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Weekly Webinar 7: COVID & Beyond
May 5, 2020
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AGENDA
1) Excursionist Update on The COVID Situation- Excursionist cancellation policies- Travel restrictions and closures- Re-opening Updates
2) RV and Glamping 101
3) Future Webinar Topics & Your Questions
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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
United States:Intl Arrivals:• Entry is suspended for residents/ visitors to Schengen Area, U.K, Ireland,
China & Iran. No updates on extensions
• The United States and Canada have extended their non-essential travel ban between each other until May 21st.
Canada: Intl Arrivals: • Entry is suspended for anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent
resident. May 21st for US Citizens and June 30th for other international travelers.
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Caribbean: • Anguilla borders closed until further notice. Reopening unlikely before the
end of May.
• Bahamas may start re-opening May 15th
• Barbados state of emergency extended through June 30. Visitors are subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine.
• Dominican Republic state of emergency extended through May 25.
• Grenada borders closed indefinitely as of April 20.
• Jamaica borders closed until further notice.
• St. Lucia borders closed until further notice.
• Turks and Caicos airports and properties opening June 1st.
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines borders closed until further notice.
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
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KEY US STATES RE-OPENING IN MAY
• Alaska – Open for business as of May 1. All of our partner properties will be open by June 1
• Utah – Starting to re-open as of May 1. Zion, Bryce and Arches all re-opening from May 6th
onwards
• South Dakota – Key attractions like Mt Rushmore are open and all attractions fully operational
by June 1
• Arizona – Most businesses re-opening as of May 15th but Grand Canyon will probably closed until
early June
• Colorado – Most lodges and properties opening in May, although Broadmoor will not open until
July 1
• Wyoming – Many services opening as of May 1. Yellowstone planned to re-open as of June 15th
• Montana – Glacier National Park to re-open as of May 1.
• Georgia – One of the first and most extensive re-openings
• South Carolina – Charleston restaurants already re-opening as of May 1
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KEY STATES OPENING IN JUNE & BEYOND
• Hawaii – Quarantine suspended at end of May and most resorts re-open on June 1st. FS Lanai will not re-open until July 1.
• Florida – While most of the state started Phase 1, South Florida beaches and hotels still closed with an aim at June 1 re-opening. Disney still closed but some talk of June
• California, Washington & Oregon – Slowly starting a phased re-opening, but most properties will not open until June. Some beaches already re-open in Orange County.
• New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut - Early to Mid-June is tentative for Broadway and many attractions and hotels
• Nevada – Wynn re-opening May 15th, but most casinos in Vegas will open in June under tight restrictions and new policies
• Washington, DC – Smithsonian and public sites still closed indefinitely
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CANADIAN RE-OPENING
• New Brunswick, PEI, Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia – First phases of re-opening have started in May, with more extensive re-opening including most properties in June
• Ontario, Quebec – Very limited easing of restrictions have begun, but most openings not slated until June
• British Colombia – Furthest behind in terms of openings, with beginning in June
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POST COVID HEALTH & SAFETY
Our Hotels and Resorts instituting clear measures and policies:
• Blocking time between guests staying in same room to allow rest and fully sanitization.
• Reducing overall maximum occupancy
• Focus on outdoor dining, limited capacity indoor dining and more in-room dining options
• Remote and touchless check-in systems
Our guides, drivers and adventure vendors are doing the same:
• Only private activities offered
• Constant sanitation of vehicles and equipment
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FROM CAMPERS TO LUXURY COACHES: RV 101
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• We provide custom routings, all RV park reservations, tours and experiences and 24/7 on the road concierge support
• One-way or round trip
• Self drive or with driver
• Do not recommend as clients’ only accommodation during the trip
• We do not offer airstreams as a form of transportation
• Only provide RVs as part of a package including touring and do not break out
Our Offerings
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ARE MY CLIENTS A GOOD FIT?
Pros• Great for post COVID social
distancing and isolation
• Makes long days of driving more comfortable
• Don’t have to pack and re-pack every day
• Ultimate family bonding experience
• Perfect place to stay where no luxe accommodations
• Self-drive: Dealing with waste management and hook-ups
• Driver-led: Less privacy
• Breakdowns and mechanical issues
• RV Parks are usually not scenic or luxe
• Hard to drive in mountains and parks / restrictions
• Space is limited for a family
Cons
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• From 30 – 45 ft long
• Cost: from $8,000 up to $35,000 per week
• Flexible location for pick-up and drop-off
• Up to 5 beds and 4 adults + 2 kids (in bunkbeds)
• Pros: Luxury features like satellite TV, gourmet kitchens; Lots of room and amenities
• Cons: Can be harder to drive or require a driver and more limited areas to park
Class A and Beyond: Large and Luxe
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• From 12’ to 24’ feet in length
• Varying Mercedes and Winnebago models including 4x4
• Pick-up and drop off in 25 cities in the Western USA
• Sleeps between 2 and 4 people, depending on the model
• Cost: $4,000 - $6,000 per week
• Pros: Easy to drive and park; high-end finishes and amenities; great transport vehicle for long family drives
• Cons: Limited space for a family to sleep
Class B – Compact and Cushy
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• Between 20 - 30 feet long;• Sleeps up to 7 people in up to
4 beds
• Cost: From $1,500++ per week
• Over 120 pick up and drop off locations
• Pros: Easy to drive and park;decent room and lots of availability
• Cons: Basic and not very luxurious
Class C – Back to Basics
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• Southwest National Parks : Phoenix to Vegas (Grand Canyon, Utah Big 5)
• Canadian Rockies: From Calgary to Jasper
• Colorado and New Mexico
• Pacific Northwest (From Seattle to Bend)
• California National Parks (Yosemite to Joshua Tree)
• South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana (Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone and Glacier)
• Following the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine
• Route 66 (Chicago to Santa Monica)
Sample Routes
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GLAMPING 101
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• Original “glamorous camping” was African-style mobile camps –temporary with luxury amenities
• “Glamping” has expanded to more permanent accommodations:
• Level of isolation: From remote to side of the highway
• Level of amenities: from outhouses to AC/ Luxury baths
• Level of Service: From place to stay to all-inclusive experience
• Types of structures: Canvas tents, yurts, tipis, airstreams, wagons
What is Glamping?
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• From 15 – 75 stand-alone, semi-permanent structures
• Often very limited privacy
• Mix of en suite and shared bathrooms
• Typically shared breakfast
• Limited experiences and services
• From $150 - $700 per night per tent
• Expanding to most National Parks, Hamptons, Asheville, Marfa, Texas Hill Country, Catskills, and more
Premium Tented Camp “Hotels”
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• From private to 15 tents
• Often in very private isolated locations offering stunning views
• Usually en-suite bathrooms, although not always
• Full electricity, luxury bedding, luxurious amenities
• Typically all-inclusive camp experience including activities and all meals
• Various levels of permanence
• From $1,000 to $5,000 per night per tent
Luxury Tented Camp Experiences
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• Luxury Tented Pavilions
• Camp Sarika at Amangiri
• Ranch Experiences:
• Ranch at Rock Creek
• Resort at Paws Up
• Siwash
• Wilderness Lodges:
• Clayoquot
• Dunton River Camp
Luxury Tented Camps, cont.
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• Exclusive use just for your clients in isolated areas, including inside the national parks!
• Completely temporary encampment with luxuries including composting toilets, hot showers, 4 poster beds, tubs, heaters, living and dining tents
• Private Chef and adventure team with access to hiking, RZR dune buggies, rafting, boating and more
• From 1 couple to groups of 15
• From $10,000 for two nights for 2 people excluding activities
True Glamping Experiences
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Top Glamping Sites• North Rim of Grand Canyon
• Canyonlands National Park
• Zion National Park
• Lake Powell
• Yellowstone National Park
• Escalante National Monument
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FUTURE WEBINAR TOPICS & Q&A
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WEEKLY WEBINAR
1) Next Webinar: May 12th at 11:30am EST- Weekly COVID update- Alaskan Summer Adventures
2) Future Topics: Every Tuesday 11:30am EST
- Other topics you would like to see?
3) Questions? Ideas?
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