 for the weekend.
During music festival season, Hotel Paseo sees a substantial increase in business, with all 149 rooms expected to be fully booked for the upcoming weekends. Ryan Thomas, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, mentioned that the team is fully prepared to handle the extra demand during these popular events. The economic impact of April’s music festivals in the Coachella Valley is estimated to be around $600 million, according to the City of Indio.
The influx of visitors and revenue from these events helps sustain businesses like Hotel Paseo and keeps the industry thriving in the area. Despite the high costs associated with attending these music festivals, many guests believe that the experience is well worth it. For them, it’s all about the unique vibe and the opportunity to partake in something they may never get to do again.