Dynamic pricing to be introduced

Posted on 09/02/2023 16:12 by brue

I believe the club have said that most people book within 21 days so with this knowledge they intend to raise prices for the majority? There's no mention of lowering prices.

Posted on 09/02/2023 16:52 by Tinwheeler

Maybe there isn't mention of lowering prices nearer the time but surely even camc wouldn't jack them up if bookings are down. That's what drives Dynamic Pricing - supply and demand.👍

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 09/02/2023 17:04 by brue

Nothing surprises me any more about the way CAMC operates...so who knows. 

Posted on 09/02/2023 17:17 by Takethedogalong

Could you verify the source for thinking that this interpretation of dynamic pricing is going to be introduced please? Haven’t seen anything via any of the Club’s usual communications channels (although that’s not unusual).

I’m not doubting DP might be introduced, just the method you outline in that anyone booking months in advance will get the best price, and that that will be all. Any Marketing Dept with any credibility will also look to sell commodities (in this case pitches) with a short sell by date at a reduced rate, if it transpires that they have a significant amount left. The Club is already doing this with its Glamping Pods, whereby I and others get Special Offer emails. So why not pitches, as that would make sense. 🤔🤷‍♀️

Posted on 09/02/2023 16:52 by Tinwheeler

Maybe there isn't mention of lowering prices nearer the time but surely even camc wouldn't jack them up if bookings are down. That's what drives Dynamic Pricing - supply and demand.👍