Although most modern hotels are fairly accommodating, it can be troublesome to arrive in a new city too early to check into a room with no option for short-term suitcase storage. As a result, one is forced to cart around their bags until they can be safely dropped off at a secure destination.
Japan's Ebco Cloak is a service that aims to remedy this issue by offering space where travelers may drop off their luggage for a short period of time. Ebco Cloak works with a variety of retail shops, restaurants, cafes and bars, which promise to securely store one's luggage for a fraction of the price it would take to rent a storage locker.
As well as being of use to travelers who want to free themselves of excess luggage while they kill time, the service is also of benefit to businesses that have surplus suitcase storage space to rent out as a means of extra income.
Suitcase Drop-Off Services
Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes
Trend Themes
1. Suitcase Drop-off Services - The trend of suitcase drop-off services in retail shops, restaurants, cafes and bars offers travelers practical short-term luggage storage options which can disrupt the traditional storage locker business model.
2. Short-term Luggage Storage - The trend of short-term luggage storage in accessible retail shops, cafes and bars provides new opportunities for small businesses to diversify their revenue streams.
3. Traveler Convenience Services - The trend of traveler convenience services shows the potential for tech-enabled businesses to meet the needs of modern travelers.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry has an opportunity to expand on-demand luggage storage services and partnerships with retail shops.
2. Retail - The retail industry has an opportunity to diversify its revenue streams by offering short-term rental of available storage space to travelers.
3. Travel - The travel industry has an opportunity to offer customized and innovative storage solutions for travelers to improve their overall experience.