They have become a common sight in most large city’s, valets waiting outside restaurants ready to relieve you of your car, and that annoying problem of finding a parking space. There is a reason for this, not only does it attract more customers, valet parking increases restaurant revenue in several ways. As more and more […]
Demand-based parking is a relatively new concept that is currently only being used in San Francisco but due to parking congestion, large cities nationwide will likely soon be creating their own versions of demand-based parking. With this system, meter rates go up or down based on demand, which encourages faster turnover on overly crowded (more […]
All of us in the valet parking industry know that selecting the right valet equipment and parking accessories for an event isn’t the easiest task. Every event has different variables to consider. How many vehicles will need to be parked? How many guests will be in each vehicle? What amount of parking space is available at the venue? Where […]
Large hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham as well as small hotel groups across the nation are either starting their own valet operations or hiring a parking management company to manage the valet service for them. The reason for this is simple, most hotels these days are dealing with a lack of parking space and are simply […]
With less than four weeks until Christmas, cities around the world are packed full of busy shoppers stocking up on their presents. This of course also means malls, shopping center parking lots and parking garages will be jammed this holiday season. Unpredictable traffic patterns are inevitable during the holiday shopping season, which is why it’s important to utilize every parking space […]
The National Valet Olympics is a skills competition representing valet teams from both the public and private sectors. This year’s biennial competition showcased the professionalism and speed of front-line employees serving parkers throughout North America. The 2017 National Valet Olympics was held at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. The teams competed in four events: […]
If you’re in the market for new parking equipment, you know that most likely you’re about to spend a good chunk of change. You also know the choices you make are ones you’ll have to live with for years to come. That’s why it’s vital to make an informed decision that’s the perfect fit for your parking […]
We are proud to announce The Valet Spot is the official sponsor of the 2017 National Valet Olympics! If you are attending this year’s show you will have a chance to see some of our products in action. The 66th National Parking Association (NPA) & Exposition will be taking place in conjunction with the biennial 2017 National Valet […]
Whatever type of hospitality venture you may be setting up, you should think carefully about how guests will be arriving and the first impression that you want them to have about your business. One of the best possible ways to make a strong impression is with valet parking. Here are five reasons why offering […]
Parking Signs Help Every Business. First impressions are everything, the customer experience a business creates for itself begins on the very first interaction. Usually that’s when they are researching your business or product online. However, often times the first interaction a customer has with your business is in the parking lot, that’s why parking signs are key. […]
