Traveling is an adventure and it’s important to choose accommodation that suits your style. Whether you’re a budget backpacker, a luxury seeker or something in between, choosing the right hotel can make or break your trip. It’s not just a place to sleep, but a setting that enhances your travel story and adds a layer of richness to your journey.
In the post-pandemic world, many factors are driving new trends in the travel and tourism industry, including globalization, digitalization, sustainability, and increased consumer demand for more experiences. The resurgence of the travel and tourism industry is good news for hotels, but it’s not without challenges.
One of the most common reasons for travelers to book a stay at a hotel is convenience. Hotels are usually centrally located and offer a variety of amenities that can be hard to find in other types of accommodation, such as restaurants and spas. Plus, they’re often more affordable than private home rentals or renting a car.
However, not everyone prefers to book a hotel because of the restrictions that come with it. Having to follow check-in and checkout times, a limited selection of amenities, and a lack of flexibility can be a turn-off for some. Also, it’s easy to forget things when you’re traveling, so having a hotel that provides essentials like hairspray or deodorant is helpful.
For this reason, it’s becoming increasingly popular to book accommodations that offer more freedom. For example, some Airbnbs allow you to bring pets or cook your own meals. Others are designed to feel more like a home, with features like kitchens and comfortable living rooms. Some even have games and books for guests to enjoy.
Another consideration when booking accommodation is the season and climate of your destination. For example, some places may close down during the winter or be too hot to visit in summer. It’s also worth checking out whether a hotel is family-friendly, as this can be an important factor when traveling with kids.
Lastly, it’s worth looking into booking a hotel as part of a package deal. This can save you time and money and make your entire travel experience more seamless. Plus, you can benefit from the extra perks that are included in a package deal, such as free meals and resort credits.
Traveling and hotels are a huge component of the economy, contributing $2.6 billion a day, $108.1 million an hour, and $30,033 a second to America’s economic output. It’s important that we continue to support policies that encourage domestic and international travel.
AHLA supports policies that promote travel to and within the United States, such as temporary travel and payroll tax incentives for business and leisure travelers, and funding for domestic travel promotion. These initiatives help jumpstart the resurgence of the travel and tourism industries and contribute to our nation’s prosperity. AHLA also supports policies that promote the health and safety of travelers, such as supporting the use of up-to-date medical vaccinations.