The Trend to Limited Service Hotels Represents an Opportunity for Vacation Rentals
One of the fastest growing trends in the accommodations industry is the rapid growth of “limited service hotels�. In an article in the Los Angeles Times, Jane Engle reports, millions of frugal travelers are turning to these so-called limited service brands, “--- modestly priced, predictable and a cut above Motel 6, Super 8 and other economy brands -- have become the fastest-growing trend in hospitality� .
The article goes on to say that, “Overall, the limited-service category this year will add 33,208 rooms in the United States, far more than any other type of lodging, according to projections by Lodging Econometrics, a research and consulting firm in Portsmouth, N.H., that tracks industry construction trends.�
These statistics reflect the fact that the majority of Americans cannot afford to vacation in the high priced luxury hotels, with their rapidly escalating rates and extra charges for everything possible. The challenge of the vacation rental industry is to help fill the need for affordable family vacations with much more luxurious accommodations than the Holiday Inn Express.
Vacation Rentals are by definition “limited service� “accommodations. Without room service, daily maid service, and all of the other overhead of first class hotels, they can beat hotels on the price for luxury every time. We can’t compete on price for a room at the Holiday Inn Express, but the ability to cook some of their own meals and the added space and amenities should make a stay at a vacation rental well worth the money for most families.
Featured Vacation Rental Area. For bargain accomodations in Orlando check the area's many vacation rentals, many of which are less expensive for an entire home than the cost of one room at a full service hotel. A good place to start is our Orlando Listings on VRO.
