Comments for Sundance Vacations Blog

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Becca

Becca — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:38:04 +0000

Nope, no purchase necessary same as any other promotional giveaway! Most of us can personally attest to the fact that you are guaranteed to receive the gifts (and of course that you do receive them) because the company has been gracious enough to allow us to send our own family members and friends in to get these gifts, (because as employees we are ineligible for them).This, of course, is completely unbeknown to the travel offices. As of right now we have been doing it in the Wilkes Barre office for almost a year now and I have yet to hear one bad thing from any of them, or from my employees who also sent people in.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Alison Bednarczyk

Alison Bednarczyk — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:08:38 +0000

As long as you attend the presentation you are given the cruise package. You do not have to purchase in order to receive it.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by SPW

SPW — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:41:36 +0000

So at the end of the presentation are you really awarded the vacation cruise package or do you have to commit to subscribing to there vacation membership in order to receive.

Comment on Las Vegas for Kids by Alison Bednarczyk

Alison Bednarczyk — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:03:01 +0000

WOW, it sounds like there is a lot to do in Vegas. I hope I can go some day.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Ed Coppinger Sr.

Ed Coppinger Sr. — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:23:31 +0000

We see alot more people mad when they are told they “won” something, or “you just have to pick up your prize” or ” leave your checkbook or credit card at home” . Stay away from these and no problem!!

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Becca

Becca — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:41:27 +0000

We actually talked about that as well. What we do tell people is that during the hour we show them ways we can save them money on their next vacation in the hopes they will use our services, but of course, there is no obligation to do so. We don’t want marketers getting into buying packages because the marketers have no idea how that works or what they cost, (and if you start talking about buying vacation packages they are going to ask you how much over the phone) and the price of relaying inaccurate information to a potential client can be worse than relaying none.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Shae

Shae — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:23:28 +0000

I believe “no obligation to buy” is completely satisfactory to say. It certainly should not be said that we are not trying to sell anything. And what is so wrong with trying to sell someone something? That is what this great country was built on. “Selling” has received a negative connotation over the years due to salesmen trying to sell products of no value. Sundance Vacations is loaded with value for anyone who travels or has the desire to travel at a cost that is simply unbelievable. The business model that Sundance has developed is just as advantageous to the client as it is to the company. Everyone who signs up for the contest has to be aware that there is a sales presentation looming. They walk through the doors willing to hear the presentation and in return for their time we give them fabulous gifts. What could be better? As far as the disgruntled woman… There will always be those people who are not able to see the vision and blame others for their own oversights. It is what it is… time for vacation.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Alison Bednarczyk

Alison Bednarczyk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:17:44 +0000

Becca,
That was the way that I was explained how the presentation went. Either way, if it is 45 min, 60 min, or more, you could explain to them that they have the opportunity after the presentation to sit with a representative and ask more questions and will also have the option to puchase a plan if they choose to. That way there would be no confusion to the consumer if it is a sales presentation. By saying their not obligated to purchase anything might make them think that they are not trying to sell anything,or there is nothing to purchase, but by saying you can purchase if you choose to lets them know that there is something to be purchased, and it is optional. It is all in the way that it is said.

Comment on Is a Positive Message Misleading? by Becca

Becca — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:44:41 +0000

Here is the problem with what you are suggesting Allison. If the marketer told them a 45 minute presentation, then question and answer, the general consensus from the client would be, “I only have the be there for 45 minutes”. The problem comes in when the presentation takes longer than 45 minutes. For example, the podium presentation for Sundance University ended up being an hour and 15 minutes because the people in the group asked a lot of questions. What if the group they are in asks a lot of questions? What if the podium starts late because the wave has a lot of people to sign in and seat, (this happens in King of Prussia a lot)? By saying 60 minutes we cover all contingencies, and also provide time for the client to sit with a sales rep and discuss what they’ve seen. Remember, most of these people are planning their babysitters, and squeezing this in between other activities and commitments. When juggling schedules there is a big difference between 45 minutes and an hour.

Comment on Cruise Requirements by Alison Bednarczyk

Alison Bednarczyk — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:37:38 +0000

Since passports don’t expire for 10 years why not get one so that you don’t have to worry about it. That way when you take a vacation you can check that off your list of things you need to do right from the beginning.