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Explore the debate on offering package rates at resorts with insights from industry experts Salvatore Dickinson, Kim Schaller, and Tom Trotta. Learn about the pros and cons, operational solutions, and ways to differentiate your resort through creating attractive package deals. Understand consumer behavior and the impact of dynamic packaging on your revenue and guest satisfaction. Join the discussion and discover the magic words to attract more guests with compelling package offerings.
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Our expert panel • Salvatore Dickinson, CHME, Chief Executive, Dickinson & Associates • Kim Schaller, Chief Marketing Officer, Hershey Entertainment • Tom Trotta, President, International Lifestyles
Today’s agenda • Kim & the question “to package or not to package” • Tom & consumer behavior • Sal & dynamic packaging • Q&A from you
“To Package or Not to Package”Kim SchallerVice President, Chief Marketing OfficerHershey Entertainment & Resorts Co.
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To Package…or NOT to Package… …THAT is the question..
Customers Want Them vs. We Don’t Need Them!
Pros Today’s customers expect them
Fabulous Five! • Points North Magazine, Atlanta, GA • Five exclusive resorts showcased every month • Must offer minimum 2 night package • Discounted offer for guests • Advantages – free, reach 81,000 readers!
Operationally difficult • Front Desk hates them • Potential guest dissatisfaction • They reduce revenues • We don’t need them
Operational Solutions Bridging the Great Divide Packages Task Force
Fully Explore the Types Three potential types: • Discounting elements • Elements added together not discounted • Value added
Magic Words “Packages starting at…” “Based on availability”