Been asked for a brochure - what should I send?
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Been asked for a brochure - what should I send?
I have just picked up an answer phone message from a potential guest
She says she wants to come this year (no dates given) and could I please send her my brochure.
I don't have a brochure! All my information is done online.
Not sure what to send - I thought maybe a letter with information (and prices?) and a link to the website for photos and availability.
What do you think??
She says she wants to come this year (no dates given) and could I please send her my brochure.
I don't have a brochure! All my information is done online.
Not sure what to send - I thought maybe a letter with information (and prices?) and a link to the website for photos and availability.
What do you think??
Why not just say "I'm afraid I do not have a brochure but the web site gives all the information traditionally found in a brochure and I will be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the property, amenities or local area."Your web site and OD listing has a tariff and availability calendar.
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How about:
Thank you for your enquiry about our Pembrokeshire property, Tŷ Haf. Unfortunately we do not supply a printed brochure as we find that the majority of our guests prefer to browse the information and photographs on our website.
I have provided a summary of our information below, along with our current prices and a copy of our terms and conditions.
I have also included our availability for the current year, however please be aware that by the time you receive this letter it may have changed. Our up to date availability can be found on our website or on our Owners Direct advert. If you do not have access to the internet please feel free to telephone me.
I can't help feeling that it's going to be a lot of work for a very unlikely booking.
Thank you for your enquiry about our Pembrokeshire property, Tŷ Haf. Unfortunately we do not supply a printed brochure as we find that the majority of our guests prefer to browse the information and photographs on our website.
I have provided a summary of our information below, along with our current prices and a copy of our terms and conditions.
I have also included our availability for the current year, however please be aware that by the time you receive this letter it may have changed. Our up to date availability can be found on our website or on our Owners Direct advert. If you do not have access to the internet please feel free to telephone me.
I can't help feeling that it's going to be a lot of work for a very unlikely booking.
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+1anya752000 wrote:I can't help feeling that it's going to be a lot of work for a very unlikely booking.
Unless it is for dates you are unlikely to book I would just refer her to your website/listing. This sort or enquiry is so rare now that I guess very few owners would have anything to hand to just pop into the post (which is a bit like sending an email to Hotmail - no guarantee it will arrive). I've had this type of enquiry a couple of times over the years and the time involved is rarely worth the return. Do you really want to do a booking by post?
Even my 87 year old technophobe of a mother can book a hotel online
Some guests just need a sympathetic pat. On the head. With a hammer.
Personally I find I am providing a service to some who do not use the computer. I have quite a few elderly guests and a few that don't do emails. A friend recommends my property, or they can view the property but not then complete the booking procedure. So I revert to snail mail. I email myself the standard emails, then simply print and send them. They send the booking form back with a cheque.
For those that are booking, I find they are very grateful and I'm pleased to provide the service for the last of the generation that aren't wedded to a computer.
For those that are booking, I find they are very grateful and I'm pleased to provide the service for the last of the generation that aren't wedded to a computer.
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+1Casscat wrote:Why not just say "I'm afraid I do not have a brochure but the web site gives all the information traditionally found in a brochure and I will be delighted to answer any questions you may have about the property, amenities or local area."Your web site and OD listing has a tariff and availability calendar.
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