“Vacation Rental Deals and Trends for Branson Missouri by Worldwide Lodging Directory Rentalo.com (PRWeb)” plus 1 more |
| Posted: 20 Mar 2010 01:40 AM PDT | Rentalo.com Reveals Hotels versus Vacation Rentals Comparison Shopping Trends, Vacation Planning Trends, Vacation Themes Trends for Missouri's Top Vacation Destination Branson Miami, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) March 20, 2010 -- A recent study on travelers searching for vacation rentals in Branson from July 2008 to January 2010 was released by the leading directory of vacation rentals Rentalo.com. Performed on a database of 2,180 travelers; the study validates recent forecasts by travel experts on consumers' interests in comparison shopping.
Comparison Shopping Trends for Branson, Missouri The study revealed that 59 percent of the vacation planners who inquired for a place to stay showed interest in comparison shopping among Branson vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, and hotels. Seventy-two percent of travelers were also open to receive offers from nearby destinations like Hollister, Rockaway Beach, Forsyth, Ridgedale, Reeds Spring and others. Vacation Planning Trends for Branson, Missouri 26 percent were early planners who started their vacation planning 1 to 2 months in advance, 41 percent were from last minute travelers inquiring within the last 30 days prior to arriving to their Branson lodging, and another 31 percent were travelers planning at least 2 months prior to arriving to Branson. Vacation Themes for Branson, Missouri Branson's most popular vacation theme is family reunions with 54 percent of the inquiries requesting accommodations for groups of more than 4 adults or families with kids, 21 percent for couples on romantic getaways, and 1 percent for people traveling alone. "Comparison shopping is a time consuming process yet effective in finding the best alternative when looking for lodging options" says Francisco Suarez, customer service manager at Rentalo.com. "Rentalo makes it easy for travelers to compare offers from vacation rentals, hotels, and bed and breakfasts via the free destination inquiry service also called wanted ads service." Special Deal: Branson Vacation Condo Rental – from $90 per night This charming vacation rental apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and can sleep up to six people comfortably. The unit is surrounded by 150 wooded acres that guests are welcome to explore. There is a beautiful view of the Ozarks, a basketball court, and two pools. Detailed information with pictures and a short inquiry form are available at rentalo.com, ID 118659. Special Deal: Table Rock Lake Resort Condo – from $100 per night This newly remodeled Branson vacation condo at Eagle's Nest Resort on Table Rock Lake features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a deck with a stunning view. There are cathedral ceilings and a spacious and tastefully decorated living room. The condo can sleep up to six people comfortably. More information is available at rentalo.com, ID 208202. Travel editors, experts, and other media publications interested in similar data pertaining to other vacation destinations, or additional consumer data statistics and facts such as budget, amenities, length of stays, peak seasons, and inventory data should contact Rentalo directly. About Rentalo.com # # # Bookmark - Del.icio.us | Furl It | Technorati | Ask | MyWeb | Propeller | Live Bookmarks | Newsvine | TailRank | Reddit | Slashdot | Digg | Stumbleupon | Google Bookmarks | Sphere | Blink It | Spurl Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Browse vacation rentals with Apple iPhone app (Door County Advocate) Posted: 20 Mar 2010 02:19 AM PDT The first Door County-related iPhone application is available through the Apple iTunes store. Dustin Overbeck of Town Web Design Inc. developed what is commonly called an "app" for his clients at JR Vacation Rentals in Sturgeon Bay. The app allows potential Door County visitors to see a list of all available JR Vacation Rentals properties, including pictures and prices, and to share them with families and friends. JR Vacation Rentals business owners Pam Jorns and Paula Reichel learned about the technology from family members who were more familiar with it. "Our kids have iPod Touches," said Reichel. "When (12-year-old daughter) Caitie showed me how easy it was to download it and scroll through it, we saw how easy this could be. Before that, I had heard of an app, but I wasn't 100 percent sure of what it meant." Apple devices, such as the iPod Touch, can be used to access a number of applications — like ones that allow people to check the weather, for instance. Many apps available at the iTunes store can be downloaded for free to whatever Apple device a customer has — and if that person searches for Door County, JR Vacation Rentals is the first name that will be retrieved. "They deserve a lot of credit," said Overbeck about JR Vacation Rentals. "It was risky to be the first one. To develop an app, you're investing thousands of dollars, and we may or may not be approved by Apple. They have very strict guidelines for content, because they are most concerned with their end users." The app initially was rejected, but after some tweaking, it was approved. "I immediately called them (at JR Vacation Rentals) and said, 'We did it!'" Overbeck said. "We got lucky. We did enough research to know to cover our bases." JR Vacation Rentals is registered as a travel-related app, primarily used by customers who live in metropolitan areas such as Milwaukee, Chicago or Minneapolis. "We're targeting a market of prospective renters and for those who have a second home here," said Jorns. "If they are driving back home, they may not have a laptop with them, but they will have an iPhone or iPod and can be looking at what they want to do on their next vacation. "It's just a smaller version of what's on our Web site. The iPhone mimics our site." Overbeck, who also designed the JR Vacation Rentals Web site, has worked with the women for about 12 years and designs sites that allow customers to update their own databases and Web sites in real time, which in turn immediately updates the app. That puts up-to-the-minute information at customers' fingertips of what properties are available or pricing changes. Several municipalities, including the towns of Sevastopol and Jacksonport, have enlisted Overbeck's help in designing their Web sites. The app already has been downloaded hundreds of times since it was launched less than a month ago, Overbeck said, and Jorns said that was obvious by the number of e-mails and phone calls that have been coming in. "We've received thank-you notes from some people," she said. "We're getting great feedback. It's just a wonderful new tool." "Our owners are also very excited about this — not just the people renting," said Reichel. "This technology really connects Door County with those markets to stay competitive. It's one more way for us to reach people and let them browse our homes." JR Vacation Rentals has more than 50 properties listed as vacation rentals. To download the app or for information, go to www.jrvacationrentals.com. For information about Overbeck and Web design, go to www.townwebdesign.com. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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