Sources

Sources, like Agents, are used to track the origin of bookings. Unlike Agents, Sources do not affect pricing, availability or commissions.

• When bookings are made with links that do not have Source assigned, then the system uses the default source WEB.
• Sources are viewed on the booking details for all guest bookings and use in some reports as a sort function. Use this function to create guest marketing lists and sales reports.
• Sources can be used on the website booking process to find out where guest are finding your property. However, this must be enabled in SETUP | SETTINGS | BOOKING ENGINE SETTINGS. Then, select the source. click edit and set it to Yes or No for Publish Online.

Common Examples of Source Codes: WEBSITE for the properties main website or EMAIL for links added to your outgoing e-mail signature.

To Edit or Add a Source, go to SETUP | PARAMETERS | SOURCES. Your list of Sources will appear in the default view.

To add a Source: Click Add and a new browser window will open to add Source details.

To Edit a Source: Click on a the Source Name and a new browser window will open. Here you can edit all fields EXCEPT for the Source I.D. which must remain for data records. Click Save when finished.

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