After taking a hit from COVID-19, Miami tourism is back and better than ever. Charter Solution is a Florida-based yachting company that provides luxury yachts for hire. Jacob Gitman, the founder, is a scientist, inventor, and businessman who opened the company to provide a state-of-the-art vacation experience for every client.
COVID-19 has changed everyone’s reality. Between nationwide lockdowns and travel restrictions, there is no question about the fact that tourism was one of the many victims of the pandemic. People were afraid (or not allowed) to travel far from their homes, and local businesses suffered as a result. In Florida, the economy relies greatly on tourism. The year 2019 brought a significant amount of income with travel spending reaching over $325 million, but it later suffered a 31.5% drop in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, by adding new amenities and planning for the return of tourists, some companies managed to stay afloat.
Eventually, people grew tired of their homes and started looking for new ways to vacation — and where better than Florida with its breathtaking views and waterfront restaurants? If hundreds of miles of beaches and food weren’t enough to convince people to head down to Florida, the lack of restrictions may have provided that extra push. DeSantis, the governor of Florida, has campaigned against the mandates and lockdowns that other states utilized, and he believes this is the reason for the increased number of visitors. In 2021, during the height of the pandemic, Florida reached a record-breaking high of tourists with nearly 118 million people visiting the tropical state.
Based in the Sunshine state, Charter Solution is a yachting company that provides luxury yachts for hire. With a number of different destinations including the Miami area, the Keys, and the Bahamas, as well as a variety of services including massages, chefs, DJs, and bar services —Charter Solution offers a unique vacation experience tailored to each client’s personal desires. The yachts vary in size from 20 ft to 120 ft and are all accompanied by a captain, allowing guests to kick back, relax and enjoy the experience. In addition to yachts, Charter Solution offers other services including condo rentals, exotic car rentals, luxurious home rentals, and private jet charters for an extraordinary vacation overall.
The luxury yacht company was founded by Dr. Jacob Gitman, a successful scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur. Jacob has a passion for aviation, sailing, and fishing which led him to establish Charter Solution. Jacob believes that 2021 was a record year for the chartering business, with COVID-19 restrictions encouraging people to rent out private yachts and planes for a more intimate vacation experience. The summer of 2022 in Florida is predicted to be similar to that of the year before, due to the expected increase in tourism, and Charter Solution is well prepared. They are opening new destinations, more specifically the Great Bahamas, where they have established a hub. The yachting company has also partnered with jet charter businesses — Monarch Air Group and Pioneer Jets — to offer more luxurious travel options. In addition, Charter Solution is offering catering to events as well as corporate clients. The company continues to grow and add new amenities such as its recent purchase of a new 46 ft motor yacht named the Regal. Offering a wet bar, sunroof, electric grill, flat screen tv, wall-mounted speakers, spacious rooms to stay in overnight, and large windows which provide a view of the spectacular waters, the Regal is next-level luxury.
Florida tourism is back on its feet, and despite inflation and gas prices that could be seen as a threat to tourism, Americans still plan on traveling during 2022. In fact, in a recent study, 87.6% of Americans said that they currently have trips planned, with 40% of Americans saying that luxury travel experiences are an important part of their vacations. Miami itself has seen a 54% increase in tourism over the last 8 months, and as mentioned, the state as a whole has had over 100 million visitors last year. Taken together, this data points toward a bright and exciting summer to come for Charter Solution — and anyone looking for a remarkable getaway.