Red Handed Jill
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By the "big" guys, I mean Expedia, Travelocity, etc.
We're very seriously considering participating in Bed and Breakfast. com's online booking program. There's just one thing holding us back right now - and that's the fact that these are are confirmed bookings, not reservations. We've been using Webervations, so we have a comfort level in seeing that "decline" button. Through BnB's program, you do not have the option to decline a guest. Our main concern is DNBA type guests, but I did have a convince-me-to-come-but-I-don't-think-I-really-wanna-conversation with a gentleman on the phone last week where I just ended up cheerfully explaining he'd probably prefer a different area/region.
We are a bit divided in our position here in management (that would be DH & me). He's reluctant and leaning toward saying no. I'm reluctant, but willing to give it a try. I think he would give it a try because I'm willing, but I'd feel a lot better if he had more buy in.
I was wondering if you all would be willing to share your thoughts about getting guests through big booking engines like this.
We're very seriously considering participating in Bed and Breakfast. com's online booking program. There's just one thing holding us back right now - and that's the fact that these are are confirmed bookings, not reservations. We've been using Webervations, so we have a comfort level in seeing that "decline" button. Through BnB's program, you do not have the option to decline a guest. Our main concern is DNBA type guests, but I did have a convince-me-to-come-but-I-don't-think-I-really-wanna-conversation with a gentleman on the phone last week where I just ended up cheerfully explaining he'd probably prefer a different area/region.
We are a bit divided in our position here in management (that would be DH & me). He's reluctant and leaning toward saying no. I'm reluctant, but willing to give it a try. I think he would give it a try because I'm willing, but I'd feel a lot better if he had more buy in.
I was wondering if you all would be willing to share your thoughts about getting guests through big booking engines like this.