No News Yet on the New Booking System

DavidKlyne replied on 28/10/2021 12:06

Posted on 28/10/2021 12:06

I noticed in the latest magazine there is an article on potential changes to the site booking system. I am sure we had a similar article a couple of months ago? Although there seems a commitment to being able to book a pitch type they are less than clear on other changes such as deposits. Apparently they are still considering it and looking closely at member feedback, including Club Together!!! I suppose we should be encouraged that they are taking note of what is said on this forum? I could be wrong but there seems a sort on consensus on CT that probably its coming to the point where deposits might be the way forward, some more reluctant than others maybe? Obviously many would want to see the small print perhaps before accepting it as a way forward. A decision may well have been made but it seems that it could be a few more months before full details are made public.

David

young thomas replied on 01/11/2021 19:42

Posted on 01/11/2021 19:42

You can have a view like this, and services for €11...we don't normally a pay but if the site is right...

not enough space for some, but for an overnight on the way to the next destination, what's not to like?

moulesy replied on 01/11/2021 19:49

Posted on 01/11/2021 19:49

But you're facing the wrong way for the view, aren't you? (And if you can't put chairs out .....)!  wink

young thomas replied on 01/11/2021 19:52

Posted on 01/11/2021 19:52

Having seen the Rock previously, we were viewing the marina from the Captains chairs through the large windows.....either way, we always have the reversing camera😉

moulesy replied on 01/11/2021 21:45

Posted on 01/11/2021 21:45

Is that Calpe by any chance? One of our friends from Cornwall has just bought a house near there  (strange timing we thought!) and we're planning to visit in February. smile

moulesy replied on 02/11/2021 10:40

Posted on 02/11/2021 10:40

Ah, should have spotted Rock with a capital R!

Calpe has a rock (huge but with a small r) and a marina nearby so just thought about it when I saw that view.

 

RowenaBCAMC replied on 02/11/2021 11:29

Posted on 02/11/2021 11:29

Hi everyone, thank you so much for your feedback on this discussion which I will forward to the relevant team. Feedback on the forum is monitored and we do really appreciate constructive views and thoughts. 

A polite request as well to please keep this discussion on topic. Many thanks. smile

 

Takethedogalong replied on 02/11/2021 12:37

Posted on 02/11/2021 12:37

Well if it’s being monitored😁........obviously personal based preferences, but all feedback valuable👍

On the fence regarding deposits, as it won’t affect us very much.

Happy to go along with pitch type booking, but expect a cheaper price for grass.

Can ehu be optional on all pitches, cheaper of course if not using.

Would not be happy if minimum night stays came in.

Consider eventually basic overnight pitches on some Sites close to main travel routes.

Fully support remote payments.

If remote payments go ahead, and pitch booking, consider extending last arrival time in Summer months to 9pm to make most of long daylight hours.

😁

ErnieJH replied on 02/11/2021 12:45

Posted on 02/11/2021 12:45

What worries me about the proposed new booking system is the idea that as part of would be the introduction of deposits, to me this would be a retrograde step and would not solve the supposed booking problems.

There many aspects

The deposit, would it be a fixed amount, say £50, or would it be a percentage of the booking fee. If it’s a fixed amount then it could be more than the cost of a one night stay which would mean the wardens giving a refund when you arrive on site. If it’s a percentage, what would it be 20%, 50% or what.

The other fact is that deposits would favour the richer members who can afford to pay whatever is needed without thinking about it, whilst penalising those who have less money available, families on limited income and poorer pensioners and there are many around

Of course at a stroke it would reduce one of the main reason for being a member of the club for some undetermined benefit and introduce an additional level of administration.

 

GTP replied on 02/11/2021 12:48

Posted on 28/10/2021 13:51 by Takethedogalong

Dynamic pricing is actually happening via the Club, but seems limited to the Experience Freedom network at the moment. Friends of ours had to give up on touring last year, but they still enjoy Club Sites, and have younger family members who do still own a van. So they are using the very nice Glamping Pods. Last night, catch up conversation, and they are off to Cayton Bay late November, they have a Pod booked at...................£34 per night🤩 That includes heating, all towels and linens and wifi. As we said, at that price, why drag out the tourer?😁

I hope that they do dynamic price pitches, as spur of the moment tourers, we would love to pick up an on the day overnight stop for cheaper than usual.

Posted on 02/11/2021 12:48

 £34 pn....That's a great deal....We are at Cayton at a similar time and wanted to book a pod for our grandson and partner for 2 nights..web site says from £59pn* but when you put in 2nights, 2 guests, final price is £178...not going to happen. B&B just down the road is half the price and they get a full english !!!

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