Sensible Weather

As we head into the weekend, we thought we'd share an interesting finding about weekend hotel bookings! Although Mondays may see the highest volume of bookings made, Saturdays and Sundays see the highest average basket value. Are travelers tired after a long work week and ready to splurge on hotels? Read more below. #hospitality #travel #traveltrends https://lnkd.in/em23ziPS

Last week, Nick Cavanaugh joined Karen Stephens on The Hotel Moment podcast by Revinate to discuss how Weather Guarantees can help operators book more revenue in advance, and protect the guest experience, when the weather has other plans. Swipe right to see a few of our favorite quotes from the episode! ➡

Congratulations to our partner Noble House Hotels & Resorts for being recognized as one of the Top 25 Favorite hotel brands by Travel + Leisure Co.! We're not surprised though—they're dedicated to providing a top-quality guest experience, creating unique experiences, and of course, offering Weather Guarantees, sets them apart form the rest! 🎉

Over the week of July 4, more vacationers than ever went on trips protected by Weather Guarantees! ☀️ Over the holiday week, we saw: 💧 Weather Guarantees active in all 50 US states, the UK, Sweden, and France. 💧 Weather Guarantees giving peace of mind to travelers going camping, visiting water parks, staying in hotels, golfing, glamping, and more! 💧 The most active Weather Guarantees in Sensible's history. Take a look at our map below of the US to see all of the worry-free trips with Weather Guarantees over the week.

The weather forecast isn't the only forecast vacationers have to consider as they plan summer vacations. In places like Cancún, the Dominican Republic, and South Florida, summer is peak sargassum season, resulting in unsightly accumulations of the smelly brown seaweed piling up across beaches. Take a look at the article below from Frommers.com to learn what you can expect when traveling to Florida, the Caribbean, or Mexico. https://hubs.li/Q02FHBxD0

Campgrounds who are part of the Campspot Accelerator Program not only participate in revshare, they also benefit from the conversion increase that happens simply by offering Weather Guarantees in their checkout! Take a look at the blog post below to learn how Weather Guarantees take away what one-third of campers say is the most stressful part of camping—unpredictable weather! ⛺

When climate risk and the guest experience collide — how to keep booking revenue flowing | with Nick Cavanaugh Imagine being stuck at a tropical resort with rain in the forecast? Don't sweat it!  Sensible Weather reimburses you FAST, putting money back in your pocket so you can enjoy your stay. "That was kind of an early thought particularly for destination hotels, if you're going to an all-inclusive resort or you're in Fiji or whatever, we send you a thousand bucks at the beginning of the day because it's going to be raining. What do you do? You spend it. What else are you going to do?" Are you worried about bad weather derailing your trip? ⛈️ Sensible Weather guarantees to take the stress out of booking!  They make possible weather protection that lets you book confidently, knowing you're covered if the skies don't cooperate. "So we can see conversion uplift when we provide weather guarantee offers when people are booking. We’re essentially reducing friction in the cart by giving them an opportunity to offset weather risk. Say like, 'If my day is bad, I'm covered. Then I'm going to go through and buy that hotel night anyway." You can forget about claims forms and waiting periods! Sensible Weather makes reimbursements super easy for guests. You get a text message, click, and enjoy your money instantly!  "We want to stay as far away from claims and long windows for getting reimbursed, whatever is possible. We literally want; we send you a text message it says, Here's the money, click here, get your money go to the spot, go to a restaurant, Whatever it is. So we think it's incredibly important to do that because that experience aligns very well with the consumers, as well as with the merchants for the hotel."

Thank you The Hotel Moment podcast for having Sensible CEO, Nick Cavanaugh, on the show!

Glamping continues to increase in popularity for those that want to experience nature without skimping on comfort. The New York Times just featured a few of our partners, including Outdoorsy and Ofland Hotels, on this dreamy list of scenic outdoor getaways from New York to California. https://lnkd.in/gwYfn8hW

As we inch towards the 4th of July, nearly 71 million people are preparing to travel to celebrate with friends and family. But with heat returning in the East, and thunderstorms threatening to disrupt outdoor plans across much of the country, it could be a tricky week for outdoor celebrations! https://lnkd.in/gbPs65y8