I must admit I was excited to see what FairbookingUK.com was doing to stem the onslaught of the Online Travel Agency fees but substituting one OTA for another fee based system is just another disappointing con.
Proof is the following excerpt from their site.
What will it cost?
There is no sign up cost to join FairBooking or to feature on the national website, www.fairbookinguk.com. However, any bookings you receive through the website will be subject to (the standard Guestlink) 10% commission (inc Vat) collected a month after the guest has stayed.
http://fairbookinguk.com
Therefore:
Dear FairbookingUK.com,
When educating the public to book direct for the benefit of local tourism/economy please don't try to pretend substitution is change.
# Book Direct # Not Scam Direct
Saturday, 11 July 2015
Friday, 10 July 2015
#keepbooking.commission-ingreat.britain
I grew up in the States with a national speed limit set at 55 to save petrol. We switched off the lights when not in use and even now we are requested to sort out our garbage/recycling and consider our carbon footprints...
What would be so hard about creating a real campaign encouraging people to book direct with their chosen accommodation provider and keep the commissions in Britain? If we can save the Whales and the Rain Forests can we not consider saving the British Tourism industry?
With 20% VAT and nearly 20% commissions the tourism sector which is the life blood of many areas is getting absolutely hammered. If these funds continue being sucked off shore this sector will continue to suffer.
Every change has a starting point. Politicians talk VAT to win elections but commissions aren't politics they're people, British people. Our government won't lead on this as they feed on commissions too but they can stand to benefit from an honest grassroots movement with national significance.
If we the public can make an educated cup of tea it stands to reason we can book direct.
Thursday, 9 July 2015
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Wednesday, 8 July 2015
Welcome to Llanrwst: Book your next private dining party at The Cwtch @...
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