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Zur Alten Weinkelter
Joined: 06 Aug 2011 Posts: 201 Location: Moselle Valley (Mosel) Deutschland
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject: Commission Based listing sites |
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I am just looking at my current advertising listings, and looking to add on maybe commission based sites to fill in the gaps.
Has anyone had any experiences of these sites?
I am listed on the normal paid sites like Holiday Lettings and Homeaway and I get a steady stream of business via my own website
But it is good to have a change especially when any of the paid sites are up for renewal.
As my accommodation is aimed at
Couples or Groups with an age range between 30-60
However I do entertain families with young children but as the property is old (c 1550) and listed it really is not an accommodation that is suitable for children to run around in however to property does have a small garden and terrace.
The Mosel wine region (Germany) where my property is based is not full of theme parks and is really suited to people that like walking and relaxing with a bit of culture thrown in
So I would appreciate anyone sharing any advise or experiences good or bad |
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cambalala

Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 258 Location: Hazyview - Mpumalanga - South Africa
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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booking.com does ok for us in terms of comm. based bookings. _________________ www.cambalala.com - 3D Virtual Tour
Website On: Wordpress.
Booking Software: PIMS) - Yay! |
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Margaret
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 3579 Location: Bavaria and Mid Wales
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Jimbo

Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 3585 Location: Charente Maritime
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:22 am Post subject: |
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Is there an easy way to find reputable commission-based sites without having to trawl through every listing site? _________________ Jim |
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Margaret
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 3579 Location: Bavaria and Mid Wales
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Martha
Joined: 16 Apr 2006 Posts: 2246 Location: Chamonix
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:18 am Post subject: |
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We're with one, which usually provides us with a booking a year. I must say I block out the peak weeks for them - don't want to pay 10% of a peak booking as it's a lot, and I can book them myself no trouble, but they provide a useful occasional gap filler. _________________ Chalet la Foret, Chamonix |
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Jimbo

Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 3585 Location: Charente Maritime
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Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:00 am Post subject: |
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Thanks to Margaret for her 'desert island discs' of commission sites. And I can see that Martha's method of blocking off high-season weeks would enable an owner to tailor these sites to their requirements.
Helpful stuff in two short posts - much appreciated both! _________________ Jim |
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