Dynamic Pricing Insanity
#16
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After previewing this cancer that's now overtaking the most mundane locations, last winter in Florida, I no longer vacation in the US, period.
Take a long drive or a short flight to Montreal or Quebec, where you won't find third rate filthy hotels, with terrible, surly service at extortionate prices as the new norm.
Beautiful old world, clean, safe, cities with wonderful cuisine, culture, centuries old architecture on cobblestone streets and so many friendly people far enough away from this rapidly decaying country that, for a painfully short time, you'll feel like you've reentered civilized society again. And a bargain to boot.
Take a long drive or a short flight to Montreal or Quebec, where you won't find third rate filthy hotels, with terrible, surly service at extortionate prices as the new norm.
Beautiful old world, clean, safe, cities with wonderful cuisine, culture, centuries old architecture on cobblestone streets and so many friendly people far enough away from this rapidly decaying country that, for a painfully short time, you'll feel like you've reentered civilized society again. And a bargain to boot.
Last edited by Ghoulish; Aug 31, 2022 at 3:36 pm
#17
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: London
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Award pricing can be kinda funny.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
#18
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Tokyo
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Award pricing can be kinda funny.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
So this is good, you can choose what suits you best.
#19
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: AA
Posts: 2
Dublin prices in September
When we talk about "dynamic pricing" here, we're usually referring to award prices. Cash prices have been dynamic for as long as properties have used inventory management systems. In this case, the 60,000 points/night rate is quite reasonable compared to the cash rate and certainly isn't "dynamic" the way it could be (and perhaps will be next year when award pricing moves more in step with revenue rates!)
#20
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Award pricing can be kinda funny.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
I need to stay in Dubai at the JW Marriott mid September for a decent $160 per night; if I would use points for two nights they'd like to see 120000 for the stay!
Seems to be a total disconnect between cash price which is low (makes sense as its a low season in DXB) and rewards points requirements (which is closer to peak time).
No way I would spend so many points.
#22
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Take a long drive or a short flight to Montreal or Quebec, where you won't find third rate filthy hotels, with terrible, surly service at extortionate prices as the new norm.
Beautiful old world, clean, safe, cities with wonderful cuisine, culture, centuries old architecture on cobblestone streets and so many friendly people far enough away from this rapidly decaying country that, for a painfully short time, you'll feel like you've reentered civilized society again. And a bargain to boot.
And based on my recent trip to Montreal, it shares the same problems as the US - extorionate prices and understaffed...
#23
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
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What a silly thread. Hotels are charging what they think people will pay and either 1) people pay it, 2) people won't pay it and the hotels charge less, or 3) people won't pay it, the properties are stubborn, and they go out of business.
#24
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If you want to really get offended, look at the cost of a Motel 6 during the Super Bowl.
Also, I had a friend who was forced into a COVID quarantine hotel after testing positive coming off of a cruise. She had to pay $300- plus per night for an extended stay, Motel 6 equivalent property.
Also, I had a friend who was forced into a COVID quarantine hotel after testing positive coming off of a cruise. She had to pay $300- plus per night for an extended stay, Motel 6 equivalent property.
#25
Join Date: May 2011
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Upstate / Hudson Valley is a popular getaway spot for three day weekends, especially in the Covid era. Leisure hotel pricing has been through the roof for the past couple of years, and I frankly don't see them coming down. Many towns are seeing what little housing inventory that is available snatched up for AirBnb.
The real solution is for these Hudson Valley / Upstate towns and cities to approve massive building programs of all housing/accommodation. Homebuilders should be building new single family housing, apartment builders should be building new apartments for rent and condors for sale, hotel developers should get permits to build new hotels, and yes, investors should be allowed to build new, fit for purpose vacation rentals.
The real solution is for these Hudson Valley / Upstate towns and cities to approve massive building programs of all housing/accommodation. Homebuilders should be building new single family housing, apartment builders should be building new apartments for rent and condors for sale, hotel developers should get permits to build new hotels, and yes, investors should be allowed to build new, fit for purpose vacation rentals.
#26
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The real solution is for these Hudson Valley / Upstate towns and cities to approve massive building programs of all housing/accommodation. Homebuilders should be building new single family housing, apartment builders should be building new apartments for rent and condors for sale, hotel developers should get permits to build new hotels, and yes, investors should be allowed to build new, fit for purpose vacation rentals.
#28
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It was a genuine question - if it's a silly thread to you, don't comment / read it
#29
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It is typically impossible to know whether it's a silly thread before you read. And upon reading, they found that the first comment makes absolutely no sense, which is true. You're complaining about cash prices rising. If it's a silly price to you, don't comment / stay there.
#30
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
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Dynamic pricing is what the program is about now and even more so moving forward. If you’re looking for value booking rooms on public holidays or over northern hemisphere summer, you’re not going to make out well. Think 100k per night for average hotels in year or two. Use your points now if you have them.