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I decided to cross post this video from http://tourismcafe.ca as it is vital for those on the tourism side to consider revenue management in an era of last minute bookings.  In Ontario, Canada we have a lot of resort owners who had big time challenges dealing with last minute bookings this year.  I hope this video provides some industry insight for those struggling to deal with the last minute booking / pricing dilemma.

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Resist the Race to the Bottom

by Todd Lucier on April 14, 2009

In a recessionary market there can be significant price pressures on your products and services. Instead of looking at price as the only thing you can control, have a look at the opportunities you may have in front of you to create new products or packages.

Instead of joining in the race to the bottom, and lowering your prices (which turns your travel offering into a commodity) consider how you can create new value-laden packages.

Be sure these new packages offer a choice to your ideal client, letting them choose a lower level of service or quality.

Resist the Race to the Bottom

Meet the needs of those looking for a less expensive holiday by making adjustments to your packages rather than your pricing. Because people want to pay less, it doesn’t mean you need to cheapen your offering.

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