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Weekly Webinar 7: COVID & Beyond

May 5, 2020

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AGENDA

1) Excursionist Update on The COVID Situation- Excursionist cancellation policies- Travel restrictions and closures- Re-opening Updates

2) RV and Glamping 101

3) Future Webinar Topics & Your Questions

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

United States:Intl Arrivals:• Entry is suspended for residents/ visitors to Schengen Area, U.K, Ireland,

China & Iran. No updates on extensions

• The United States and Canada have extended their non-essential travel ban between each other until May 21st.

Canada: Intl Arrivals: • Entry is suspended for anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent

resident. May 21st for US Citizens and June 30th for other international travelers.

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Caribbean: • Anguilla borders closed until further notice. Reopening unlikely before the

end of May.

• Bahamas may start re-opening May 15th

• Barbados state of emergency extended through June 30. Visitors are subject to mandatory 14-day quarantine.

• Dominican Republic state of emergency extended through May 25.

• Grenada borders closed indefinitely as of April 20.

• Jamaica borders closed until further notice.

• St. Lucia borders closed until further notice.

• Turks and Caicos airports and properties opening June 1st.

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines borders closed until further notice.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

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KEY US STATES RE-OPENING IN MAY

• Alaska – Open for business as of May 1. All of our partner properties will be open by June 1

• Utah – Starting to re-open as of May 1. Zion, Bryce and Arches all re-opening from May 6th

onwards

• South Dakota – Key attractions like Mt Rushmore are open and all attractions fully operational

by June 1

• Arizona – Most businesses re-opening as of May 15th but Grand Canyon will probably closed until

early June

• Colorado – Most lodges and properties opening in May, although Broadmoor will not open until

July 1

• Wyoming – Many services opening as of May 1. Yellowstone planned to re-open as of June 15th

• Montana – Glacier National Park to re-open as of May 1.

• Georgia – One of the first and most extensive re-openings

• South Carolina – Charleston restaurants already re-opening as of May 1

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KEY STATES OPENING IN JUNE & BEYOND

• Hawaii – Quarantine suspended at end of May and most resorts re-open on June 1st. FS Lanai will not re-open until July 1.

• Florida – While most of the state started Phase 1, South Florida beaches and hotels still closed with an aim at June 1 re-opening. Disney still closed but some talk of June

• California, Washington & Oregon – Slowly starting a phased re-opening, but most properties will not open until June. Some beaches already re-open in Orange County.

• New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut - Early to Mid-June is tentative for Broadway and many attractions and hotels

• Nevada – Wynn re-opening May 15th, but most casinos in Vegas will open in June under tight restrictions and new policies

• Washington, DC – Smithsonian and public sites still closed indefinitely

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CANADIAN RE-OPENING

• New Brunswick, PEI, Manitoba, Alberta and Nova Scotia – First phases of re-opening have started in May, with more extensive re-opening including most properties in June

• Ontario, Quebec – Very limited easing of restrictions have begun, but most openings not slated until June

• British Colombia – Furthest behind in terms of openings, with beginning in June

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POST COVID HEALTH & SAFETY

Our Hotels and Resorts instituting clear measures and policies:

• Blocking time between guests staying in same room to allow rest and fully sanitization.

• Reducing overall maximum occupancy

• Focus on outdoor dining, limited capacity indoor dining and more in-room dining options

• Remote and touchless check-in systems

Our guides, drivers and adventure vendors are doing the same:

• Only private activities offered

• Constant sanitation of vehicles and equipment

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FROM CAMPERS TO LUXURY COACHES: RV 101

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• We provide custom routings, all RV park reservations, tours and experiences and 24/7 on the road concierge support

• One-way or round trip

• Self drive or with driver

• Do not recommend as clients’ only accommodation during the trip

• We do not offer airstreams as a form of transportation

• Only provide RVs as part of a package including touring and do not break out

Our Offerings

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ARE MY CLIENTS A GOOD FIT?

Pros• Great for post COVID social

distancing and isolation

• Makes long days of driving more comfortable

• Don’t have to pack and re-pack every day

• Ultimate family bonding experience

• Perfect place to stay where no luxe accommodations

• Self-drive: Dealing with waste management and hook-ups

• Driver-led: Less privacy

• Breakdowns and mechanical issues

• RV Parks are usually not scenic or luxe

• Hard to drive in mountains and parks / restrictions

• Space is limited for a family

Cons

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• From 30 – 45 ft long

• Cost: from $8,000 up to $35,000 per week

• Flexible location for pick-up and drop-off

• Up to 5 beds and 4 adults + 2 kids (in bunkbeds)

• Pros: Luxury features like satellite TV, gourmet kitchens; Lots of room and amenities

• Cons: Can be harder to drive or require a driver and more limited areas to park

Class A and Beyond: Large and Luxe

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• From 12’ to 24’ feet in length

• Varying Mercedes and Winnebago models including 4x4

• Pick-up and drop off in 25 cities in the Western USA

• Sleeps between 2 and 4 people, depending on the model

• Cost: $4,000 - $6,000 per week

• Pros: Easy to drive and park; high-end finishes and amenities; great transport vehicle for long family drives

• Cons: Limited space for a family to sleep

Class B – Compact and Cushy

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• Between 20 - 30 feet long;• Sleeps up to 7 people in up to

4 beds

• Cost: From $1,500++ per week

• Over 120 pick up and drop off locations

• Pros: Easy to drive and park;decent room and lots of availability

• Cons: Basic and not very luxurious

Class C – Back to Basics

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• Southwest National Parks : Phoenix to Vegas (Grand Canyon, Utah Big 5)

• Canadian Rockies: From Calgary to Jasper

• Colorado and New Mexico

• Pacific Northwest (From Seattle to Bend)

• California National Parks (Yosemite to Joshua Tree)

• South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana (Mt Rushmore, Yellowstone and Glacier)

• Following the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine

• Route 66 (Chicago to Santa Monica)

Sample Routes

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GLAMPING 101

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• Original “glamorous camping” was African-style mobile camps –temporary with luxury amenities

• “Glamping” has expanded to more permanent accommodations:

• Level of isolation: From remote to side of the highway

• Level of amenities: from outhouses to AC/ Luxury baths

• Level of Service: From place to stay to all-inclusive experience

• Types of structures: Canvas tents, yurts, tipis, airstreams, wagons

What is Glamping?

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• From 15 – 75 stand-alone, semi-permanent structures

• Often very limited privacy

• Mix of en suite and shared bathrooms

• Typically shared breakfast

• Limited experiences and services

• From $150 - $700 per night per tent

• Expanding to most National Parks, Hamptons, Asheville, Marfa, Texas Hill Country, Catskills, and more

Premium Tented Camp “Hotels”

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• From private to 15 tents

• Often in very private isolated locations offering stunning views

• Usually en-suite bathrooms, although not always

• Full electricity, luxury bedding, luxurious amenities

• Typically all-inclusive camp experience including activities and all meals

• Various levels of permanence

• From $1,000 to $5,000 per night per tent

Luxury Tented Camp Experiences

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• Luxury Tented Pavilions

• Camp Sarika at Amangiri

• Ranch Experiences:

• Ranch at Rock Creek

• Resort at Paws Up

• Siwash

• Wilderness Lodges:

• Clayoquot

• Dunton River Camp

Luxury Tented Camps, cont.

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• Exclusive use just for your clients in isolated areas, including inside the national parks!

• Completely temporary encampment with luxuries including composting toilets, hot showers, 4 poster beds, tubs, heaters, living and dining tents

• Private Chef and adventure team with access to hiking, RZR dune buggies, rafting, boating and more

• From 1 couple to groups of 15

• From $10,000 for two nights for 2 people excluding activities

True Glamping Experiences

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Top Glamping Sites• North Rim of Grand Canyon

• Canyonlands National Park

• Zion National Park

• Lake Powell

• Yellowstone National Park

• Escalante National Monument

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FUTURE WEBINAR TOPICS & Q&A

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WEEKLY WEBINAR

1) Next Webinar: May 12th at 11:30am EST- Weekly COVID update- Alaskan Summer Adventures

2) Future Topics: Every Tuesday 11:30am EST

- Other topics you would like to see?

3) Questions? Ideas?

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