Overview
Rate plans are different ways to sell your rooms. You can set unique rules for each plan, like lead time, dynamic discounts or package deals.
Getting started
Go to My apps > Direct Booking > Setup > Rooms & Rates > Rate Plans
Click Create and fill in the details for your rate plan, including:
Name
Rate code
Description
Minimum and maximum stay requirements
Restrict rate to mobile devices
Lead time
Lead time discounts (Early Bird or Last Minute)
Dynamic discounts (Stay Pay Deal, Package Deal, or Length-of-Stay Discount)
Sell and stay dates
Link a rate plan to a room rate
Don't forget to link your rate plan to the relevant room rates.
Go to Setup > Rooms & Rates
Click on the room rate you want to link
On the Rate Linking tab select the rate plan from the drop-down list
Click Save
Note:
Each room rate can only be associated with a single rate plan
A room type cannot have multiple room rates linked to the same rate plan
When you unlink or delete a rate plan, most of the rules from the linked rate plan will be lost in the associated room rates. However, MinStay and MaxStay remain and need manual removal using the bulk update option.
Discount options
Early Bird: encourage bookings in advance with discounted rates
Last Minute: fill empty rooms with attractive last-minute deals
Stay Pay Deal: offer discounts for longer stays (e.g., stay 3 nights, pay for 2)
Package Deal: bundle room rates with extra services for a complete package
Dynamic Length-of-Stay Discount: reward longer stays with increasing discounts.
Managing package deals
Control package deal prices and availability in the Inventory grid
Look for the suitcase icon to easily identify them
Update details like availability, rate, included nights, and maximum stay.
Note:
A room rate can only belong to one rate plan
Unlinking a rate plan might remove some rules from associated room rates
Customise alert messages for Early Bird rates to attract bookings