Dynamic pricing to be introduced

replied on 09/02/2023 14:34

Posted on 09/02/2023 14:34

Apparently dynamic pricing is to be rolled out to all UK campsites during 2023.

Which means that those that book up to a year ahead will be able to take advantage of the lowest prices.

Those who for whatever reason cannot commit to booking so far in advance will be penalised if they wish to book closer to the time of travel because apparently the higher the popularity of a campsite and the closer to the time of arrival the booking is made, the higher the price may be.

As with all the changes that have happened during the last 6 months, where were any or more importantly ALL the members consulted and balloted regarding these changes?

Many older members (like ourselves) cannot commit to long term bookings due to medical considerations, appointments that may arise because of these etc; we have previously just set off when able on a ‘tour’ and then by way of the (what was) late availability checker booked ‘on the fly.’

We have already been penalised with the 21 day non-returnable deposit system which really could have been much fairer reduced to 7 days.

I used to fiercely defend the CAMC as a great organisation to be a member of but this latest move has been the nail in the coffin for us personally.

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brue replied on 11/03/2023 18:00

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Posted on 11/03/2023 17:07 by Tinwheeler

PD, I think it’s highly unlikely that any of those measures can be accredited to the posts on CT. Direct representation to CAMC, surveys, AGMs, even Facebook will have much higher regard than us few posters here. The Club Council will have had quite a large say in those matters too but us few, nah.

Posted on 11/03/2023 18:00

Many if not most on line questions at the AGMs came from CT members. Overall I think there are a lot of members who have used CT. A few threads attract regular posters but not all. Over the years there have been lots of contributions from a lot of people. There are regular posters on CAMC fb too, fb posts tend to receive responses from staff. CT has been useful in different ways, it's more open than FB due to it's social set up where members can set agendas for discussion. This can't happen on FB the club sets the agenda on there.

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H17GFW replied on 14/03/2023 10:06

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Posted on 09/02/2023 14:34 by

Apparently dynamic pricing is to be rolled out to all UK campsites during 2023.

Which means that those that book up to a year ahead will be able to take advantage of the lowest prices.

Those who for whatever reason cannot commit to booking so far in advance will be penalised if they wish to book closer to the time of travel because apparently the higher the popularity of a campsite and the closer to the time of arrival the booking is made, the higher the price may be.

As with all the changes that have happened during the last 6 months, where were any or more importantly ALL the members consulted and balloted regarding these changes?

Many older members (like ourselves) cannot commit to long term bookings due to medical considerations, appointments that may arise because of these etc; we have previously just set off when able on a ‘tour’ and then by way of the (what was) late availability checker booked ‘on the fly.’

We have already been penalised with the 21 day non-returnable deposit system which really could have been much fairer reduced to 7 days.

I used to fiercely defend the CAMC as a great organisation to be a member of but this latest move has been the nail in the coffin for us personally.

Posted on 14/03/2023 10:06

I have just tried to book Chatsworth Park club site for next Easter and compared to my booking for this Easter for the same number of nights the price has increased by 39%. From £220 to £306. The dynamic system was supposed to encourage booking well in advance !! How far in advance do they want. I realise this is a popular club site and I have used it many times since joining the club in 1990 but to e asked to pay on average £50 per night is ridiculous. No doubt the pitches will still sell but this site is now one for the wealthy. The club no longer seem to be operating as a members organisation.

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nelliethehooker replied on 15/03/2023 21:39

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Posted on 15/03/2023 21:39

Dynamic pricing he certainly been introduced. Looking at the prices for a site yesterday there were 4 different prices over 7 days depending on whether the occupation level showed as being low or not. That can't be right, surely? Isn't DP supposedly come into effect days not weeks before the prospective booking?

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Tinwheeler replied on 15/03/2023 21:47

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Posted on 15/03/2023 21:39 by nelliethehooker

Dynamic pricing he certainly been introduced. Looking at the prices for a site yesterday there were 4 different prices over 7 days depending on whether the occupation level showed as being low or not. That can't be right, surely? Isn't DP supposedly come into effect days not weeks before the prospective booking?

Posted on 15/03/2023 21:47

DP is in place all the time, Nellie, and depends on the availability of your chosen dates at the time you place the booking. That’s why if you book 6 months ahead the price might be cheaper than if you were to book 6 days ahead. It’s in a constant state of flux.

brue replied on 15/03/2023 21:51

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Posted on 15/03/2023 21:51

The site we'll be using soon now has 20p and 30p differences over selected days.

nelliethehooker replied on 16/03/2023 20:19

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Posted on 15/03/2023 21:51 by brue

The site we'll be using soon now has 20p and 30p differences over selected days.

Posted on 16/03/2023 20:19

Knitpicking aren't they!! Another good reason to avoid using "club" sites IMO. It used to be oh so simple to find out the price of a pitch anytime in the year and plan accordingly, but not so now!

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R Crocker replied on 26/03/2023 17:44

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Posted on 26/03/2023 17:44

I have already been stung by the non refundable deposit. I had to cancel due to bad weather and finding a campsite somewhere else was not an option using the same dates. The other site that I had booked ( not a club site) have just held my deposit until I find a better time to come. Far more civilised.

As for the dynamic pricing, it deters anyone who wants to be spontaneous from choosing a club site.

I am seriously considering cancelling membership for next year.

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