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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
Almost $600 billion.... That's what the U.S. Travel Association reports domestic and international travelers spent on leisure travel in 2012... Almost $600 billion... That makes the travel industry a huge economic engine in the U.S. and indicates that it's may be getting more expensive to go places. But plenty of people are still finding the means to go, which is why a company like VacationRoost makes sense.
VacationRoost offers vacation rentals in private homes, condos and townhomes..... Their main coverage area is ski and mountain resort areas like Park City, Deer Valley, Vail in Colorado and Jackson Hole in Wyoming. This is smart when you think about the popularity of skiing nationwide, and in Utah alone we attracted 3.8 million skiers last year. In addition, they recently bought a company so they now have beach rentals in Hawaii, and properties in Puerto Vallerta and Orlando. That means they can cover a lot of different tastes and travel preferences.
VacationRoost offers luxury properties with large rooms, private bathrooms and in many cases, gourmet kitchens. It makes being thousands of miles away from home feel a lot more like home... It's also more private, spacious, relaxing ... and you can enjoy your travel companions.
What really makes this work for VacationRoost and, in turn, their clients, is they work with both property management companies and private home owners who will personally call them to list their house .... They also hire local agents, whom they call destination experts, so when you need insider knowledge, there's someone who can help with questions or travel suggestions ....
The team at VacationRoost feels they have three major benefits that make them stand out in the travel world... First they have a wide inventory in the select destinations they cover. Second, they offer guaranteed pricing. That way, if someone finds a cheaper price for similar accommodations elsewhere, VacationRoost will match the price. Finally, the local destination experts make it a more personal experience. You can check it out at vacationroost.com.
For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
VacationRoost 2795 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., Ste. 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 801-559-3255 www.vacationroost.com
