kjw45326

While waiting to board my flight at Malaga airport recently, I was approached by an English lady and asked to complete a questionnaire.Some kind of prize draw was involved,the company logo on her t-shirt said something or other "resorts" I think,and the only stipulation was that I was resident in the UK.Does anyone know the name of the company which runs the questionnaire and/or anything about them? I don't have a complaint,I just need to get in touch with the individual concerned,and to do that I need the name of the company(which of course I wrote down and promptly lost!!)
Thanks!!

pwwm

Timeshare. at the very least sellng apartments etc, they pester everyone, at least until I say I am a Spanish resident

teuchterpete

I got rid of them by saying that I own a property in Spain but not in UK. They just walk away as they cannot take that as security!
They seen to come around pestering you every year.
Pete

Rosemary

We were stopped in Nerja years ago and could not get rid of the woman until I said that we do not have a credit card, she could not leave us fast enough.

Rosemary

Larana

I just give them a false phone number.

How do they get security access to the departure lounges in the first place? Bloody pests!

swanseajack

was this an attractive lady perchance?

jackytoo

Good point. It makes them look cred too. The next thing the OP will find they have won a holiday I just tell them to bugger off, they are scum

kjw45326

The companies are probably deserving of all the criticism they get,but the people who work for them are just trying to earn a crust like the rest of us and let's face it,there aren't many employment opportunities around these days,especially in Spain.I've encountered many such people in Departures at Malaga airport,and they've always been polite and friendly,even when I tell them I'm a Spanish resident and they realize they've nothing to gain.The lady with whom I spoke was really,really nice,and fully deserving of the carrot-cake I promised to bring her on my return....if only I could track down the company she works for! Of course she was very pretty,as indeed so many of them are,but I don't see why that should preclude her from receiving a little treat that would momentarily brighten up a life that few of us would fancy having to lead.And it really isn't any hassle for me since I fly in and out of Malaga every month anyway.
One curiosity is why would the Malaga airport authorities deny,when asked,that such workers are allowed access to the Departures area? When I fly into the airport in a couple of weeks I will endeavour to find out!
It's really just a puzzle.....and I like puzzles,especially real-life ones!! I fully understand,however,that many people don't....in which case don't read this tripe(as it must seem to some) that I post!!!

rachelk

I got stopped once, not sure if in Málaga or before flying to mälaga. They were trying to sign people up for a credit card or something and offering free chocolate bars to anyone who filled in the application there and then.

So I answered a few questions and she wrote down my answers but as soon as it became clear that I was resident in spain or had a spanish bank account or something, she told me I wasn't eligible. That wouldn't have been so bad BUT SHE REFUSED ME THE FREAKIN' CHOCOLATE AS WELL!!!. I still feel cheated.

kjw45326

I know it's little consolation,but your experience must surely mean that you sympathize with my efforts to ensure that a very nice lady isn't deprived of her favourite sweet treat!!

kjw45326

Just to put anyone in the picture who is interested,below is a copy of the latest denial:


** NOTE: Please do not modify subject line when replying **** This email was sent by Albert Perez <mailto:[email protected]> ** 04/08/2014 Good Afternoon Mr. Ward, Thank you for contacting Diamond Resorts International® and allowing us theopportunity to respond to you. My name is Albert and I am a Specialist inHospitality Management. I have been forwarded your email and asked topersonally respond to you accordingly. As we are a vacation ownership company, we have no connection with theemployees of the airport in questions. I would suggest that you contact the airport directly for assistance. At Diamond Resorts International® we are committed to providing you withVacations of a Lifetime; Affordable Luxury with Priceless Memories. Respectfully, Albert Perez | Hospitality Management Specialist | Diamond ResortsInternational® | Tel: 702.823.7014 | Fax: 702.240.2576

How curious,nobody seems to engage passengers with questionnaires at Malaga airport,yet we've all seen them!!!

MikeJ

We've had two very nice free holiday c.o. resort sharers. One to Menorca and one to Mijas Cosa. Both were excellent, good accommodation, free breakfasts, couple of local tours (optional), swimming pool etc etc. The only thing was we had to spend an afternoon being given the hard sell - but if you are resolute then it's a good deal.
Some street botherers are a bit of a pain but you can easily say no.

Rosemary

Maybe it is a case of the airport turning a blind eye and not wanting to acknowledge this to you and the company equally endeavouring to maintain that they can continue with their actions in the airport so do not want to rock the boat with an admission.

Rosemary

jackytoo

If you are keen to know contact Malaga Airport Authorities and ask them why they allow timeshare touts in a restricted area.

jimenato

I should have thought the answer to that was quite obvious.

I wonder what it's like in Gran Canaria these days? When I was last there (Puerto Rico in the '90s) it was absolutely crawling with the buggers. They were everywhere and very persistent and annoying. The Malaga ladies are nowhere near as bad.