115% Growth in Lake Experiences and Fourth of
July Rentals Dominate Pre-Bookings
MIAMI, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boatsetter, the leading
mobile app for boat rentals, charters, and on-water experiences,
has unveiled the hottest travel destinations leading into Summer
2024. Backed by recent booking data and internal search queries,
Boatsetter has seen a 115 percent boost in lake-based rentals and a
53 percent surge in pre-bookings for key summer holidays,
particularly around the Fourth of July. This growth is fueled by
broader trends as vacationers prioritize outdoor activities and
off-the-beaten-path adventures, showcasing a significant shift in
travel preferences towards on-the-water experiences.
"We're thrilled to see a jump in
pre-bookings and interest in lake locations soar as we ramp up for
the busy summer ahead," says CEO Michael
Farb.
The rise of bookings around lake locations has been most notable
in Chicago, Austin, Charlotte, and Seattle. Inland lake rentals have historically
accounted for an average of 20 percent of the company's total
annual bookings, with Lake
Michigan, Lake Travis, Lake
Austin, Lake Norman, Lake Union, and Lake Washington leading the
way as the most popular bodies of water near these major
metropolitan areas. In contrast, among trending coastal cities,
Miami stands out in the crowd with
over 250 percent growth in pre-bookings for the week of July
Fourth.
Exploring the upticks in internal search queries observed for
major holiday weekends, Boatsetter's list of the ten trending
waterfront cities reflects guests searching specifically for boat
rentals and experiences in those localities during time periods
surrounding Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July week, and Labor
Day weekend. Early data suggests that half day bookings (4-hour
durations) lead the way as the most popular trip duration,
accounting for 60 percent of total bookings, with the majority of
trips taking place in the early afternoon between 10am and 4pm. Multi-day bookings are also
on the rise, showing a 34 percent increase compared to last
year.
"We're thrilled to see a jump in pre-bookings and interest in
lake locations soar as we ramp up for the busy summer ahead," said
Michael Farb, CEO of Boatsetter.
"Guests have a desire to plan ahead and curate extremely unique
trips, which Boatsetter's community of local boat owners and
operators can successfully bring to life."
As the final countdown to summer continues, Boatsetter
encourages travelers everywhere to explore all that the water has
to offer in these top ten trending destinations:
- Chicago
- Seattle
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale
- San Diego
- Tampa-St. Petersburg (FL)
- Austin
- Destin
- Los Angeles
- Charleston (SC)
- Charlotte (NC)
About Boatsetter
With thousands of vetted boat
listings worldwide, Boatsetter is the leading marketplace for boat
rentals and on-the-water experiences. From pontoons to yachts, for
lake days or weekend getaways, guests can find a boat for any
occasion. Many guests book a boat with a USCG-certified captain or
an expert guide, to explore the waterways with ease. Credited with
pioneering the first-ever peer-to-peer boat rental insurance
policy, Boatsetter has empowered boat owners with the tools and
support to become entrepreneurs on the water. Launched commercially
in 2014, over one million boaters and boat owners alike have turned
to Boatsetter to discover the endless possibilities the water
provides.
Media Contacts:
Lacee
Rudd
Communications Manager
Boatsetter
press@boatsetter.com
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