Reading the #groupleisureandtravel article on the thorny issue of #singleroomsupplements always stirs memories of my early years in the #grouptravelindustry It shows how times have changed, as back in the early to mid 70's, a typical coach would be full with 53 retired group members sharing quad, triple and double rooms with a few twins and the odd single thrown in! And in those early days many coaching hotels didn't have a kettle in the room let alone a TV or WC/shower etc! Nowadays it's quite the reverse with the majority of groups requiring lots of single and twin bedded rooms which can be a nightmare for organisers, tour operators and accommodation providers alike. I think it's fair to say, in my experience, the majority of accommodation providers did everything possible to try and meet the needs of the group. One thing is for sure and that is that single rooms, and supplements where applicable, will always be a challenge for the industry.
Ah, single supplements... the ongoing debate is featured in your new March edition (link below 👇) alongside some of the best stately homes, palaces and castles to visit, great shopping experiences for groups, tons of theatre goodies, cruise holidays and lots more. Oh, and just the small matter of revealing the finalists in the 2024 Group Leisure & Travel Awards. Who gets the votes of our readers? It's in the post but you can also read it now online now at: https://lnkd.in/evz5sDZy #grouptravel #GLTAwards #coachtourism
Sales & Marketing Manager at The Ruskin Hotel and Suites
7moI get requests for up to 17 singles, the average is 7-10. It just isn’t sustainable to not have a supplement in place. I do however divide the total supplement between all passengers/guests so that everyone pays the same, which I find the fairest way to do it.