Eclipse Reservations
Apr 4, 2024 08:45:59 #
This is awful, but not unusual. A travel agent made a couple of hundred reservations at a hotel in Buffalo, NY for the solar eclipse - two years ago. When the hotel recently realized that the reservations were for an eclipse, he canceled the reservations and the contract. Fortunately, the travel agent was able to find accommodations, but at a higher price.
Canceling contracts to make more money is not uncommon. There is always the chance that a lawsuit will result, but that involves a lot of time and money. In this case, I hope the travel agent sues the hotel and wins big. Depending on how much more the hotel charges and how large the award from the court is, the hotel could still come out ahead. Be aware that just because you have a contract, you are not necessarily protected. "Go ahead. Sue me!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZUTZnBfyQ
Canceling contracts to make more money is not uncommon. There is always the chance that a lawsuit will result, but that involves a lot of time and money. In this case, I hope the travel agent sues the hotel and wins big. Depending on how much more the hotel charges and how large the award from the court is, the hotel could still come out ahead. Be aware that just because you have a contract, you are not necessarily protected. "Go ahead. Sue me!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZUTZnBfyQ
Apr 4, 2024 08:51:29 #
Apr 4, 2024 08:56:47 #
Longshadow wrote:
Wow.
Exactly! Anyone can cancel a contract and take the chance that the person won't sue.
Apr 4, 2024 08:57:48 #
Ww had paid reservations for a hotel in 1982 for the Knoxville TN World's Fair. We got there to find an empty lot--no hotel--just dirt and no structure. Goodbye money.
Apr 4, 2024 09:02:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is awful, but not unusual. A travel agent ma... (show quote)
In 2008 I was working in the Racine Wi area and the company had a Block of rooms under contract for 90 days, starting in June, in July they tried to raise the price per room to $700 a day for Bike Week , The legal battle lasted all of 30 mins. on the Phone!! the contract price held!!!
Apr 4, 2024 09:02:31 #
kvanhook wrote:
Ww had paid reservations for a hotel in 1982 for the Knoxville TN World's Fair. We got there to find an empty lot--no hotel--just dirt and no structure. Goodbye money.
Dang!
Apr 4, 2024 09:07:29 #
kvanhook wrote:
Ww had paid reservations for a hotel in 1982 for the Knoxville TN World's Fair. We got there to find an empty lot--no hotel--just dirt and no structure. Goodbye money.
Years ago, I had luncheon reservations at a restaurant for a group. When I called to confirm, I learned that they had gone out of business. Luckily, I found another restaurant.
Apr 4, 2024 11:05:07 #
Last May I started looking into reservations (many hotels had told us they did not take reservations more than a year out). By last May many hotels/motels in TX were already asking $1000 and up per night. We got one near Wako for $150/ night which could be cancelled up to 24 before, and was. We are now going to Ohio and hoping. The weather was always a big issue for this eclipse everywhere in the US because weather is potentially bad just about everywhere. Mazalan Mexico on the west coast was the best pick, but then getting gear there is an issue if you want to use more than a camera or two. I am talking about the path of totality here.
Good luck to all;
Good luck to all;
Apr 4, 2024 13:16:05 #
I look forward to all you eclipse snappers who will be posting pictures here.
Apr 5, 2024 01:03:01 #
Back in 1988 we signed a contract with a realtor to purchase one of his listings and to sell our home as well, with the contingency that we would take ownership of the new home after he sold our existing home. Well, he sold the home we wanted to buy, so I took down his "For Sale" sign that was on our property, then went to his office and tore up our contract. He said he was going to sue, which I found laughable in that he was the one that broke the contract and that's exactly what I told him, "So, sue me!"
I went to another realtor, listed my property with them as well as a contract to build a new home for us. Never did hear from the original realtor.
I went to another realtor, listed my property with them as well as a contract to build a new home for us. Never did hear from the original realtor.
Apr 5, 2024 07:34:16 #
Rolk wrote:
Back in 1988 we signed a contract with a realtor t... (show quote)
Well, it all comes down to money, doesn't it.
Apr 5, 2024 09:52:26 #
My cousin lives in Indiana. She told me there's a big do in the park for the eclipse, and they're charging $50 to park!!!!! It's normally free.
Apr 5, 2024 12:19:50 #
AzPicLady wrote:
... and they're charging $50 to park!!!!! It's normally free.
Surprise! Surprise!
Apr 5, 2024 17:53:15 #
I have to wonder if any (politicians) or higher dignitaries, would have gotten a cancelation before the dates requested?
I do believe that there is small print at the bottom of (a contract) to a hotel or motel.
They don't have to give a reason, but usually, it's because of labor problems or unforeseen problems.
at the Inn or Hotel. (i.e. the river overflowed and is running thru the hotel lobby.)
I do believe that there is small print at the bottom of (a contract) to a hotel or motel.
They don't have to give a reason, but usually, it's because of labor problems or unforeseen problems.
at the Inn or Hotel. (i.e. the river overflowed and is running thru the hotel lobby.)
Apr 6, 2024 06:32:10 #
JBuckley wrote:
I have to wonder if any (politicians) or higher dignitaries, would have gotten a cancelation before the dates requested?
I do believe that there is small print at the bottom of (a contract) to a hotel or motel.
They don't have to give a reason, but usually, it's because of labor problems or unforeseen problems.
at the Inn or Hotel. (i.e. the river overflowed and is running thru the hotel lobby.)
I do believe that there is small print at the bottom of (a contract) to a hotel or motel.
They don't have to give a reason, but usually, it's because of labor problems or unforeseen problems.
at the Inn or Hotel. (i.e. the river overflowed and is running thru the hotel lobby.)
No, you don't have to wonder. The rich and those other people you mentioned have a completely different set of rules. It called "Do whatever you want."
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