I'm getting tired of not getting a very good rate for hotels we must book through tournaments. Why is this happening. Is there that much money going back to the leagues or teams.
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They've got us. There are so many ways to save money on hotels or use frequent flyer miles, etc. today. It is ridiculous that families can't try to reduce costs by using any possible discount. What is it that says "Here comes soccer families, AKA money bags".
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThey've got us. There are so many ways to save money on hotels or use frequent flyer miles, etc. today. It is ridiculous that families can't try to reduce costs by using any possible discount. What is it that says "Here comes soccer families, AKA money bags".
It's ridiculous that the tournaments make you use their hotels. It's already expensive enough with airfare. Wonder if you can complain about price-fixing at tournaments?
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Really, someone should have told us that when we signed on for soccer, our real job is supporting the hotel industry. We've had times where our team could have used someones out of town vacation large home, and were told no. That would've been a $3,000 plus savings for our families. I wish it was required for tournament to report what the kick-backs are so we can feel "good" for our price gauging.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostTotally agree. We attended a tournament and had to use one of the tournament hotels. Our rate was $185/night. If I had booked it myself, using a AAA discount, the rate would have been $119/night. When I complained to the front desk about the inflated rate, the snippy reply was that the room normally goes for $225/night.
It's ridiculous that the tournaments make you use their hotels. It's already expensive enough with airfare. Wonder if you can complain about price-fixing at tournaments?
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and you have to book a two night minimum!!!!!!!!
Hershey 175.00...not lodge of course. that one was 300-350??
Delco... 175.00
Discovery cup :) .....99.00 way more reasonable and just as nice or nicer than the Hershey or Delco hotels.
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How do hotels set prices for soccer....anyone know? I do think there is some negotiating that can go on, so let's all try that the next time, or tell them that you'll only book the minimum if they want to play this game. It is getting out of hand. What is it about US that this stuff starts then grows rampantly. There should be an option...if you don't use the hotels assigned, your can pay the extra $200 team charge, or whatver. Who ever thought that soccer tournaments are really about hotel revenue...just not right.
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Here's one for your next tournament. If it is a Marriott, use the tag line "Best price guaranteed", then be sure to check for last minute deal and put it back on them...it worked one time. Took the "Soccer price" down by a lot. Don't settle.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostHow do hotels set prices for soccer....anyone know? I do think there is some negotiating that can go on, so let's all try that the next time, or tell them that you'll only book the minimum if they want to play this game. It is getting out of hand. What is it about US that this stuff starts then grows rampantly. There should be an option...if you don't use the hotels assigned, your can pay the extra $200 team charge, or whatver. Who ever thought that soccer tournaments are really about hotel revenue...just not right.
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