Steps Required
Have your System Administrator complete the following.
- Go to Charts > Rate Manager in RMS.
- Select 'Rates'.
- Select 'Rate Types'.
- Select 'Add'.
- Enter a Code.
- Select a Rate Structure.
- Enter a Rate Type Description.
- Enter a Rate Charge Description.
- Optional: Select a Colour.
- Optional: Select a Booking Source.
- Optional: Select a Market Segment & Sub Market Segment.
- Enter a Long Description.
- Select the checkbox 'Contracted Rate'.
- Select a Cancellation Policy.
- Select the Rate Availability.
- Optional: Enter Length of Stay Restrictions.
- Save/Exit.
- Select the Rate Type Access and choose 'Apply'.
Info
The Rate Type is the charge description or charge type that identifies a particular set of pricing.
Use the Contracted Rate option to indicate a negotiated or contracted rate with a Company or Travel Agent. These Contracted Rates will appear in bold when viewing rates on the Quick Quote screen.
Setup a Rate Period, Rate Table and Rate Lookup to make this Rate Type available for selection on a reservation or use the New Rate Wizard.
Click Here to view more information on the available Rate Type Options.
Visual Guide
Go to Charts > Rate Manager in RMS.
Select 'Rates'.
Select 'Rate Types'.
Select 'Add' to create a new Rate Type.
Enter a Code.
Select a Rate Structure.
Enter a Rate Type Description.
Enter a Rate Charge Description.
Optional: Select a Colour.
Optional: Select a Booking Source.
Optional: Select a Market Segment & Sub Market Segment.
Enter a Long Description.
Select the checkbox 'Contracted Rate'.
Select a Cancellation Policy.
Select the Rate Availability.
Optional: Enter Length of Stay Restrictions.
Select 'Save/Exit' to store the changes made.
Select the Rate Type Access and choose 'Apply'.
