Do tour operators offer last-minute vacation deals for two-week packages?
Many of our friends have gotten great deals when they have booked at the last minute, but it was only for one week. ANSWER: Tour operators wish they could avoid last-minute deals completely, but the last two years have been tough for them. Last year it was the economy while the year before it was increased competition, with new suppliers like Sunwing Vacations entering the field. When any flight is dramatically undersold, suppliers will go to the market with what are known as last-minute deals. However, with new computerized yield-management systems, the best deals may not always be last-minute. Tour operators know where they should be in sales at any given period. If they feel they are undersold, it’s not uncommon to see a one- or two-week sale advertised in order to get their loads back to their expected levels. Sometimes, even with their best efforts, they are dumping seats in the last couple of weeks. Your challenge in finding a low-priced two-week holiday is made more difficult as
