Every year art lovers travel to see great art. High art, architecture, food and museum attracts travelers to location with museums, great architecture and fine dining – why not make your AirBnB vacation rental attractive to these customers?
Among International travelers coming to the USA 28 percent (32.5 million travelers) added extra time to their trip because of a cultural, arts, heritage, or historic activity or event. Of those who extended their trip, 40 percent did so by one or more nights. America’s arts industries have a growing national audience.
– America For The Arts
Art travelers are typically well-heeled, enjoy the finer things in life and are more likely to extend their stay than a business traveler, recent college grad in town for an interview. Short-term vacation rental property owners can take advantage of these art loving guest by providing an attractive environment filled with eye candy.
Top Destinations – Top US Cities Visited by Tourists
- New York (9.8m)
- Miami (5.38m)
- LA (4.98m)
- Orlando (4.47m)
- San Francisco (3.57m)
- Vegas (3.33m)
All of these location have a thriving arts scene, museums and cultural events. Even Vegas has been adding fine art in its hotels and hosts many galleries around the city know for gambling and shows.
New York City of course is the epicenter of the world wide art world with hundreds of galleries and world famous art museums like MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, The Frick Collection, American Folk Museum, The International Museum of Photography and Brooklyn Museum and on and on. Art lovers could spend months seeing all the art NYC has to offer.
Miami has been exploding as an art destination with fabulous street art found in the Wynwood Arts district, Rubell Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) as well as during the Miami art basel events.
Los Angels of course has always had a bustling art scene especially with a nod toward contemporary artists. The Getty Museum as well as exciting street art and pop-up installations.
Chicago is another great art town with so much great architecture and sculpture.
Top 5 culture activities:
#1) 65% visit history/art museums
#2) 59% visit aquariums,
#3) 56% visit science museums
#4) 55% visit theme parks
#5) 55% visit zoos
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Decorating your space for art lovers
- Repetition of color and line – repeated lines and color makes a cohesive look.
- Balance of color – carry colors from the art ot the furniture and visa versa.
- Multiple works of art – create a gallery of several works and mediums.
- Furniture placement – the art needs to work with the furniture.
- Reflection – use of mirrors can provide different views of the art.
- Restraint – let the art be the star of the room.
Tips for making your little art space inviting to guests
- Be Playful And Add A Little Humor – art doesn’t have to be stuffy. Even if the travelers are in town for the serious Rembrandt etchings, no doubt their guilty pleasure is ducking into the modern art section of the museum for some bold, colorful and playful artwork.
- Try a gallery wall – A gallery wall can add a big impact to your space. Do you want a tight geometric arrangement that can give your space an organized and pulled-together feeling. Experiment on your own by arranging your art pieces on the floor to see how you’d like them to appear on the wall.
- Make awkward spaces and tight spots appealing by adding art.
- Go bold with color especially if the rest of your space is monochromatic.
- Keep the art on your walls, not on your bedspread. Travelers want clean bedding and nothing says clean better than bleachable white linens. Keep the patterns and colorful artwork on the walls and a white pallet for the beds.
