What Is the Configuration Module?

Configuration settings are a key module for the entire system. All of the other system modules, such as Inventory, Rates, and Descriptive Content, depend on the configuration settings for various business rules and data elements.

The various configuration settings operate in a top-down manner, such that settings established at the chain level are used at the brand level. Similarly, settings created at the brand level are used as guidelines or default values for the property level.

This framework allows hotel groups with a high level of standardization to implement new properties more quickly while ensuring a high level of compliance with the group's standards. However, it also allows enough flexibility for properties to set up and manage their own configuration using the brand settings as a starting point.

You can modify the settings at any time, depending on your user permissions.

Table: Configuration Settings Types

Settings	Description
Brand and Properties	The brand and property settings include currencies, languages, payment types, and property guidelines and controls. See Configuring the Brand and Configuring Properties .
Room Types	Room type settings is where you create all your room types for a brand or property and decide how they are priced when used in rate calculations. See Configuring Room Types .
Services	These settings allow you to define non-room products that can be sold along with a room, such as meals, spa treatments, and valet services. See Configuring Services .