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Date Posted: 08:42:29 11/23/05 Wed
Author: Joy
Subject: Re: 11% tax starting Jan 1
In reply to: Lynn 's message, "Re: 11% tax starting Jan 1" on 14:12:04 11/16/05 Wed

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I think the main reason why "deals" were not available after Charley for lodging was because two huge providers of accomodations (South Seas & Sundial) as well as some smaller resorts didn't have rooms available for rent. Therefore demand met or exceeded supply. That made it easier for those who had rentals available to charge their typical rates. Had more accomodations been available, perhaps we would have seen some discounts.

My point was that when my business is hurting, I do offer incentives to keep old business and attract new business. Many people were hesitant to come to SW FLA after Charley and for good reason. Many people take just one vactaion a year, work hard for their dollar and want to make sure they are getting the most for it. I remember when I was there in April a shop owner was complaining to me how people were commenting on the devistation. He was telling me that Sanibel only had loss of vegitation and that people should go to Punta Gorda if they want to see real devistation. Out of respect I didn't respond to him, but what I was thinking was that the Sanibel and Captiva vegitation is something that brought tourist to the islands. It felt like going to the carribean rather than Florida. That was something people paid and traveled for. To be honest, that isn't there any longer. Its a sad reality but a fact of mother nature.

I think we all saw after Katrina that Charley was just a hiccup but none the less, it took its toll.

And yes, respect for one's thoughts and viewpoints is something I teach my children. I'm always disappointed when I come in contact with adults who don't exhibit those traits.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! The shells of Sanbiel are beautiful right now but so is our SNOW! :)

Joy








I'm sorry my post made you more angry. I'm sorry you
>were dealt a blow by Hurricane Charley. No, we don't
>expect any hurricane "deals or incentives" and I
>didn't say so in my previous post. I said I agree with
>both views. And yes, I know for certain that some
>prices were raised after Hurricane Charley but that
>didn't stop us from visiting last year - we like where
>we stay so we paid the price. We have family in that
>area and know very well how the hurricanes affect
>families and businesses. Just because we don't live
>there year round, doesn't mean we don't understand
>your situation. We live in an area where flooding is a
>problem so we do understand devastation. When we
>visit, we try to spread our money around to many
>businesses. We love the islands and hope every
>business can recover.
>
>
>
>>>>> After Charley, the cost of lodging on Sanibel took
>>a big increase. something which many don't consider
>>very tourist friendly. Especially if you've been out
>>of business and need the tourist dollar to stay
>>afloat.<<<<
>>
>>I am in the rental business and I can't tell you one,
>>single place that raised their prices after Charley.
>>The vast majority I know dropped prices, or at least
>>held steady. We're not foolish enough to scare off
>>everyone with high prices. To say "the cost of
>>lodging on Sanibel took a big increase" is simply not
>>true. If you're condo raised prices, I strongly
>>suggest you explore the market next time.
>>
>><<Can't we all express our views on this message board
>>without being slammed?
>>
>>Typically, yes. And I'm very sorry to slam anyone
>>here. I know this board is very civil and I don't
>>want to disrupt it. But you need to remember that
>>Sanibel is not just a place for all you to come for
>>two weeks a year to collect shells. People live and
>>work here. We were hit by the hurricane, not you. We
>>suffered the impact of the hurricane, not you. What
>>gives you the right to question why were not offering
>>deals to lure you back. Do you look at the hurricane
>>as an opportunity to have a cheaper vacation?
>>
>>I know we depend on all of you; and we very much
>>appreciate you. But I really think it's unfair to try
>>and capitalize on our loss and expect a hurricane
>>"deal."

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