How to Use the Simple Updates Calendar for updating purposes

Channel Manager

This module covers checking the current status of rates, availability, and restrictions using the Simple Updates Calendar screen in the HotelRunner panel. Users can monitor updates made, channel-specific transmissions, and restrictions via this screen. Thus, all updates entered into the calendar can be viewed.

Step-by-Step Control Guide / Checking Entered Rates, Availability, and Restrictions

Access the Simple Updates Screen

  1. Click on Calendar > Simple Updates in the HotelRunner panel.

Configure the View

  1. Select the Room Type, Rate Type, and Channels you wish to check.
  2. Review the rate, availability, restriction, and reservation information on the calendar screen.
  3. Change the filters on the left side of the screen to check different combinations.
  4. Set the calendar view to weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.

Advanced Viewing Options

  1. Use the “Go to Date” function to jump to a specific date.
  2. Check the “Show Restrictions” box on the top right to display restrictions.

Symbols Used in the Control Screen

  • [🏠] House icon: Availability status (number of blocks)
  • [🗓R◯] Calendar icon: Number of reservations made
  • [🔴] Red dot: Stop sell date (Display of dates closed for sale)
  • [🟥] Red stripe: No availability on the relevant date (Display of dates with zero availability)
  • [🌌] Crescent icon: Minimum/maximum stay restrictions (Check of Minimum Stay Restriction)
  • [↔R◯] Right-left arrow: Close to arrival/departure (CTA/CTD) (Display of dates closed for arrival and departure)

🔔 Note: The above restrictions are only visible when the “Show Restrictions” feature is active.

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