Chapter 2

Is low season for resting, or a different game?

Mùa thấp là lúc nghỉ, hay lúc làm khác đi?

The chapter's question

How many months does my low season last, and what do I do during it?

Big idea

Low season is not waiting time; it is a separate problem that needs its own answer.

In this chapter

  1. Part 2.1

    Mapping the Season Curve

    What do my twelve months look like?

  2. Part 2.2

    Who Travels Off-Season

    Which group of guests travels in the quiet season?

  3. Part 2.3

    Closing or Staying Open

    Is opening in low season worse than closing?

  4. Part 2.4

    Work for the Quiet Months

    Maintenance, repairs, training, when do I schedule them?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of The Calendar and the Seasons is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of The Calendar and the Seasons

  1. 1.What is my booking calendar telling me?
  2. 2.Is low season for resting, or a different game?
  3. 3.Weekends fill themselves; who needs me midweek?
  4. 4.Can a cheap booking cost more than an empty room?
  5. 5.Is a lenient cancellation policy kindness, or self-harm?