OhCanada wrote:
I have spectated/volunteered at IMMT the first 2 years, did the 70.3 last year and the full this year, staying in the village each time. I would say prices for hotels have been relatively stable. I don't think it will ever turn into a gouge fest as they won't want to punch the gift horse in the mouth. I'm assuming the resort is contracted to keep prices reasonable. The IMMT events are also used to promote local tourism and have people return. I doubt they want to leave a bad impression. I know a condo owner and he said they aren't even allowed to use their condo during 70.3 and 140.6 weekends to ensure there is enough vacancy to make race weekend successfulI have been to every IMMT....
1. I would disagree and say the prices have not been stable. Over the 3 years we have seen our room increase from 175 to 300$ a night. I would be extremely surprised if the ' resort is contracted to keep prices reasonable' . I have never heard of that business practice. Rather is it not a simple supply-demand?. The hotel we prefer is 50m from transition and not surprisingly many others prefer it too....hence the rise in room rates. And i dont see this changing. You are correct that it wont likely turn into a gouge fest ala Placid but that has more to do with MT having soo many more rooms available in and around the resort .
2. And re : not wanting to leave a bad impression. One thing we have seen from the quick sellouts at Lake Placid ... its almost impossible to 'leave a bad impression' with Ironman triathletes who have lots of DI. They will pay almost anything and they will keep coming back for more IF you give them that 'superstar treatment ' ::))
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