The unique travel experiences industry is a nearly 10 billion dollar business that is expected to grow over the next 10 years. Why? Statistics tell us travelers are seeking one-of-a-kind experiences. They want unique stays that bring them back to their childhood. Maybe travelers are becoming more nostalgic, or perhaps they want to share their life with their kids. Either way, there is a massive growth of yurt rentals, A-Frame camping, and glampsites being booked.
If you want to increase your stays, here are top 10 things that will make you stand out from the rest.
1. Provide the Basics: Access to Facilities
Unique experiences are incredibly important in the personalized travel industry, but that typically doesn’t include unique restroom experiences. Access to things like clean restrooms, potable water, and showers goes a long way for your guests. They don’t need to be luxurious—but cleanliness is a must. If you can give your guests a unique outdoor shower, you might even win a few extra stars!
2. Enable Experiences: Offer a Grill at Your Glampsite
Believe it or not, a grill is one of the most requested items for travelers staying in unique accommodations. That makes it a no brainer! They are pretty affordable and easy to maintain. By offering a grill, you are giving your guests one more reason to book with you. When choosing between charcoal and propane, I’d opt for charcoal. Less can go wrong, and they can’t accidentally leave the propane on. Keep your grill simple, but equipped, and your guests will thank you for it.
3. Keep Them Charged
By providing electricity—via solar, generator, or traditional power—you’re removing reluctance from potential guests. In addition to that, you’re able to accommodate those with health conditions too. For a lot of potential visitors, electricity is a make or break for their decision process.
4. Help Them Stay Connected: Wifi
Travelers might want to go back to their childhood, but not without their devices. Staying connected in this world seems to be more important than ever. Camping with your laptop has tripled in the past 4 years. Whether you have a digital nomad, a workaholic, or those who like to check out Instagram and Twitter—staying connected matters. Internet access is a standard amenity that your guests will probably expect.
5. Keep Everyone Comfortable: Climate Control
You can’t control the elements outside, but you can help with the climate inside. Your guests will always benefit from being able to get a good night’s sleep, and so will your reviews. A well-rested, happy camper will give a better review than a fatigued one. Plus, statistics show that winter camping is up nearly 41% since 2018. By having heat, you just expanded your rental season.
6. Help Them Help You: Trash and Dog Bags
Help them help you by providing quality trash bags and eco-friendly dog poop bags. When people are traveling, they aren’t thinking about trash bags. And dog owners do occasionally run out of poop bags. If you provide both of these with clear instructions on where the refuse goes—it helps you, and eases the stress of your guest.
7. Get Things Started: Campfire Pits with Wood and Seating
Campfire pits are expected, but having free wood and outdoorsy seating adds to the experience. When you are hosting a guest, you are providing an experience. If you can provide some fire starters, wood, roasting sticks, and some comfortable seating, you have done your part!
8. Reach the Right Travelers: Add Listing to The Dyrt as an Instant Bookable Property
Have you been wondering, “how can I reach more people interested in my unique property?” The answer is The Dyrt, the most active community of campers with over 4 million listings, photos, and reviews. . Open up your glampsite to have instant access to over 27 million annual platform traffic from travelers looking for properties just like yours.
9. Showcase Your Spot: Add Amazing Photos
Sarah Marti of Sarah Marti Photography says, “A good photo tells the truth. Angles, edits, or enhancements should aim to highlight what is real, and show the viewer what the human eye would see.” When taking photos of your property, remember you are setting the expectations for your guests.
If you have it all, but you don’t see it—does it exist? Photos matter to your potential guests.
While amazing photos are great, an amazing space with amazing photos is even better. Make sure you take enough pictures to help your guests visualize themselves there. If you need to, hire a photographer.
10. Encourage Guests to Leave Reviews
Positive guest reviews are one of the quickest and best ways to grow your business: 60% of people use reviews as a major factor in their decision making. In the era of social networking, we have slowly become a social economy. By having positive guest reviews, trust is built for your property, and you as a host. In addition to building trust for future guests, you will have honest, real-time feedback on possible improvements.
Claim Your Listing Now and Add Instant Book
The Dyrt makes it easy to manage your bookings by syncing your calendars with platforms like Airbnb, Hipcamp, and VRBO. It’s simple to claim your property and unlike other listing sites that take up to 20% in commissions and fees, on The Dyrt you pay $0 in commissions. When you list your property and enable Instant Bookings, you increase your visibility and set yourself up to be the hassle-free, one-of-kind destination you’ve always dreamed of.
