Originally Posted by
macaron95
well i used to be the marketing manager of a famous international hotel brand
when the head office decides to release a promo, it's really ridiculous if hotels decide on their own not to participate to it
It's probably a good thing you are doing something different now :-).
The 2for1, 4for1 (and F&F) rates are not really one off promotions, they are simply continuous discounted rates for specific targeted audiences and are primarily to fill rooms that have a low demand, e.g. during the weekends in more business oriented hotels.
So it's quite understandable that the hotels themselves are able to set availability. There probably is something like a minimum participation but who's to know really. I know that most hotels do have them quite regularly.
And when you can get them they are a really good deal...... is the sense of entitlement here become so great that we are now demanding these discounts instead of being grateful when they are offered?