Having not quite completed our first year in business in a difficult market, I am excited when a request comes in. This one from TA/Flipkey:
Travel Dates: November 22, 2011 - December 01, 2011
Travelers: 2
Guest Name: ****
9 days, great! I respond with the usual: thanks for your inquiry, the beach is lovely this time of year, are you familiar with the area, feel free to write or call with any questions, etc.
The response a day later from the inquirer:
"Hi! What airlines are nearby? I have to book flights."
I haven't run into this before, have you?
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It's the chicken and the egg isn't it? Which comes first? Find a property you like and then see exactly where it is and how to get there OR decide destination, find flights/prices etc and then see what sort of place you can find to stay in the area!
Both ways can work but it seems fine to make such an enquiry to me.
Both ways can work but it seems fine to make such an enquiry to me.
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Thanks for your feedback. I have never had a reservation request where the enquirer seemed not to know where they were going, but apparently it is not uncommon. I'm glad I asked.
I did respond with information on the airport and various airlines and it could be a promotional opportunity to send some web links with info on the area. Do you think that would be intrusive?
I did respond with information on the airport and various airlines and it could be a promotional opportunity to send some web links with info on the area. Do you think that would be intrusive?
Linda in USA/CRL in Mexico
http://www.facebook.com/LaCasaRosalinda
www.flipkey.com/troncones-vacation-rentals/p235649/
http://www.facebook.com/LaCasaRosalinda
www.flipkey.com/troncones-vacation-rentals/p235649/
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Good idea, Wallypott, I'll try that. BTW, I just had a look at your blog; it is wonderful and certainly makes me want to have a holiday there!
Linda in USA/CRL in Mexico
http://www.facebook.com/LaCasaRosalinda
www.flipkey.com/troncones-vacation-rentals/p235649/
http://www.facebook.com/LaCasaRosalinda
www.flipkey.com/troncones-vacation-rentals/p235649/
+1, nice idea WP!linda que linda wrote:Good idea, Wallypott, I'll try that. BTW, I just had a look at your blog; it is wonderful and certainly makes me want to have a holiday there!
See the job, do the job!
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