# Suitcase Drop-Off Services Ebco Cloak's Suitcase Storage Lets Travelers Drop Bags at Shops & Cafes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-storage References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/06/03/luggage-service-lets-travelers-drop-bags-at-cafes-and-shops-in-japan-via-english-language-website/) & [cloak.ecbo.io](https://cloak.ecbo.io/en) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coatcheck). As well as being of use to travelers who want to free themselves of [excess luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe) while they kill time, the service is also of benefit to businesses that have surplus [suitcase storage space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks) to rent out as a means of extra income. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **Traveler Convenience Services:** The trend of traveler convenience services shows the potential for tech-enabled businesses to meet the needs of modern travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has an opportunity to expand on-demand luggage storage services and partnerships with retail shops. - **Retail:** The retail industry has an opportunity to diversify its revenue streams by offering short-term rental of available storage space to travelers. - **Travel:** The travel industry has an opportunity to offer customized and innovative storage solutions for travelers to improve their overall experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traveler-Targeted Bag Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-borrow-bag-library.md) - [Pop-Up Closet Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-solgaard.md) - [Complimentary Unpacking Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpacking-service.md) - [Wardrobe-Style Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drobe-luggage.md) - [Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage.md) - [Bedside Table-Equipped Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-design.md) - [Functional Furniture Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulley-luggage-trolley.md) - [Digital Cloakroom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coatcheck.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md)