Downturn has it`s upside for Motorhome Rental Companies

Released on: April 21, 2008, 7:25 pm

Press Release Author: iMall Motorhomes

Industry:

Press Release Summary: General Manager of iMall Brands Ltd Motorhome Rental Division
Rohan Marx said despite the economic downturn in their key markets of the US,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand, bookings were up 70% of the same period on their
Fetch Campervan Rental and Family Motorhome Rental websites.

Press Release Body: General Manager of iMall Brands Ltd Motorhome Rental Division
Rohan Marx said despite the economic downturn in their key markets of the US,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand, bookings were up 70% of the same period on their
Fetch Campervan Rental and Family Motorhome Rental websites.

There has been a big increase in domestic tourism, particularly in the US and Canada.

Also, inbound tourists are choosing the often cheaper option of renting a motorhome,
over renting a car and staying in hotels.

At a time when many businesses in other sectors of the economy were cutting staff
and spending, many RV and motorhome companies were adding vehicles to their fleets.

iMall have also noticed many RV sales firms in the United States moving to the
renting pof RVs or increasing their number of existing RV\'s for rent. \"We have been
told by our partners that many US citizens are a bit cautious this year with the
purchasing of privately owned RV\'s with the downturn in the property market and
general nervousness surrounding the purchase of large ticket items. So RV sales
companies have looked to their RV rental divisions to pick up the slack. We have
quite a few new partners this year who are interested in utilising iMall\'s in-depth
knowledge of on the rental of RVs and Motorhomes online to help build their rental
divisions\" said Mr Marx.

\"The good news for these firms is there is a general increase in the number of
people renting RV\'s in the United States this year. Somewhat ironically this is due
in part to the weakening of the US dollar against other currencies, in particular
the Euro. Europeans make up a large component of the total number of International
inbound tourists who rent Motorhomes, so naturally a vacation in the United states
in an RV is an attractive proposition for Europeans this year. We\'re only happy
enough to help an economy in need.\"

iMall Brands Ltd Motorhome Rental Division includes such web sites such as
rv-rental-usa.com, rvrentalcanada.ca, campervanhireaustralia.com.au,
campervanhirenewzealand.co.nz and motorhomerental.de

Web Site: http://rv-rental-usa.com

Contact Details: Rohan Marx
101 Customs Street East
Auckland 1001
rohan@imallbrands.com

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