FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- VISIT FLORIDA along with hotels and vacation rental providers from across the state are reminding digital nomads that Florida is open for remote business. From its beaches and national parks to its waterfront towns, the Sunshine State offers the perfect escape for those eager to pack up their laptops and break away from the doldrums of daily life.

According to Airbnb, the number of reviews from US guests mentioning “remote working” or “work remotely” has nearly tripled since the start of the pandemic. Reports show that pets are traveling too, with the number of searches using the “allow pets” filter jumping 90% compared to 2019.

Remote workers searching the Airbnb marketplace can easily toggle settings to find Florida accommodations that meet their needs. Guests looking for longer-term lodging can click on the “monthly stays” option, to see an organized selection of rentals featuring key amenities (kitchen, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, etc.) that often have discounted pricing. Adjust the “Traveling for Work” filter to see homes with 5-star ratings perfect for business travelers.

Below is a small sampling of Airbnb’s unique and out-of-the-box Florida listings that include dedicated workspaces:
 

Airbnb Listing

Location

The View - Waterfront Tiny Home

Orlando

The Ritz- Lakefront Tiny House in Orlando

Orlando

Twelve Parsecs by Loma Homes | Professionally Cleaned

Davenport

Vintage '71 Airstream - Pool, Spa, Lanai & Beaches

Bradenton

Airplane hangar at Danville

Geneva

ManCave apartment (in Danville)

Geneva

Treehouse at Danville

Geneva

Lush Waterfront Home On Bay St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie

Fish, Ski, and Recharge at This Colorful Lakefront Home

West Palm Beach

Remodeled Hideaway w/Pool in Historic Downtown NSB

New Smyrna Beach

Get a Little Glam in a Retro Palm Beach-Style Boudoir

Winter Park

Toast Sunsets from the Wraparound Deck at a Coastal Oasis

St. Augustine

Coconut Casita. Tropical Peaceful Relaxing Getaway

Vero Beach

Cocoa Beach's Loonie Bin

Cocoa Beach

Beautiful Guesthouse with Pool on Private estate

Brandon

 

While Airbnb has plenty of properties to choose from, Florida’s hotels and vacation rental companies also feature a wide-selection of work-friendly spaces and deals. Take advantage of long-term stay offers at The Ben West Palm Beach, including $550 weekly and $1,500 monthly rates, or at Palm Beach Marriott® Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa where bookings of 14 nights or more start at $179 per night. Island Real Estate Vacations is also extending up to 20% off on stays of 28 days or more.

Discounted day rates are also available for those who just need an “office” for the day. Daily rates range from $25 per day at The Country Inn & Suites in Cape Canaveral, $89 per day at Intercontinental at Doral Miami, $119 per day at The Holiday Inn in Titusville and $125 per day at The Ben West Palm Beach.

Additionally, hotels from across the state have developed new offerings, amenities and packages specifically for remote workers. This includes the three-tier “Peace & Quiet” package at The Inn on Fifth in Naples, the Island Biz Zone and private “Zoom Rooms” at The Island, by Hotel RL in Fort Walton Beach and the new Study Hall in Paradise offer at Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, perfect for business professionals traveling with their kids.

For more information on the Sunshine State or to plan a 2020/21 vacation to Florida, visit www.VISITFLORIDA.com.

Media contact:
Symeria Palmer, Account Manager
215.444.7135
symeria.palmer@aboutdci.com

About VISIT FLORIDA
As the Sunshine State’s No. 1 industry, tourism was responsible for welcoming 131.4 million visitors in 2019. Based on the latest economic impact study, Florida visitors contributed $91.3 billion to Florida's economy and supported 1.5 million Florida jobs in 2018. According to the Office of Economic and Demographic Research, for every $1 the state invests in VISIT FLORIDA, the official tourism marketing corporation for the State of Florida, $2.15 in tax revenue is generated. VISIT FLORIDA promotes tourism to Florida through sales, advertising, promotions, public relations and visitor services programs. As a public/private partnership, VISIT FLORIDA serves more than 13,000 tourism industry businesses, including major strategic alliance partnerships with Busch Gardens Tampa, Disney Destinations, The Hertz Corporation, Hilton, LEGOLAND Florida Resort, SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, Simon Shopping Destinations and Universal Orlando Resort.

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