GoBC Newsletter

Newsletter February 2010

Thursday Feb 25, 2010

March Break ... Easter ... Spring Fever - Let the Fun Begin!

Studio Tours & Events

Room Rates & Availability
Make it Easy for Customers to Choose your Business




March Break ... Easter ... Spring Fever - Let the Fun Begin!

I know it's hard to believe ... but it's true: the start of the tourist season is practically upon us. While some are looking for a last chance to strap on the skis and snowshoes, folks from Eastern Canada are flocking west for a warm Spring Break or Easter getaway. Make sure you visit the member area to update your listings and include your promotions for the March, April and May!


Studio Tours & Events

We know you're volunteers and working hard year-round to pull it all together. You’ve set the dates and nailed down the program. This is the time to list your Studio Tour and other planned events on GoBC.

• To submit your event to the events listing, go to your admin area and enter your event
• To update your full studio tour listing, go to your admin area and update the information in your studio tour listing.
• Can’t remember if you still have a full profile for your tour? Check http://www.gobc.ca/tours
• Ask participating artists to ensure their profile is on GoBC and up to date. E-mail this link to new members: http://www.gobc.ca/advertise

Room Rates & Availability - Make it Easy for Customers to Choose your Business

Are you making it easy for customers to book with you? Given a choice between a business which shows availability and rates and one that doesn’t, people will pick the one that offers full information at first sight. Don't keep them guessing; it won't work in your favour. Here are some tips on how to make it work:

Activate or Integrate your Availability Calendar:

• If you are not yet using an availability calendar, familiarize yourself with GoBC's calendar in your member area. Once you activate the calendar, it will show in your listing. Be sure to maintain it!
• To use the same calendar on your business website, please contact us and ask for the code to copy and paste onto your website. It's easy!
• If you are already using another availability calendar on your website, we will be pleased to help you integrate it into your GoBC listing.

Post your regular room rate but allude to offers:

• By posting your rates, you are letting your prospective customers know the price range they should expect. To maintain pricing flexibility, why not encourage customers to "ask us about seasonal promotions and specials"?