Hello everyone,
My name is ChuChu. This is my first time posting here, so please forgive me if I've missed any community guidelines.
I run a small B&B and hotel business. Lately, I've been thinking about whether it's possible to close the information gap for accommodation between cities and even between countries – for example, helping travelers find the right place based on season (peak vs. off-peak) or budget.
Here's why. My own property is often fully booked, so I can't always accommodate my guests. Many of my guests are elderly – they're not as quick with online information as younger travelers. They struggle to tell what's genuine online, and some simply don't use the internet often. I really want to offer them a better level of care (as a book might put it: I want to meet their needs). So in my spare time, I personally visit and review other hotels and B&Bs, categorizing rooms by type. When I find a good place, I talk to the owners and ask for room allocations. But here's the difficulty: since room availability is uncertain, it's hard to negotiate rates. Most properties would rather partner with big platforms. Also, before I formally started this service, many people asked about it. Yet once I actually secured extra rooms from other accommodations, fewer guests inquired. And because I haven't been able to negotiate ideal rates, I lack confidence when quoting prices.
I regularly promote on Facebook, but I only reach locals. I'm not sure how to let people from other countries know about this service – hashtags don't seem to work, and I fear I'm stuck in an information bubble.
My ultimate goal:
When people travel, they can find a trusted, affordable place to stay in different cities and countries based on their budget. I want to physically visit every place I partner with, have real stay experiences, and only then recommend them to my guests. And I will always try my best to offer fair prices.
My current questions:
1. How can I reach more travelers (from different countries and cities) with this information?
2. How can I earn the trust of partner hotels so they give me better rates, even before they see confirmed bookings from me?
What I've tried so far:
1. Posting on platforms – but I don't know how to get international visibility (hashtag targeting doesn't seem effective).
2. Negotiating slightly lower rates first, then after I bring a certain number of bookings, asking for an even better price.
I would really appreciate any advice or ideas you might have. Thank you so much!
My name is ChuChu. This is my first time posting here, so please forgive me if I've missed any community guidelines.
I run a small B&B and hotel business. Lately, I've been thinking about whether it's possible to close the information gap for accommodation between cities and even between countries – for example, helping travelers find the right place based on season (peak vs. off-peak) or budget.
Here's why. My own property is often fully booked, so I can't always accommodate my guests. Many of my guests are elderly – they're not as quick with online information as younger travelers. They struggle to tell what's genuine online, and some simply don't use the internet often. I really want to offer them a better level of care (as a book might put it: I want to meet their needs). So in my spare time, I personally visit and review other hotels and B&Bs, categorizing rooms by type. When I find a good place, I talk to the owners and ask for room allocations. But here's the difficulty: since room availability is uncertain, it's hard to negotiate rates. Most properties would rather partner with big platforms. Also, before I formally started this service, many people asked about it. Yet once I actually secured extra rooms from other accommodations, fewer guests inquired. And because I haven't been able to negotiate ideal rates, I lack confidence when quoting prices.
I regularly promote on Facebook, but I only reach locals. I'm not sure how to let people from other countries know about this service – hashtags don't seem to work, and I fear I'm stuck in an information bubble.
My ultimate goal:
When people travel, they can find a trusted, affordable place to stay in different cities and countries based on their budget. I want to physically visit every place I partner with, have real stay experiences, and only then recommend them to my guests. And I will always try my best to offer fair prices.
My current questions:
1. How can I reach more travelers (from different countries and cities) with this information?
2. How can I earn the trust of partner hotels so they give me better rates, even before they see confirmed bookings from me?
What I've tried so far:
1. Posting on platforms – but I don't know how to get international visibility (hashtag targeting doesn't seem effective).
2. Negotiating slightly lower rates first, then after I bring a certain number of bookings, asking for an even better price.
I would really appreciate any advice or ideas you might have. Thank you so much!
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