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*At the room level {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP set the '''lowest''' allowed value of minimum stay at any time. (can never be reduced with other settings)  
*At the room level {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP set the '''lowest''' allowed value of minimum stay at any time. (can never be reduced with other settings)  
*At the offer level {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > OFFERS  
*At the offer level {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > OFFERS  
*Each Daily Price can have it's own value.
*Each Price (Daily Price and Fixed Price) can have it's own value. PRICES > DAILY PRICE RULES or FIXED PRICES
*Each Fixed Price can have it's own value.
 
*Minimum stays can be '''increased''' in the CALENDAR. This minimum stay value cannot be lower than that set for the room for an offer, a Daily Price or a Fixed Price.
*Minimum stays can be '''increased''' in the CALENDAR. This minimum stay value cannot be lower than that set for the room for an offer, a Daily Price or a Fixed Price.
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<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span>  You can use a [[Sell_Remaining_Single_Nights|Gap Filler]] to sell remaining nights.
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span>  You can use a [[Sell_Remaining_Single_Nights|Gap Filler]] to sell remaining nights.


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'''Maximum Stay'''
'''Maximum Stay'''
*At the room level ({{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP) set the highest allowed value of maximum stay at any time.
*At the room level ({{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP) set the highest allowed value of maximum stay at any time.
*Each Daily Price can have it's own value.
*Each Price (Daily Price and Fixed Price) can have it's own value. PRICES > DAILY PRICE RULES or FIXED PRICES
*Each Fixed Price can have it's own value.
*Maximum stays can be '''reduced''' in the CALENDAR. This maximum stay value cannot be higher than that set for the room a Daily Price or a Fixed Price.
*Maximum stays can be overridden in the CALENDAR. This maximum stay value cannot be higher than that set for the room a Daily Price or a Fixed Price.




The '''restriction strategy''' which you can set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP sets how the Fixed Prices minimum and maximum stay settings are applied. In most cases the appropriate setting is "Stay Through".
The '''restriction strategy''' which you can set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP sets how the Prices minimum and maximum stay settings are applied. In most cases the appropriate setting is "Stay Through".


*When set to "Stay Through", this prices minimum and maximum stay restrictions must be satisfied for each day of the stay where this price applies. The value of all booked days applies.
*When set to "Stay Through", the prices minimum and maximum stay restrictions must be satisfied for each day of the stay where this price applies. The value of all booked days applies.
*When set to "Arrival", this prices minimum and maximum stay restrictions must only be satisfied for the arrival date of the booking. Only the value of the check-in day applies to the booking.
*When set to "Arrival", the prices minimum and maximum stay restrictions must only be satisfied for the arrival date of the booking. Only the value of the check-in day applies to the booking.


== Change Minimum Stay on individual dates==
== Change Minimum Stay on individual dates==
In the CALENDAR go to the date you want to change the minimum stay for. Click in the field "Min Stay". In the pop up enter the number of nights you want to override your prices with. If the change applies to a range of date also set the end date.
In the CALENDAR go to the date you want to change the minimum stay for. Click in the field "Min Stay". In the pop up enter the number of nights you want to '''increase''' your prices with. If the change applies to a range of date also set the end date.


<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> If you normally require a minimum stay but allow shorter stays when you have gaps you can create a special [[Rates:_Sell_Remaining_Single_Nights|Gap Filler]]
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> If you normally require a minimum stay but allow shorter stays when you have gaps you can create a special [[Rates:_Sell_Remaining_Single_Nights|Gap Filler]]


=Examples=
=Examples=
== Guest who stay only one night pay a higher price than guests who stay two or more nights ==
== Guest who stay only one night pay a higher price than guests who stay three or more nights ==
'''Solution 1 multiple daily prices:'''
 
'''Solution 1 : Multiple Daily Prices '''
 
Daily price 1
*Minimum Stay =1
*Maximum Stay =2
 
Daily price 2
*Minimum Stay= 3
*Maximum Stay=999


Daily Price 1:
Ensure the Minimum Stay/Maximum Stay do not overlap, as you will not see the result you expect.
*Minimum stay = 1 night


Daily price 2:
'''Solution 2 : Multiple Fixed Prices '''
*Minimum stay = 2 nights.


'''Solution 2 multiple Fixed Prices:'''
Fixed Price 1
*Minimum Stay =1
*Maximum Stay =2


Fixed Price 1:
Fixed Price 2
*Minimum stay = 1 night
*Minimum Stay= 3
*Maximum Stay=999


Fixed Price 2:
Ensure the Minimum Stay/Maximum Stay do not overlap, as you will not see the result you expect.  
*Minimum stay = 2 nights.  


<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> You can create as many prices as you need to reflect your pricing strategy.  
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  <span style="font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> You can create as many prices as you need to reflect your pricing strategy.  
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*Minimum stay = 1 night  
*Minimum stay = 1 night  
*Allowed = deselected for the Friday.
*Allowed = deselected for the Friday.
Make sure the check-in and check-out tick boxes are enabled on all days otherwise this rprice will not be allowed for a booking that arrives or departs on a weekend but also includes weekdays.  
Make sure the check-in and check-out tick boxes are enabled on all days otherwise this price will not be allowed for a booking that arrives or departs on a weekend but also includes weekdays.  


Fixed Price 2:
Fixed Price 2:
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'''Solution 2 multiple Fixed Prices:'''
'''Solution 2 multiple Fixed Prices:'''


By creating two rFixed Prices you can specify a different minimum stay based on the day of the check-in.
By creating two Fixed Prices you can specify a different minimum stay based on the day of the check-in.
This example shows how to make a 2 night minimum for Friday arrivals while a 1 night minimum applies to arrivals on every other day.
This example shows how to make a 2 night minimum for Friday arrivals while a 1 night minimum applies to arrivals on every other day.


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*set the "Minimum Stay" for each daily price
*set the "Minimum Stay" for each daily price


2. When you now o to the CALENDAR you will see a row for each daily price where you can enter the price.
2. When you now go to the CALENDAR you will see a row for each daily price where you can enter the price.


= Send Minimum Stays to Channels =
= Send Minimum Stays to Channels =
We can send minimum stays to channels which support this. You can find information on if/how an OTA support prices for different length of stay in this  [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|overview]] and refer to the help page of the channels you are using for specific information.
We can send minimum stays to channels which support this. You can find information on if/how an OTA support prices for different length of stay in this  [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|overview]] and refer to the help page of the channels you are using for specific information.
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