Group Allocation (Alloc) Drop Types (Cloud)

Group Allocation (Alloc) Drop Types (Cloud)


When creating a group, every field is essential, including the allocation drop type and date. Allocation drop signifies that on the specified setup date, any unclaimed allocations will be released and returned to the general inventory.
Path: Front Office > Group > Stay Details



There are four types of allocation drop options:
- X days before arrival: All non-picked-up allocations will be released on a specific date, which is X days before the guest's arrival date.
- Arrival date: All non-picked-up allocations will be released on the actual arrival date of the group.
- Departure date: Allocations that remain unpicked on the departure date will be released. This may result in rooms being blocked for the group but remaining empty during their stay, usually when payment is guaranteed.
- Days from audit date: Non-picked-up allocations are released gradually, X days before the selected audit date. For example, if the group stays for 5 days and you choose "5 days before audit," allocations for the first day will be released 5 days before arrival. However, allocations for the subsequent days will remain until their respective drop dates. This process continues for each day of the group's stay.

The default Alloc Drop Type/Days can be set from the Management Property Settings Parameters.

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