RMSWeb allows multiple tariff periods. It is possible to have different periods applying to various Tariffs at your property.
It is suggested that all tariffs have a start and end date, representing the duration the current tariffs apply, usually for a year. Once a tariff year has been established, shorter seasons may be added, reflecting high tariff times or indeed low tariff applicability.
The above diagram demonstrates that three tariffs may apply for the period June 1 – July 31.
RMSWeb will search for a look up table which provides for the chosen tariff type in the selected category for those dates.
The tariff for the shortest period will be applied to that reservation, recognizing that the High Season Tariff is different to the Mid Season Tariff which is different to the Low Season Tariff. Your preferred Tariff will be that with the shorter duration as it is that Tariff which reflects the Tariff you wish to charge for those particular dates.
Shorter duration tariffs are usually higher, reflecting times of increased demand but you could also specify a short period for a reduced Tariff to apply, For Example: depth of low season.
The system will calculate the correct Tariff, based on the Dates (Period) and Tariff Type. If a reservation crosses Periods, RMSWeb will apply the correct Tariff for each day.
The default entry is All Year Round which may be used, however it should be understood that any change to Tariff Tables when All Year Round is used will cause a change to all existing reservations, as well as for new reservations. For that reason, actual start and finish dates are preferred.
If a booking extends beyond the dates for the Tariff RMSWeb will not be able to calculate any Tariff.
From any screen within RMSWeb
Click once on Setup on the Navigation bar
Choose Per Night Tariffs (Lookup) from the list
Choose Tariff Periods from the sub list
Click once on Add
The below screen will appear;
1. Enter the relevant From and To Dates
This will represent the start and end date for this new period.
2. Enter a Description for the Period
Each description must be unique, enter a description that best describes the period For Example: Easter Weekend, Christmas 09.
3. You may enter a Minimum Reservation Period
This field is optional, it may be used in the case where over the Easter Weekend period you wish to set a minimum stay period of 2 nights.
4. Click once on Save/Next to enter further periods then Save/Exit when complete.
You have now completed your Tariff Period setup, please click HERE to move onto your Tariff Table setup.