When we plan to go on a tour and reserve a hotel, the weather is the biggest concern, because rain could ruin the joy of tour. Weather forecast for coming seven days is available these days, but unfortunately it is not very reliable. Besides It is often necessary to book a hotel more than seven days in advance. If we cancel the booking, we have to pay for certain percentage of room rate.
The group of hotels in an Iatalian island of Elba has a special project in which the overnight stay is free when there is rainfall for more than two hours between 10a.m. and 8 p.m. This island known for Napoleon being exiled is crowded by Italian tourists in August. But on a rainy weekend the bookings and attendances drop by over 20%. These data are behind this project.
At present this project is only for May when the island is cooler and less crowded. But having the numerous subscriptions, they consider to apply it for the autumn. The island is known for beautiful beach in the Mediterranean Sea. But on a rainy day you can still enjoy visiting Napoleon's residence and some historic ruins. I hope that we have the project like this in other tourist areas.