San Lameer Newsflash/Nuusflits Jan2020 | Page 8

A new month, A new year, A new decade We have a few strategies planned to jump start 2020. We have a great Estate that our guests love. The next step isn't repeating everything we've been doing. WE WANT TO IMPROVE. Ÿ We re-designed our marketing material for the year. The designs are fresh and minimalistic. Pictures speak a thousand words. Ÿ We are re-doing and updating the inventories in the villas. Ÿ Occupation in general is very low out of season, it is between 8-12% including weekends. We want to increase this number drastically. We have on average 250 days out of season which makes it the biggest season. We decided to run a promotion - 20 % discount because it is “2020” for mid-week breaks Monday-Thursday. Ÿ Innkeeper head office will be doing a site visit in April, they will provide training for a system update. Ÿ In the near future La main will be supplying all the linen in the villas, the board approved the initiative. The new rates include the daily rental that La Main will charge. Ÿ It is very important to combine skills and to embrace technology to align strategy and business results. December/January 2019/2020 holiday has been very busy and rewarding, occupation increased with 8% in comparison to last year. I think one of the major changes that contributed to the increase was the bookings that opened 1 year in advance. A few of our returning clients have already secured their next December holiday. The homeowners that want to use their villas for own use need to make sure they submit their dates 1 year in advance to avoid disappointment. Let's embrace the new while staying wise of the past. Marieta Badenhorst Manager Villa Rentals