How to manage the Dynamic Quota Settings

The Dynamic Quota Settings provide the following capabilities:

Increasing booking capacity with Dynamic Quotas

Dynamic quotas can help you:

• Expand the number of bookings you can accept, even more than your actual room limits.
• But keep in mind, that raising quotas might lead to overbooking.

Here is how to increase booking capacity with Dynamic Quotas:

1. Navigate to the Room rates and select Settings.
2. Select the Quota Settings tab.
3. Locate the Quota Details section. Find the field labeled Quota related to the room type and specific day within it. Click on the box there and enter the number of rooms you want.
4. Select Plus and fill in the increased capacity.
5. Click on the Save icon to keep your changes.

Reducing booking capacity with Dynamic Quotas

The booking capacity can be reduced, even if physical rooms are available. This is useful for limiting availability during specific periods, such as for maintenance or during strategic price increases.

To reduce your booking capacity using Dynamic Quotas, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Room rates and select Settings.
2. Select the Quota Settings tab.
3. Locate the Quota Details section. Find the field labeled Quota related to the room type and specific day within it. Click on the box there and enter the desired number of rooms.
4. Select Minus and input the adjusted capacity.
5. Click on the Save icon to keep your changes.

The Front Desk module illustrates the impact of the Dynamic Quota:

• Positive adjustments (+): This indicates an increase in room availability exceeding the physical quota.
• Negative adjustments (-): This signifies a decrease in the booking capacity, effective even when physical rooms are unoccupied.