SECURITY SYSTEMS
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.
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.
Ditch the keys
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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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.
Wwith 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.
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 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
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