PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- More
non-skiers are visiting the slopes this ski season, and they've got
opinions on where to stay. This year, nearly one in three
non-skiers said they join their skiing and snowboarding friends and
family on ski vacations, up from one in five last year. Eighty-two
percent prefer to stay in a vacation rental when tagging along.
These are among the findings of a recent study* of more than 9,000
skiers, snowboarders and non-skiers conducted by Wyndham Vacation
Rentals, the world's largest professional manager of vacation
rental properties and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of
brands (NYSE: WYN).
The study shows each party tends to agree when it comes to
lodging for a ski vacation, with 84 percent of both skiers and
snowboarders also preferring vacation rentals. This preference has
strengthened from last year when 77 percent of skiers and
snowboarders reported a preference for vacation rentals.
"Vacation rentals can provide a lot of great benefits for all
types of travelers," said Mary Lynn
Clark, president, Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America.
"While a non-skier might appreciate being able to relax by the fire
or read a book on the couch, skiers can benefit from fueling up
after runs in the kitchen or having extra space for gear."
Other findings show the reasons vacation rentals reign in ski
country.
From the convenience of a kitchen to value, space and privacy,
see where each type of traveler's priorities lay when booking a
vacation rental property for a ski vacation:
- Skiers and snowboarders crave value. When rating the
significance of vacation rental features, skiers and snowboarders
place the most importance on value, perhaps to help offset the
price of lift tickets or gear rentals. The kitchen remains the
second most significant feature from last year's results, possibly
pointing to the cost-saving benefits it allows.
- The larger the group, the more important a kitchen
becomes. The appeal of having a kitchen grows as group size
gets larger. 75% of groups of two or more find the kitchen very to
extremely important, while that number reaches 88% for groups of
six or more.
- Non-skiers want their space and privacy. 75% of
non-skiers find privacy very to extremely important, compared to
66% of skiers and snowboarders. When it comes to space, 73% of
non-skiers find it very to extremely important, compared to 64% of
skiers and snowboarders.
For more information and vacation rental deals in top-ranked
North American ski destinations, visit
WyndhamVacationRentals.com.
*This study was conducted from October
2 – 15, 2015 through an online survey of skiers,
snowboarders and non-skiers through Wyndham Vacation Rentals'
database. For the full results, please contact Leann McDonough at
leann.mcdonough@wyn.com.
About Wyndham Vacation Rentals
Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world's largest professional
manager of vacation rental properties, is part of Wyndham
Destination Network and the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands
(NYSE: WYN). Backed by one of the world's largest hospitality
companies, Wyndham Vacation Rentals provides access to over 105,000
vacation rental properties in more than 550 unique destinations
worldwide. Wyndham works closely with property owners to ensure all
rentals meet its standards for customer service, quality and
comfort. More than 25 regional rental brands fall under the Wyndham
Vacation Rentals umbrella including Hoseasons, James Villa
Holidays, Landal GreenParks, Novasol, and ResortQuest. Through this
collection, Wyndham delivers distinct vacation experiences ranging
from beachfront condos, private homes and villas to private
residence clubs and yachts. Many properties offer kitchens, washers
and dryers, and other home-like conveniences along with maid
service, spas, fitness centers, and golf courses. For additional
information visit our media center or wyndhamvacationrentals.com.
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