January 20, 2009 - The consumer has been battered by the recession
� disappearing 401ks, evaporating home values and job losses � real or
anticipated.
�The good news is that we have been in a recession for 12 months, there�s
light at the end of the tunnel,� says Carol Verret. �The bad news
is that changes in consumer behavior during the recession may not snap
back to previous consumer spending patterns when it is over.�
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In this web cast we will examine:
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How to appeal to customers in the downturn. It�s all about
�value� but value is not a price point. It is about experiences that consumers
are willing to pay for. The hotel�s ideal customer in
the downturn may not be the ideal customer after the recovery begins.
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What the �new consumer� will look like when the recovery occurs .
401ks are not likely to recover quickly nor are the values of people�s
homes � both of these things made the consumer �feel rich�.
The consumer is changing from maxing out credit cards to a savings mode
but they will still travel. What will entice them to buy?
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What revenue managers and sales people can do to get more business from
the new consumer. Identifying the customers that find value
in the experiences of your hotel/destination is key to thriving in
the present economy and beyond. How to locate them and appeal to
them requires creatively using traditional and non-traditional booking
channels and communication. (Twitter anyone?) The trends that
that customer will �buy into� in travel.
This web cast should be attended by Revenue Managers, Sales staff and General
Managers that want to understand the dynamic of the �new consumer�.
We will draw on the latest research and trends to provide participants
with tools they can use at the conclusion of the program.
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The web cast is presented January 23, 2009 approximately
one hour in duration
and is at 1:00PM EST, Noon CST, 11:00am MST and 10:00am PST.
The fee is $139 per connection, $129 for two or more connections
from the same company.
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