I know what you mean, I usually feel the same way about making the first contact and don't do it. But I think its different for a tour, because you're not in the area usually and they have a limited time to see you.

I go to Scotland sometimes and I have 2 guys who both want me to contact them when I am in the area, both of them asked me to do this before I'd met them. They both want to see me, but dont want to check online every day to see if I'm there (lazy).
I assume that they are single, other wise why would it be ok for me to make the first contact? having said that, when I do text them it's just a simple one saying 'Hi, I'm in town this week' No name or initial and no kiss. Also had it with a guy in Liverpool. He wasn't around when I was and rang me asking if I could contact him when I'm next in town.

I get asked a lot... and I don't have a system to really keep notes on who wants to be contacted.

It is either that or keep a spreadsheet!

Actually, there are some apps that will make "mailing lists" for texts. Like, you can make a list of contacts under "Birmingham tour" and then send out a text to everyone on that list when you're going to Birmingham. I played around with it - but the one I downloaded was sort of crude and awkward and even remembering to put people on it was a ball-ache so that fizzled.

Frankly, for me, the problem is "out of sight, out of mind." Once the client is gone I don't give them any more thought.

I like that foxy, thanks. A 'High, I'm in town this week,' is perfect and then the ball is in their court.

I just didn't want it to seem like I was desperate but yes, it is different touring and I never thought of it like that 

I've done it loads of times, mainly for regulars. If they want to be contacted I don't see what the problem is. I often find their interest has waned after a couple of weeks, but about one in four seem to like it. The sort of message that goes hi I'm in town, is all you need. Don't chase them for a booking, that does look desperate. To get them thinking about you is all it usually takes.

I got asked that alot by single clients. They are too lazy to keep checking our profiles. Good old fashioned note book & pen or telephone a-z book helps. I used to keep notes on each client by name so I could remember their likes etc. Kind of amusing to go back over the notes too after a year or so. Little black book 

Yes, I've got text when in Glasgow, Text when in Liverpool etc.

Spread sheets, maybe if i was slightly more computer literate lol.