Category:Fixed Prices: Difference between revisions
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=Summary= | |||
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Fixed prices have a start and end date so they apply to a range of dates. Fixed Prices contain many rules about the conditions which must apply to make them available. | |||
[[:category:Daily_Prices|Daily Prices]] are easier to manage if you have seasonal prices, many price options or want to use dynamic prices. | |||
Tip: Click on "Price Check" at to the top to see which prices and rules apply for specific dates/selections and why a certain price or rule was applied or not applied. | |||
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=Functionality= | |||
*When multiple Fixed Prices exist for a given date the system default will calculate and offer the lowest price that matches your criteria. | *When multiple Fixed Prices exist for a given date the system default will calculate and offer the lowest price that matches your criteria. | ||
*You can override this setting in the Fixed Pricesby changing "'''Strategy'''" to "Do not allow lower prices or shorter stays" | *You can override this setting in the Fixed Pricesby changing "'''Strategy'''" to "Do not allow lower prices or shorter stays" | ||
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The ''PRICE CHECKER'' lets you see which price applies to a certain booking situation. | The ''PRICE CHECKER'' lets you see which price applies to a certain booking situation. | ||
=Create a Fixed | =Limitations= | ||
If linked prices are used for channel management only the price for room for which the price was set up will instantly update to the channels. All linked rooms will update with the next routine update but you have the option to push them manually if you require an instant update. | |||
=Create a Fixed Price= | |||
Go to PRICES > FIXED PRICES and lick on the button ''Add Fixed Price'' (there is a limit of 100 Fixed Prices per room type, if you need more than this, daily prices may be a better way to define your prices) | Go to PRICES > FIXED PRICES and lick on the button ''Add Fixed Price'' (there is a limit of 100 Fixed Prices per room type, if you need more than this, daily prices may be a better way to define your prices) | ||
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*'''Extra Person''' - This price will be added per extra person to single or double prices when more people are staying. | *'''Extra Person''' - This price will be added per extra person to single or double prices when more people are staying. | ||
For example if you allow 3 people to stay, the price will be the double | For example if you allow 3 people to stay, the price will be the double price plus the extra person price. If you only have a single price and no double, the price for 3 people will be the single price plus two extra person prices. If you also have a room price the system will determine the cheapest combination and offer that. | ||
The price will only be offered if the box is checked. | The price will only be offered if the box is checked. | ||
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Note: Prices for "Extra person" and "Extra Child" do not send to channels. | Note: Prices for "Extra person" and "Extra Child" do not send to channels. | ||
*'''First Night''' the | *'''First Night''' the price is valid | ||
*'''Last Night''' the | *'''Last Night''' the price is valid | ||
*'''Slice by Date''' - this divides the price into individual prices with a different start date and end date | *'''Slice by Date''' - this divides the price into individual prices with a different start date and end date | ||
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*'''Strategy''' - Set whether you allow the price to be undercut with a lower price. | *'''Strategy''' - Set whether you allow the price to be undercut with a lower price. | ||
**Default (Allow lower prices) - this will always apply the lowest price for the guests selection | **Default (Allow lower prices) - this will always apply the lowest price for the guests selection | ||
**Do not allow lower prices or minimum stays- lower prices or shorter stays (if this prices minimum stay is greater than one) will not be allowed (Note for channel management: if you use multiple | **Do not allow lower prices or minimum stays- lower prices or shorter stays (if this prices minimum stay is greater than one) will not be allowed (Note for channel management: if you use multiple fixed prices this blocks only this rate code) | ||
**Do not allow any other prices - all other prices will be overridden (Note for channel management: if you use multiple | **Do not allow any other prices - all other prices will be overridden (Note for channel management: if you use multiple fixed prices this blocks all other fixed prices) | ||
*'''Minimum Stay''' - this sets the minimum number of nights that must be stayed for this price to apply. | *'''Minimum Stay''' - this sets the minimum number of nights that must be stayed for this price to apply. | ||