As the old saying goes: one’s problem is another’s opportunity. Global slowdown is still here and traveling industry reports decreasing amount of travelers, both globally and locally in the Netherlands. It is my educated assumption that this winter will be challenging for the industry. To the last one hotels, airlines and agencies arrived with some profits and money to spend and some fat for cutting. To the coming winter firms are approaching lean and after a year of struggling.
However, travelers can expect nothing less than paradise in terms of prices and deals. The industry is aware of the global situation and sees the reservations for the winter. The picture looks glum and people are still cutting on their expenses. The industry reacts with almost hysteric deals and attractive offers that are not being picked up as hoped.
Few examples I saw these days:
European flights costs are hitting rock bottom. One can find flights from the Netherlands to Prague for less than 40 Euros including all taxes.
Amsterdam hotels are offering package deals more than ever and three stars hotels rooms are being sold for less than 50 Euros a night. Five stars hotels offering rooms for less than 90 Euros.
If you are looking for a short vacation or a business trip, now is the time to plan it. When booking more than just few days in advance one can find deals he or she cannot refuse.
As opposed to last few years, I suggest travelers, especially in Amsterdam, not to opt for the cheap hotels but to indulge themselves in luxury hotels for a very reasonable price.
Business travelers had never a better time. They get much more for their money now in Amsterdam. More upgrades, more options included and much better service.
Hotels in Amsterdam are notoriously known for past high prices they used to charge, however a combination of changes including global recession are pushing said prices sharply down in Amsterdam.
As I said, this is definitely time to book and travel.
CEO of Endeavour Enterprises N.V. in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/european-traveling-recession-style-1402968.html
