Overview: Same-Day Reservation Blocking
The CloseOut Hourly Release feature allows properties to block same-day reservations after a specific hour. This tool is designed for hotels and properties without 24-hour reception services to prevent new bookings from arriving after staff have finished their shifts.
Functionality and Logic
- Automated Room Closure: At the defined release hour, all available rooms for the property automatically close for the remainder of the current day.
- Daily Granularity: Release hours are configurable for each calendar day individually.
- Example Case:
- January 1st: Set to 6:00 PM (Property blocks all new same-day bookings at 18:00).
- January 2nd: Set to 11:00 AM (Property blocks all new same-day bookings at 11:00).
Timezone and Synchronization Rules
Configuration values are based on Roman Standard Time (UTC+01:00), covering regions such as Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, and Paris.
- Calculation: Values indicate the specific time before midnight (Roman Standard Time) when the system will execute the automatic closure.
Scope: The closure applies to all room types within the property inventory simultaneously.
Management Methods
Users can manage hourly release times via two primary methods:
- Individual Entry: Enter specific release hours directly into single-day cells within the calendar view.
Mass Update: Utilize the "Mass Update" tool located beneath the main calendar to apply release hours to a selected range of dates in bulk.
Key Terms Summary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CloseOut | The process of automatically blocking inventory for new reservations. |
| Hourly Release | A time-based trigger that stops same-day bookings at a specific hour. |
| Roman Standard Time | The reference timezone (UTC+01:00) used for all release calculations. |
| Mass Update | A functionality to apply settings across multiple dates simultaneously. |