While hotel operators on lakes often complain about declining booking numbers, farmers are cheering about the high demand. A holiday portal has found out why spending time on a farm is so appealing to so many.
“In the past three years, farms have seen a remarkable increase in bookings. The trend towards vacations on the farm is unbroken this year,” says the vacation portal bauernhofurlaub.info, which currently lists more than 2,700 farms from Austria, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. In Carinthia alone there are 82 accommodations of this type, which are listed on the homepage and advertise with many attractions. Booking behavior has changed However, the booking behavior has changed. “Many guests only stay one night instead of two weeks, three to five nights instead of one week. Reasons for this could be the economic situation, but also a lack of time,” says portal manager Roland Bamberger, who is observing a turnaround: “Inexpensive, natural holidays with short journeys are in great demand.” According to a current survey aimed at operators of agricultural accommodation, the main reason for a farm holiday by far is active work on the farm. Both big and small enjoy driving the tractor, feeding and caring for the animals, collecting chicken eggs and helping with the hay, fruit and vegetable harvest. Not to mention the nature that promises peace and quiet. Explanation for price increase expected Many vacationers are now regular guests, who are of particular importance for the companies due to their loyalty, but they also complain about the price increases, but accept them under one condition. “Price increases are fine as long as they are justified by improvements. Changes are valued, whether it’s a new decoration or a major investment at court,” the hosts said.
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