Beating the Recession at Planet Inn

We at Planet Inn recognise that a lot of people out there are finding things tough at the moment!

As a result of the ‘Global Financial Crisis’, tourism has been hit hard and people who may have intended to travel have held off because of cut-backs and job losses in other countries.

Those who have still come to Australia seem to not have as much cash available to spend and are seeking work sooner than in previous years.

So how are we at Planet Inn Backpackers responding to this ‘global crisis’ to help our customers?

We have held off the price increases that we normally apply at this time of year, which is usually our peak season.

Instead we are offering prospective and current guests “Recession Buster” Prices – Dorm Rates that would normally be around $27 to $28 per night are available for just $20 per night, with a week-in-advance rate of a crazy $130 ($18.57 per night).

In addition to this we have been making steady improvements and refurbishements to our premises to make things more comfortable and more convenient for our customers.

From Monday 23rd November, we will be offering a ‘Complimentary Breakfast’ between 7am and 9am.

In response to customer requests, we can now offer our guests free WIFI (wireless internet connection) for your laptops.

Our bar prices include customer-friendly “Happy Hours” in accordance with the local regulations.

We offer a free pick up service from Airports, Bus and Train Stations (min 2 ‘guest nights’ stay – ie one person for two nights or two people for one night).

We have found that a lot of travellers on Working Holiday Visas are asking us for work as soon as they arrive in Perth.

So we have responded by reactivating the Planet Inn Job Club. Anyone who stays with us can register at no cost for assistance in finding work.

Of course we cannot guarantee you a job, but we have helped thousands of backpackers to successfully find work.

The recent trend has been that more and more employers are starting to call us looking for staff and on some occasions we have had more jobs than people available to work.

We have set aside a couple of dorms as ‘Workers Dorms’, so that those people who are up early for work can have a bit of space from those of you who are just on holiday and in ‘party mode’.

Our ‘Promotional Planner’ offers discounted food, drinks and nightclub deals to keep more money in your pocket.

If you really want to save money, we recommend that you look at a Club Red Membership, which will give you discounts on all kinds of products and services from meals and entertainment to transport and tours.

“Throughout the whole recessionary period, we have always maintained a commitment to providing friendly, heplful service and creating a fantastic atmosphere.

It really is like being in a ‘home away from home’ – a place where you will make friends for life and feel like you are part of an international family.”

Try us out – make a booking – we look forward to welcoming you.

…my home away from home.

I would just like to thank you for your constant support and friendship setting me up in australia. I loved my time in Perth and i will forever remember the planet inn as my home away from home. Missing everyone back west and please keep in touch.

Jason Le Signe

from Jersey, Channel Islands

2008 to 2009 (!) with trips away!