Do you remember reading the article posted here about a radio station DJ’s list of things about hotels consumers should know? (If you missed it, just refer back to February 12, 2008 for the article). Well, another list called “10 Things Travel Agents Can’t Believe You Don’t Know” was recently posted by Fodor’s and continues with a similar theme on advice to the traveling public.
Two of the items caught my eye. One item was “knowing dead weeks.” They tell potential travelers that going to a hotel during these “dead weeks” can lead to huge savings. They do point out that these time periods vary by city, but that it’s a good time for consumers to take advantage of hotel room discounts. I have no problems with this suggestion. Who wouldn’t want to fill our rooms during slow time periods?
The second item was bit more of a concern to me. It dealt with trying to book a room and hoping for a last minute cancellation. Fodor’s list says that consumers should call the resort they’re trying to book directly and “pester them” noting that the “squeaky wheel gets the room” – eek! I’m hoping this advice hasn’t been too widely read. Our reservation agents will be suffering. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt that courtesy gets you a lot further than being obnoxious.
What do you think hoteliers? Will you give the open room to the one who bothers you the most and keeps incessantly calling or the nice person? Let us hear from you.
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