Booking difficulty for pre covid members

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  • KjellNN
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    edited September 2020 #182

    This is what we have found in the last few years, peak season has been extended , shoulder season extended,  far too many different pricing bands, resulting in much less incentive to use sites when days are shorter and temperatures lower

  • brue
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    edited September 2020 #183

    I think the problem for both clubs is the closure of sites for the remainder of this year, CAMC closed 18 sites, C&CC closed 26, C&CC also closed facilities on some sites. This left much less of a choice especially for some who want facilities so the pressure for bookings has been on both clubs since sites re-opened. I believe the C&CC opened a few more facilty blocks but it seems a combination of most wanting uk holidays, a shortage of staff to man sites and other private sites not opening has made bookings a challenge for some this year.

  • peedee
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    edited September 2020 #184

    I have been looking for sites to complete a tour. I eventually found one but my impression is,  if you want anything in the next 2 weeks you will be lucky. Beyond that it does not seem to be so much of a problem.

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  • moulesy
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    edited September 2020 #185

    But the conversation invariably goes along these lines and it is undoubtedly true that, for some folk, club sites work out more expensive at some times of the year. 

    The point is that, for families, in peak season, the club, though maybe seeming expensive to those of our age, is often a more economical option as show in my example earlier comparing Heligan with Merrose Farm.

    Some will no doubt say that club sites are the last place they'd take young children, but plenty seem to do so anyway.

  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #186

    I think what makes the club more attractive is that children are priced as children while under 18 (on some sites it is as low as 14) and additionally many 'family' club sites have kids for a £1 per night. So if you're taking away 16 or 17 year olds one is saving quite a bit.

    But again the prices on all sites are clearly shown and people make their own mind up.

    Yes as you say during school holidays there are a lot of families using club sites. 

  • peedee
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    edited September 2020 #187

    Some will no doubt say that club sites are the last place they'd take young children, but plenty seem to do so anyway.

    Almost certainly for the attractions off site rather than on.

    peedee

  • SeasideBill
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    edited September 2020 #188

    Absolutely, but all those closures look a bit OTT now when you see what’s going on around you.

  • JVB66
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    edited September 2020 #189

    Thats what holiday commercial all singing sites are priced so high for ,so parents can let their kids loose without their having to be responsible undecided

    unfortunately it happens on clubs sites  but at much cheaper pricessurprised 

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    edited September 2020 #190
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  • Cornersteady
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    edited September 2020 #191

    So what onsite attractions are there on non club sites that you would want to see on club sites?

    But yes I've said many times most families go off for the day, that is the norm on club sites.

    The only exceptions are sites like Seacroft.

  • moulesy
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    edited September 2020 #192

    Possibly, but the point is that many familes choose to use them and maybe, just maybe, that's because in peak season they give families a fair deal! smile

  • peedee
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    edited September 2020 #193

    Possibly M. I have taken grandchildren to a seaside site for a week but never taken my own children to a Club site for a holiday. We always used to go to France or Spain for the sunshine and the great on site facilities and entertainment for kids. El Delfin Verde was our favourite.

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  • Redzed32
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    edited September 2020 #194

    It certainly doesn't mean CAMC or bust , as it clearly says in my post . I have had 6 weekend bookings , none of which were with the CAMC . 

  • Redzed32
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    edited September 2020 #195

    At no point did I say that anyone has more rights than anyone else . I suggest you read again . 

  • Redzed32
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    edited September 2020 #196

    I agree with your comment on the flexibility we used to enjoy . I have not blamed the club for the situation . As I said in my post , this year has been a shocker , and the sites really needed this to save something from this year . I think every business will quite rightly be grabbing everything with both hands right now . 

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  • RowenaBCAMC
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    edited September 2020 #198

    Hi everyone, 

    Many thanks for your comments which I have forwarded to my colleagues for their feedback. 

    We are looking at various options to support future demand and our pop-up site at Blenheim Palace (discussion here) is a great example of this. 

    Also if you are looking for weekend pitches it's worth checking our late availability or our wonderful CL Network. 

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