7 years
The most of our group bookings come from travel agencies. The easiest way to reach agencies, in my opinion, is to contact directly with them.
But, take in account, that
Hello Guys!
How can i look for more group bookings?
My hostel is located in Poland (so someone with eastern europe experience maybe knows :) ), and i am already having a flow of walk-ins as well as reservations from Bookings/Hostelworld.
But i still didn't reached the groups to help me fill the occupancy.
Any hint where can i find them?
Thanks and sorry for the stupid question :)
7 years
The most of our group bookings come from travel agencies. The easiest way to reach agencies, in my opinion, is to contact directly with them.
But, take in account, that
7 years
Some travel agencies geared for backpackers or students:
STA Travel
EF Tours
BusAbout (not really groups as each person on the bus books separately, but potentially a source of large numbers of guests at once)
Kilroy
Does anyone have other suggestions of specific agencies that send student groups or backpackers to hostels?
Once you get a few groups, keep a file on them:
Contact the groups you liked the next year just before the period when they made their booking. Invite them to come back and offer to arrange any of the requests they previously made. By getting a jump on the group you make the organizer’s job easier and reduce the chances that they will look for other options.
7 years
What is your payment policy regarding group bookings? Some % of the booking upfront or some time before the check in? everything at check in like most normal bookings?
7 years
2Luis Sanchez
50% to confirm the booking, 50% at least two weeks prior to arrival. Non refundable.
Percentage and deadline date could depend on agency, but with no exception everything should paid in advance.
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