August 21, 2009 10:28 AM PDT
I concur with Andrew. If I were pitching these folks, I'd be urging them to lower their rates to whatever threshold proved attractive to win the locals' business, and then pamper and wow all who respond to the offer.
The whole point is to turn the locals into "inside champions," a de facto sales force for the resort, insofar as they invite their out-of-town friends and relations to try the place that made such a favorable impression on them.
August 25, 2009 9:24 AM PDT
Thank you very much for your input!!!