Possible Debate - Room Discounts for different occupations

[Hillbeans]

Ok, on the resorts thread, I saw a posting asking if EMT's and other emergency workers are entitled to a discounted room at WDW. I know there are some occupations (teachers, nurses, etc) that get a "discount" at some hotels.

First, why is this? I just wondered why certain occupations get discounts while others who also work noble professions are not offered such discounts. How come Doctors don't get the discounts but nurses and firefighters do? Are daycare workers excluded? Why?

I'm not trying to start a fight, i'm really just curious.

 

[Mermaid02]

I think you have a valid point- my husband is an electrician for a major electrical utility.... he risks his life every day.... but it's "their" hotel, they can give discounts to whomever they want!

 

[tmq2766]

I have often wondered the same thing..... I can understand the military discount but the others I just don't agree with.

 

[DawnCt1]

I think part of the reason is to target a certain group for marketing purposes. Perhaps they feel that if they offer a discount to nurses, teachers, or olive pitters for that matter, they have enticed a particular group to go to their hotel who may not have gone otherwise.

 

[Hillbeans]

Originally posted by DawnCt1
I think part of the reason is to target a certain group for marketing purposes. Perhaps they feel that if they offer a discount to nurses, teachers, or olive pitters for that matter, they have enticed a particular group to go to their hotel who may not have gone otherwise.

Good point DawnCT!