Jan Higgins wrote:I can see nothing wrong with the idea as long as it is only £1, such a small amount would hardly deter any visitor.
Yes it will. Just the same as people drive mile to find a free parking space psychologically we humans will do ridiculous things to 'save a few bob' even if it costs us a small fortune to do so. The 'stickier' the transaction the less likely people are to undertake it.
It's as stupid as our (sic) Charlie's idea to charge all visitors £10 for a visa waiver to spend on the Border Force. If the Dover offer (dread word) is unable to get an extra £1 out of visitors by selling them something extra or providing a service which they want, sort out the bloody 'offer'.
e.g. The breakfast on Deal pier is now £9.50 so I spent £12 on breakfast and coffee yesterday. The place was packed to the rafters all day and so far for the first week figures have been 50% above business plan projections.
Q. SURELY it would be a good idea to charge everyone £1 to go on the pier?
A. Don't be so bloody stupid.