Tag Archives: Travel Technology

Top Camper Vans: “Yama Nomad” – Tiny 4X4 Homes

From the Yama Nomad website:

Yama Nomad Camper Van InteriorThis sophisticated and badass 2018 Mercedes Sprinter van conversion is the ultimate #vanlife test drive. The 170” wheelbase allows for all the necessities of a tiny home, while the 4X4 will keep you safe on the road (or off).

THE CAB

  • Custom, handmade leather seats (for those long road trip days)

  • AUX, Bluetooth, USB

  • Backup Camera

Yama Nomad Camper Vans

THE KITCHEN

  • Pine Magazine
    Click to Read

    Farmhouse sink with pull-down faucet

  • Dual burner cook top

  • Kitchen utensils, pots, pans & coffee maker

  • Freezer & Refrigerator

  • Outlet

  • Control center – van monitoring

  • Skylight

THE BATHROOM

  • Shower with removable shower head

  • Composting toilet

  • Baby skylight

Yama Nomad Website

 

Travel Innovations: Marriott Launches New Airport Shuttle Tracker

From a Wall Street Journal article:

Airport Shuttle Tracking App Illustration by Rob Wilson for WSJAirport shuttle tracking amounts to a big “it’sabout time” for frequent travelers. Hotel companies are playing catch-up on otherconnected functions, trying to modernize operations through phone apps.

Marriott International, the largest hotelier, is launching shuttle tracking through its app. Already in use at 15 hotels at four airports, with 200 hotels planned by the end of the year, travelers can watch a van icon move along its route and getan estimated arrival time at your stop, just like waiting for your Uber, Lyft or package delivery.

To read more click on following link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/wheres-that-darn-airport-hotel-van-finally-an-answer-11565170200

Travel Technology: “HipCamp” Website Offers More Than 300,000 Campsites Nearest You

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By the numbers, Hipcamp is impressive. With more than 300,000 sites available, it claims to be the largest resource of its kind in the United States. That number includes public park campsites and private campgrounds, making it easy to zero in on the site that fits your needs. Most impressive are the niche options available for specific types of camping. Hipcamp curates lists for lake camping, beach camping, pet-friendly campsites, and glamping (glamour camping) options. Like Airbnb, many of Hipcamp’s sites are unique and destination-worthy in their own right like this off-grid tiny cabin in Oregon, California’s The Sanctuary Treehouse, and this rustic campsite on a vineyard in Minnesota. 

https://www.hipcamp.com/

Hip Camp 9 Easy Steps for Building an RV-Friendly campsite

To read more click on following link: https://www.themanual.com/travel/hipcamp-app-camping-booking/

Travel Technology: “Sonder.com” Offers Apartment-Style, Hotel-Like Service Rentals

From Forbes.com article by Biz Carson:

Sonder Boston Travel SiteDavidson’s (Sonder’s) vision starts with offering apartment-style units that provide the consistent service of a hotel—with tweaks such as smartphone-only check-in. Its properties are listed on Airbnb (as well as Booking and Expedia), so families, friends or business travelers can book. Only one third of guests are business travelers, Davidson says.The extra cash will help him achieve this vision of becoming the dominant brand and also keep it the largest in the space, where it competes with Airbnb-backed Lyric, plus Domio and StayAlfred, among others.

Click on “SONDER” link below to check out website:

https://www.sonder.com/
https://www.sonder.com/

 

To read more click on link below:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/bizcarson/2019/07/11/sonder-apartment-airbnb-hotel-business-billion-valuation/#380a5e950f93