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Visit Greater Palm Springs local campaign promoting the quality-of-life benefits of well-regulated short-term rentals in our community has a new face: One Coachella Valley – Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Benefits. This campaign is supported by a landing page with facts about short-term rentals in the Coachella Valley. It includes digital and social media ads, as well as activations at local community events. 

We've started sponsoring community events as One Coachella Valley to show our support and provide valuable information and resources to residents about short-term rentals. Stay tuned for opportunities to volunteer and help share valuable resources with our local residents.  

There are new social channels for the campaign, as well. Click on the icons below to start following @onecoachellavalley on Facebook and Instagram to join the conversation.

STRENGTHENING INCLUSIVE HOSPITALITY

Families with autism spend more than $262 billion on autism-related services each year in the United States. An increasing number of travelers are seeking accessible and inclusive travel options in their accommodations. 

In 2022, Visit Greater Palm Springs became a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Property management companies can become certified through the IBCCES and will benefit from increased property exposure, ongoing support, resources, and educational opportunities. Certified vacation rental managers will be listed on the International Online Registry of Certified Autism Centers and AutismTravel.com. IBCCES also provides ongoing support related to messaging, additional resources, and training modules.

Short-term vacation rental (STVR) owners can include accessible amenities in their properties to reinforce the importance of supporting individuals of all abilities. Spaces with low volume, soft lighting, and limited decorative furnishings areas limit sensory overload for guests with sensory sensitivities. ADA-compliant features like walkways, showers, thresholds, and wheelchair-accessible furniture allow visitors with limited mobility to feel safe and comfortable.

Learn more about increasing accessibility for homeowners and management companies below:

LATEST INSIGHTS AND TRAVELER SENTIMENT

Vacation rental occupancy and average daily rate have continued to fall from pandemic highs of 2022 and 2023, though they remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels. Current vacation rental data for the Coachella Valley can be found at MyGreaterPS.com. 

The State of the American Traveler in March 2024

Americans' anticipated travel budgets may have fallen this month, but enthusiasm for travel remains high and trip planning robust. In fact, according to this study, 20% of American travelers say they are likely to take a trip to experience this month's total eclipse on April 8. Additionally, on the business travel front, more than one-in-five business convention travelers expect their company’s business travel volume to increase over the next 12 months. These latest findings also show how Michelin-starred restaurants impact destination decisions.  

CBRE: Horizons Q4 2023

In 2023, Coachella Valley hotels finished the year with a RevPAR gain of 2.4%. This was the result of an increase in occupancy of 2.5% and a 0.0% fall off in average daily room rates (ADR). The 2.4% advance in Coachella Valley RevPAR was under the national average of 3.2%.

American Travel Sentiment Study: Wave 83

According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study, 14% of American travelers plan to travel at least 50 miles from their homes to view the solar eclipse on April 8. Of those travelers, 20% will spend three to five nights away from home, 43% will spend one or two nights away, and 27% will travel and return home on the same day.

World Travel & Tourism Council 2024: AI in Action

A January 2024 study covers use cases and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in society, business and travel, and tourism — from personalized recommendations and marketing to analyzing vast amounts of traveler data, such as booking history, preferences, and online behavior. Also covered are AI-powered customer service and chatbots, demand forecasting, and business operational requirements in this changing AI environment.

SHARE YOUR IMAGES AND AMENITIES

Visit Greater Palm Springs is creating new blog content for 2024 highlighting vacation rentals in the Coachella Valley. If you have a home with unique amenities or is a great example of any of the topics below, please email bob@visitgreaterps.com with a link to your marketing or booking site to be considered for inclusion. 

Upcoming content includes:

  • Pet-friendly vacation rentals
  • Unique pools
  • Amenities guests don't have at home (pickleball court, cold plunge, steam room, natural hot spring water, etc.)
  • Fruit trees and herb gardens
  • Authentic midcentury modern decor and furnishings
  • Homes for events and receptions

UPCOMING EVENTS

THRU APRIL 28
Glow in the Park

APRIL 13-14 & 20-21 
Goldenvoice Surf Club

MAY 31 - JUNE 9
Restaurant Week

Visit Greater Palm Springs curates a visitor event calendar and signature event calendar that are a resource for both vacation rental operators and their guests.

Link to the Visitor Event Calendar landing page

Link to Signature Events

If you're a vacation rental operator with your own website, you also have the option to embed our visitor event calendar on your site so guests can search events and scroll without ever leaving your website. CLICK HERE to request the Visitor Event Calendar Widget for your website. 

BROCHURES AND GUIDES

Annual Visitor Guides are here! Visit Greater Palm Springs has resources available for you and your guests, like our digital visitors guides, brochures, and table tents. Contact josh@visitgreaterps.com to confirm availability and schedule pickup or delivery, including:
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