Hipcamp Launches a Weather Guarantee Powered by Sensible Weather to Protect Campers Across the USA From Rain
June 18 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Hipcamp campers can rest assured that rain
won’t ruin their adventure with Sensible’s Weather Guarantees,
which proactively reimburses them in the case of inclement
weather
Hipcamp, the world’s leading campsite booking company, announced
today they’re now offering a Weather Guarantee powered by Sensible
Weather, the leading weather protection provider for travel and
outdoor experiences.
Focused on helping change the way consumers interact with the
weather, the Weather Guarantee provides Hipcamp campers proactive
reimbursements when it rains during a trip or experience. In
alignment with Hipcamp’s commitment to getting more people outside,
campers will now be able to add a Weather Guarantee to their
bookings across more than 120,000+ private land campsites in the
US. Sensible Weather quantifies and manages weather risk for
campers, using cutting-edge satellite imagery and climate
analytics. Each Weather Guarantee is customized to the experience,
location and date of the trip, and communicated clearly with
campers before they purchase. Proactive reimbursements are then
made if the thresholds for the guarantee are met, which means no
haggling, cancellation or claims process is needed.
“Our mission is to provide peace of mind and enhance the outdoor
experience by mitigating the uncertainties of weather. Through this
collaboration, Hipcampers can now plan their trips with confidence,
knowing that if inclement weather impacts their plans, they'll be
reimbursed,” says Nick Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Sensible Weather CEO &
Founder. “This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to
empowering adventurers to embrace the outdoors without fear of
unexpected weather disruptions. We look forward to making outdoor
adventures more enjoyable and stress-free for everyone.”
“While campers cancel trips for a variety of reasons, the most
common by far is bad weather. According to our data, about a third
of all cancellations are weather related,” says Alyssa Ravasio,
Hipcamp Founder and CEO. “By launching Hipcamp’s Weather Guarantee,
we hope to inspire confidence in campers by making the decision to
book their weekend getaway just a little bit easier. The guarantee
is also great for Hipcamp hosts, as campers can now be more
confident in booking longer trips. Next time the weather turns, we
want campers to know that we have their backs.”
Demand for camping is showing no signs of slowing down. Hipcamp
is seeing 50%+ year-on-year traffic growth in the U.S. this year,
and the 2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report from the Outdoor
Industry Association revealed a 12% increase in camping with 51.4
million campers registered last year.
Since its creation in 2013, Hipcamp has grown into the most
comprehensive resource for discovering and booking unique outdoor
stays including tent camping, RV parks, cabins, treehouses, and
glamping. For more information, campers can visit:
https://www.hipcamp.com/journal/company-news/weather-guarantee/
About Sensible Weather
Sensible Weather is the leading weather protection provider for
the travel and hospitality industries, with a unique Weather
Guarantee product that proactively reimburses hotel guests,
golfers, skiers, and those visiting outdoor attractions and
campsites when weather – rain and high temperatures – negatively
impacts their experience. The Weather Guarantee is available
through Sensible’s travel and hospitality partners, helping them
provide a differentiated value to guests that increases peace of
mind and offers tangible experience benefits, while increasing
revenue and booking conversion. Founded in 2019, Sensible has sold
over 300,000 Weather Guarantees and is backed by some of the
biggest names in hospitality, climate, and technology, including
the National Science Foundation, Infinity Ventures, Amex Ventures,
and the PGA of America. For more information, visit
www.sensibleweather.com.
About Hipcamp
Over the past decade, Hipcamp has unlocked access to over
120,000 campsites on 5 million acres of private land around the
world. No matter how you camp—we’ve got you covered with our
collection of private tent sites, idyllic spots for your rig, and
cabins in top outdoor destinations. Each year, Hipcamp helps
millions of campers sleep happily under the stars, boosting local
economies and biodiversity along the way. Everything we do is
guided by our belief that getting outside is good for the health of
people and our planet. For more information, please visit
hipcamp.com.
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