Package Manager - Part 1(General Section)

The first part of the package manager page controls which services (modules) are being offered with each package, the package type, various date settings, and website posting options.   These settings combine to create the booking process that the customer will experience.

The following image will act as a guide to the article.  Each option is labeled with a number, that corresponds to a detailed description in the article.  The points of reference beneath the image will take you directly to the corresponding article section.

Points of Reference:   1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6  |  7  |  8  |  9  |  10

1. Package Name
   
   

   Title of the package, that is visible to the customer throughout the booking process.

   
   
   
   

2. Package Type
   

   Labels each package as a Special, Golf Package, or  Tee Time Promotion. The different package types should be used as follows:
   
   Special*-  Services sold: accommodations and/ or additional services.
   
   Golf Package* -Services sold:  accommodations and golf, but can also include additional services.
   
   Tee Time Promotion* - Services sold:  Tee Times only.
   
   N/A - This setting should only be used with the default system package.
   
   

3. Additional Services
   
   

   If the package being created will sell additional services select the check box.

4. Calendar Dates

   
   Valid date range of the package.  Based on the date range setting, days that are not valid will appear muted in the date selection calendars.
   
   

   Start/End Days Out

   
   Create a rolling/dynamic special that is only good for a moving span of days. 
   
   

5. Display date range
   
   

   Controls package visibility on the Specials, Golf Packages, or Tee Time Promotions page. 
   
   

6. Arrival Days Allowed
   
   

   Restricts the check-in date to certain days of week.  This option can be used to create a special that is valid for customers that check-in on a Sunday.
   
   

7. Rates from
   
   

   Describes the base price of a package on the Specials, Golf Packages, or Tee Time Promotions page. This field is for descriptive purposes only and has no actual affect on pricing.
   
   

8. Post to page
   
   

   Posts the package to the Specials, Golf Packages, or Tee Times Promotions page.  A package can only be displayed on one of these pages.  You also have the ability to post to none.

9. Bookable online

   Controls the ability to book the package online.  If a package is disabled, but is still displaying on one of the package pages, the following message will be displayed:
   
   

10. Loading Text
    
    

    Custom message displayed while the booking engine is transitioning between the services to sell.
    
    

*Based on the configuration of your system some of the above options may not be available.  If you would like information about adding a service please call our support center at 843.839.1456

Continue reading about the other sections on the Package Manager page:

Part 1-General Section
Part 2-Accommodations
Part 3-Golf
Part 4-Additional Services
Part 5-Package Details