How to Set Main Attributes

When you set the main rate attributes, you have the choice of creating a rate plan from a template or as a standalone rate plan.

The rate plan code and name are automatically set to be the same as the group code and name, although these are not displayed on this screen.

The stay period is automatically set to the group period you defined in the general group information. This is referred to as the core period, or the period including shoulders, if you have defined them.

If you do not select the Commissionable check box, the Commissions tab is inactive. If you select the check box, all room and service products within the rate plan can have a commission applied.

If the rate plan requires a proof presentation at check in, select the type from the Condition drop-down list.

If you select the Confidential check box, the detailed pricing is not communicated, but the global pricing is displayed.

The Tax Included check box, when selected, indicates that all taxes are included in the rate. If it is not selected, then no taxes are included.

You can include a multilingual description of the group rate plan in the Description panel. A list of the languages set in the property configuration appears with a free-flow text box where you can add text in the specific language.

When you create the rate plan from a template, you must first select the template you want to use and then set the attributes for the rates.

Note: Only the rate plan templates that have a stay period that includes the group period (core and shoulder) that you have added appear in the list.

You can override the value that has been inherited from the rate plan template for certain attributes. If the value has been inherited from the rate plan template, a check mark appears in the Inherited Value column. To override this value, select the check box in the Override Inherited Value column and change the value.

When creating a standalone rate plan, you must first select the currency for the rate pricing. This comes from the list of currencies that were set in the Configuration module. All pricing amounts are given in this currency.

You can also set a merchant rate by selecting the Merchant Rate check box. This information-only flag indicates that the rate is a net rate and does not include other charges such as commissions and mark-ups.