Morticia
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We have had a run this season of guests who usually stay somewhere else. They have, for the most part, been happy we had room for them. They have, for the most part, liked their stay, the room, the breakfast, possibly even us.
However, it has been hard to have them in the house. They are constantly comparing here with there. They *love* the other innkeepers. This latest couple has stayed at the other place for 30 years. That's a lot to 'compete' with.
OTOH, we are really not trying to compete. We offer an almost completely different experience. And when each of them leaves I express my hope the other place will be open for them again next year. Because they are not coming back here. I mean, they will if the other place closes permanently, but they don't WANT to come back here, they want the other place.
I hope we have that impact on our repeat guests!
However, it has been hard to have them in the house. They are constantly comparing here with there. They *love* the other innkeepers. This latest couple has stayed at the other place for 30 years. That's a lot to 'compete' with.
OTOH, we are really not trying to compete. We offer an almost completely different experience. And when each of them leaves I express my hope the other place will be open for them again next year. Because they are not coming back here. I mean, they will if the other place closes permanently, but they don't WANT to come back here, they want the other place.
I hope we have that impact on our repeat guests!