Longer Stays at Ski Resorts is Positive for Vacation Rentals
At a time when Americans are taking shorter vacations, including shorter stays in the big mountain ski resorts in the West, something funny is happening—skiers are staying longer this year. This is the conclusion of an article in USA Today by Gene Sloan. He reports that, for example, the average stay in Deer valley, Utah is 4.8 days vs. three days last year. Similar experiences are reported at such resort areas as Sun Valley, Idaho and at Vail, Aspen, and Telluride.
While there is disagreement about the reasons of the longer stays, like the great snow this year, one to the most plausible explanations is the is availability of internet technology which allows skiers to stay connected at work while at the slopes. A Deer Valley official notes that most properties there added wireless connections last year, and he thinks this is a big selling point in persuading busy executives to extend trips.
This trend is obviously a healthy one for vacation rentals owners with properties at ski resorts, as well as a strong incentive to install broadband internet connections if they have not already done so.
Among the most plausible reasons given for the extended stays is the ability of busy executives to stay connected to work while at the slopes—both a healthy sign for vacation rental owners and a strong incentive to have Wi-Fi connections available.
