Due to the global economic crisis, hectic modern lifestyles and increasing urbanisation, many holidaymakers are now in search of spa facilities and personal wellness treatments as part of their well-earned break. This is the finding of a recent report from Euromonitor, the international travel and tourism industry analyst, which adds that consumers are often foregoing luxuries and consoling themselves with small indulgences such as spa treatments. Many hotels are responding to the trend – but there are also opportunities for the owners of self-catering accommodation. Is there a spa near your property? Tell prospective guests about it and sell its features. Do you have a skill in massage, reflexology, reiki or know a local therapist? Consider offering to book appointments or arrange treatment in the holiday home. Be ahead of the game in giving your visitors that relaxation and wellbeing they long for.
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Holidaymakers need therapy
Friday, November 27th, 2009Holidaymakers still booking for summer
Thursday, May 28th, 2009Earlier this year an independent study by travel and leisure marketing agency BLM Horizon predicted that 54% of customers would book their 2009 summer holiday in April or later. Tour operators, property owners and travel websites are finding that they were right. (more…)
Are package holidays really taking over?
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009There’s a lot of talk in the press this year about the return of the package holiday. At first glance this may seem worrying for the private property let sector – but is that really the case? (more…)
Sprucing up Your Holiday Property for Spring
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009Spring is finally in the air and it may be time to spruce up your holiday rental property. (more…)
Eurozone property owners fight back
Thursday, February 12th, 2009Property owners in the eurozone are taking positive action to fight the effect of the exchange rate. Online discounts and incentives for 2009 bookings are more prolific and inventive than ever before. (more…)
UK Holidaymakers May be Heading for the Sun After All
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009It’s been a tense time in the travel sector since the New Year. Many have been holding their breath to see which way consumers are going to go, or if they are going to go at all, when it comes to their annual holiday. (more…)