End of Season? How to keep the momentum going during your off time.

As a seasonal business, you get the benefit of having some down time when you are in your off season.  You’ve worked so hard this summer with your rental or tour business, that you’re due for a much needed break.  Alas, you’d love it if you were able to continue to receive bookings for next season, right?  Check out these tips below on how to keep things rolling while you are taking a break.

24/7/365 Booking with an Online Reservation System

Many travelers (myself included!) love to plan their next adventure right after they get home from vacation.  For popular vacation destinations, booking early is the key to get what you want for rentals and activities.  Allowing your customers to book for next season is important and appreciated.  Having an online booking system** that is up to date and shows your availability for next season is a great way to get bookings while you are sipping Mai Tais in Hawaii (what? you’re not?).  Customers can book at anytime that is convenient for them, and do not have to contact you directly to make a reservation.  It’s a win-win for both you and the customer.

**If you don’t currently have an online booking system, now is the time to get one!  WebReserv offers an affordable and easy to use booking system for rentals, lodging, and tours.  Contact us today for more information.

Offer Early Booking Discounts

Traveling is fun, but it can also be expensive.  If you offer discounts for booking early to your customers, this is a great way to earn income during your downtime.  Everyone is looking for a great deal, and offering a small discount for booking their next summer adventure early is an excellent way to lock in that reservation now.  Setup a promo code using your booking system, and advertise the code on your website.

Reach out to your Customers

Utilize your favorite email marketing program to send newsletters or updates to your customers over the winter season.  Add pertinent information about your business and include upcoming excitement for next season (“Brand new kayaks or “new sunset tour added“).  This will keep your business fresh in their mind as they’ll remember what a fun time they had while visiting.  Include that discount code you created for early booking in the information, too!

All in all – enjoy your off time as well as look forward to your next season with incoming sales all year round.