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Highlands John

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After years of resisting we're now listed on bdc. Lots of holes in the diary this year over the busy season led to me giving it a try.
This time of year I'm just releasing unsold rooms over the next 4-6 weeks but that strategy might change out of season.
So far it's working well and the higher prices are covering most of the commission. Only got 3 reviews so far and the people that paid the least gave me 7.5/10 for value whereas everyone else scored all 10/10. Typical. but then there are places around here with lots of horrible reviews who still get bookings, so hey-ho.
 
Good luck. I was so happy the day I dropped them!
 
12 years in the business and I get 60% reservations through BDC, but also 25% - 30% cancellations. Frustrating, but customers reserve 2 or more places and then after a while decide which one is best suited for them and cancel the rest.
 
12 years in the business and I get 60% reservations through BDC, but also 25% - 30% cancellations. Frustrating, but customers reserve 2 or more places and then after a while decide which one is best suited for them and cancel the rest..
We started charging a non-refundable deposit and the cancellations stopped!
 
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