Farewell gifts: why they change everything
Why you should now give your guests a farewell gift!
Forget gifts on arrival: give your guests a gift when they leave instead. Thanks to it, they will head home happy. Let's look together at what you can give as a farewell gift.
Why a farewell gift?
In holiday rentals, we are far more used to receiving a gift on arrival than on departure. And that is exactly where the appeal lies! You will create a surprise, and as a result your guest will remember you for a long time.
The farewell gift lets your guests end their stay on a positive note. Yes, they are leaving, the holiday is over, but they have a gift! So they go home with a smile.
A few gift ideas
To make sure your guests leave on a positive note, you could offer:
- Abunch of flowersfrom your garden or in season
- Localjamsorfruit purées, and home-made is even better!
- Localfruit and/or vegetables
- Abookabout your region to bring back happy memories
- Asnackfor their journey home
- A personalisedpostcard
- Atea towelembroidered with your region or the name of your rental
- Anotebookstamped with your name, and so on
It is up to you, depending on your budget! Try to keep two things in mind in particular:
- Making their journey home easier(food, for example)
- Something foreveryday useat home, so they think of you
You now have everything you need to give your guests the perfect gift. And if you would rather stick with a welcome gift, here are a few original ideas!
Two types of gifts stand out for their effectiveness: those that ease the journey home and those your guests will use daily.
| Gift type | Examples | Main advantage | Impact on memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eases the journey | Snacks, fruits, vegetables, local jam | Used immediately after departure | Linked to travel comfort |
| Daily use | Embroidered tea towel, notebook, personalized postcard | Regular reminder of the stay in their home | Most lasting through repeated use |
| Low-cost surprise | Bouquet from the garden, homemade compote | Little or no cost, high emotional impact | Authenticity surpasses price |
| Personalization | Property name, engraved initials, handwritten message | Sets your gift apart, strengthens the connection | Creates a lasting personal bond |
Frequently asked questions
Does a farewell gift replace the welcome gift? Not necessarily, the two can perfectly coexist. The farewell gift simply has one advantage: nobody expects it, so it surprises. If you only keep one, keep the one that leaves the final impression.
Why give a gift on departure rather than on arrival? Because arrival is already full of small attentions and guests are used to them. On departure they expect nothing: the surprise is complete and the stay ends on a positive note. That last moment is the one they remember long afterwards.
Which farewell gifts work best? Two families hold up: whatever makes the journey home easier, such as a snack for the road, local fruit and vegetables or jam from your region, and whatever they will use daily at home, such as an embroidered tea towel or a notebook with your name on it. Flowers from the garden, a personalised postcard or a book about your region also do the job.
Do I need a big budget for this? No, and the cheaper option is often the one that lands. Flowers cut in your own garden or homemade compote cost almost nothing and leave a stronger impression than something bought. Above all, pick a gift you can keep up all season, not just in July.
How do I make guests remember my property once they are home? Go for something they will actually use at home and personalise it when you can: the name of your rental on a tea towel, your name on a notebook, a handwritten postcard. The memory comes from repeated use, not from the price. A tea towel used every week does more for you than an object left in a drawer.
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