Setting/propertiesconfirmtypeexcep

The exceptional period is a period you can define to use a special booking style or blackout period. It includes all dates between the first and last night. This may be used to easily blackout a date range. Another example would be to only accept On Request bookings during the exceptional period while still accepting Automatic bookings at other times.

You have a choice on "Booking Types" which define how guests can book and if a security is required:

• Auto confirmed - confirmed without security: Bookings from your website are automatically confirmed without security.
• Confirmed with deposit collection - via payment gateway: Guests can make a confirmed booking when they complete a payment through one of the integrated payment gateways. To use this function you need an account with the payment gateway and connect it in SETTINGS->PAYMENTS FROM GUESTS->PAYMENT GATEWAYS.
• Confirmed with credit card - card details are collected: Guests can only book if they leave their credit card details. Credit card details are securely collected but the card is not automatically charged.
• Request - manual confirmation required: Guests can only request to book. You confirm or decline each booking manually.
• Blackout period - closed for bookings: If you want to close your property and not accept new bookings for a certain period (for example if you are closed for the season) you can set a blackout.