<h1><a href="http://www.usmilehotels.com/1en-user-registration.php">Pros and Cons of Promo Codes</a></h1>

Promo codes ensure savings. The codes are available for a spectrum of goods and services, including flights, hotels, restaurants and travel packages. That is why we love and look for the codes. However, the codes also have limitations. Read on to learn about pros and cons of these codes.

Pros

1. The codes are easy to use. For instance, most of the hotel websites’ booking page features a text box for hotel promo codes. Customers can just paste the code into the box to avail discount. The codes can be copied from the hotel websites, discount code aggregators’ sites and other associated sites. Customers can subscribe to free online newsletters of the sites to receive the latest promo codes.

2. The codes are easily available as launching promo codes is an ongoing process. Hoteliers, for example, spend thousands of dollars on the codes every year to stimulate sales.

3. Some times promo codes even bring down sales taxes.

4. By using different promo codes for various elements of a travel package, you can save huge money. Some times, you can even club promo codes of one company to get more discounts.

5. Hotel promo codes are complimentary.

6. With promo codes, you can buy more in less.

7. The codes are useful for both customers and companies. The codes reduce cost of purchasing a product / service. Promo codes generate interest in company’s products and increase sales.

Cons

1. Generally, promo codes have an expiry date.

2. All promo codes have strict terms and conditions. For instance, most of the companies offer hotel promo codes on the following terms and conditions:

• Stay for a minimum number of nights


• A minimum number of guests is required to use the code.


• Promotional facilities are subject to availability.


• Blackout dates may apply.


• Bookings done with the codes are usually non-transferable, non-cancelable, non-changeable and non-refundable.


• Promo code schemes cannot be clubbed with other offers.


• Booking in advance is the perquisite in many cases.


• Full prepayment is necessary at the time of reservation.


• Several codes are valid for online bookings only.


• Rates are based on single / double occupancy.


• Promo codes may not be valid for all types of rooms and all properties of the hotel chain.

3. Some times hotel rooms sold at the discounted prices do not live up to the expectations of customers, causing disappointment.