This OTA Mapping is where the Open/Close Rooms order is sent to the OTA’s. Close Rooms order will block the OTA from booking the Room Type selected. Open Order will make the room type available to the OTA. For a small property, it’s important to avoid overbookings from OTA sites during busy weekends and/or seasons. By blocking some room types during a busy weekend, the property can ensure that the OTA will not overbook and charge them Relocation fees.
Navigation:
To access the Open/Close room, go to Setup >> OTA Settings >> OTA Connectivity. In the OTA Connectivity page, click on the Open/Close Rooms button located at the top right corner.
Steps:
- Select which OTA you are closing the Room Types for.
- Select the Room Type you are Closing. If closing all of them, start with the first one in the list and repeat this process for each Room Type.
- Select the Date Range that you are Closing the Room Types for
- Check the days of the week that are included in the Date Range. If it is longer than 7 days, select “All Days”.
- Click “Save Room Type”
NOTE: There is no need to push any Rates OR Availability. The Open/Close gets communicated to the OTA’s automatically.
A line item will be added for each Room Type you Close. If you decide to Open the Room Type before the End Date of the Close order, click the Open link to the far right.
