A package can have multiple validity dates assigned to a package. Within this module a property can:

0. Set bookable dates/the period which this package is available (All year round, Special event dates etc etc).

0. Minimum stay restrictions, for a specific period (Special event dates, high demand dates).

0. Set rate calculation (Multiplier/Surcharge), for a specific time frame (Event dates/Public holidays).

0. Ability to set a different Extra guest charge for special event dates.

0. Assign Cancellation policy based on date range.
   

Where do I find this?

Booking Engine>BE Packages>Edit Package>Edit Validity. Once selected, you will see the following screen which will enable you to set required details.

Validity Period setup options

Validity dates: If the package does not have an “End date” this field will remain blank. This would apply to Best Available/Daily Packages.

Minimum Length of Stay: Ability to set Minimum night stay restrictions. This will be applicable to this package for selected validity dates. If no minimum night restrictions, minimum nights should be set to 1 (default is 1).

Maximum Length of Stay: Ability to set Maximum number of nights that can be booked. By default, this will be 99 – which can be updated as required.

Valid Days: Option to select “Days” package is available/bookable. By default, all days are selected, which can be updated as required.

Base Room Multiplier/Surcharge: Rate mark up/down, that will apply to selected validity period. This is calculated from/additional to rate calculation set in package setup (first level rate calculation).

Extra Adult/Child: Extra guest charge that will apply to selected dates. This will calculate from extra guest charges set in package setup (first level).

Cancellation Policy: Ability to set cancellation policy for selected dates. By default, if Cancellation policy is not selected for validity dates – policy entered in package setup will apply. Policy is based on selected Check in date.