Clearview National March 2020 - Issue 220 | Page 80

HARDWARE
SMART solutions for the British holidaymaker
According to a report by Barclay’s Corporate Banking,
we’re in the staycation boom.
With the number of domestic tourists in the UK expected
to increase by a third by the end of 2019, more and more
holidaymakers are yearning to unwind in the beauty of
Britain’s countryside.
Perhaps surprisingly, the driving force behind this
staycation golden era is millennials.
A popular accommodation option is the static
holiday home.
However, these holiday homes are often associated
with older generations and many don’t believe that static
homes can fulfil the needs of the modern-day holidaymaker.
Implementing SMART technology breaks down
this perception
Access all areas
Full WiFi access is not only essential for checking
maps and streaming films, it also ensures that any
integrated SMART technology work seamlessly.
Reviving the leisure
holiday home
Leading windows and doors manufacturing
releases SMART holiday homes infographic
» ACCORDING TO BARCLAYS
Commercial Banking’s The Great British
Staycation report, the number of domestic
tourists in the UK will have surged by a third
by the end of 2019. With more holidaymakers
expected to unwind closer to home, static
holiday home sites are a cost-effective
option. To showcase the evolution of the
holiday home, leading PVCu windows and
doors manufacturer Euramax, has released
an infographic that maps the areas that can
benefit from SMART technology.
With 5G NETWORKS being fired up across the
country, making sure a holiday home site is
equipped for the faster network connection is a
huge selling point. This doesn’t require drilling
through walls or buildings — transmitters just
need to be scattered across the site for complete
connectivity. ‘A static home site needs
to be secure, easily
accessible and connectible’
Ditch the keys A surprising finding from the report is that
the millennial generation — those aged 25-34
— are driving the demand for UK holidays,
with over half of ‘staycationers’ in this age
group. Despite this increase in younger
domestic tourists, static holiday homes are
often synonymous with the older generation
and it is not frequently believed that the
homes are equipped to accommodate for the
tech-savvy holidaymaker.
However, SMART technology is breaking
down this perception and reviving the
static holiday home. Not only limited to the
manufacturing industry, a variety of SMART
devices can enhance tourists’ experiences in
static holiday homes, improve security and
make the holiday home-owning business more
profitable.
“The holiday homes business is booming,”
reveals Nick Cowley, managing director of
Euramax. “With an increase in the number
of tourists opting to remain in the UK,
leisure home sites are finding themselves
in competition with other accommodation
options, such as hotels.
“To keep up with accommodation that’s
typically deemed as more luxurious, a static
holiday home site needs to be secure, easily
accessible and connectible. This includes
Digital locks have become a popular way of
transferring access to guests without hassle — and
they can do much more than simply opening and
closing the door.
Guests receive a unique access code via their
smartphone, which remains active for the duration
of their stay.
This technology can also notify property owners
when a guest checks in and out of the property,
giving greater peace of mind for owners who aren’t
located close by.
Smart sensors
Warmth can be easily wasted if holidaymakers
neglect to shut the property’s windows and doors,
and poses a major security risk.
Installing smart sensors that notify visitors when a
window or door has been left open can help reduce
this, keeping the property warmer and safer.
Smart water sensors can detect issues such as a burst
pipe or leaking washing machine, allowing the owner
to reach out to maintenance teams no matter where
they are in the world.
By working with experts like Euramax that specialise
in manufacturing windows and doors for holiday home
properties, you can collaborate to ensure that any technology
you want to incorporate can be done so from the start.
www.euramaxuk.com
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implementing the latest technology for fast
internet access, digital check-ins for a smooth
start to a trip and smart locking systems for
secure, remote access.
“We’ve been in many discussions with
leading SMART technology companies, such
as Kubu SMART Lock and Hug Technology,
as we continue to discover ways that we can
bring new technologies to our customers. By
bringing SMART technology to the holiday
home industry, homeowners will be able
to revive their holiday homes and bring
them into the 21st century,” Cowley added.
“This infographic highlights the areas where
features such as remote locking systems,
sensors and 5G-enabling transmitters can be
installed across the static holiday home site,
demonstrating that simple and non-invasive
actions can help revive an older holiday park.
“As more, and younger, people are making
the switch to UK holidays, these actions will
significantly improve competitiveness and
boost the image of the static holiday home.”.
With over 65 years manufacturing
experience in the modular build, DIY and
holiday home sectors, Euramax has the
knowledge and products to support a number
of industries.
ABOUT EURAMAX:
Euramax manufactures PVCu and
aluminium windows and doors for the
modular, new build, recreational vehicle,
holiday home and home improvement
markets. Part of the building and leisure
products group OmniMax International
Inc, the business offers made to
measure products and has a state-of-
the-art manufacturing facility in Barnsley,
South Yorkshire.
To find out more about Euramax and its
range of SMART technology compatible
windows and doors, visit
www.euramaxuk.com.