This article explains the Category Class options in RMS and the functional differences between each Class.
Overview
The Category Class defines the type of accommodation for the Category and will determine the reservation options available in RMS and on the RMS Booking Engine.
The following Category Classes are available:
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | Roofed accommodation options are usually booked overnight, including apartments, cabins, glamping tents, houses, hotel or motel rooms, etc. |
| Activity | Tour or activity add on for accommodation reservations, including bike hire, boat hire, tennis courts, etc. |
| Add Ons | Additional inventory items that can be included with an existing accommodation reservation, including car parks, portable cots, rollaway beds, bicycles, etc. |
| Dock | Marina properties renting boat slips can use this Class to identify the slip Categories. |
| Facility | Event spaces that can be booked independently of an accommodation reservation per hour, half or full day, including conference rooms, wedding venues, parlours, gazebos, ovals, halls, etc. Compatible with the Event Management module for managing events in RMS. |
| Site | Powered or unpowered site for caravans, campervans, tents or other temporary structures provided by the guest for their stay. |
| Ticketing | Ticket sales for activities, tours or admission to a club, event or tour, including historical tours, are available separately from any Facility or Accommodation reservation. |
Functional Differences
The Class you select changes how the Category behaves in RMS, not only the type of space it represents. The table below summarises the main functional differences between each Class.
| Class | Booked on its own or with another reservation | Related module and special options |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | On its own | Default Class for new Categories. No additional module required. |
| Activity | With an accommodation reservation | Used for activity add-ons such as bike hire, boat hire and tennis courts. |
| Add Ons | With another Category (required) | Used for supplementary inventory such as car parks, portable cots and rollaway beds. |
| Dock | On its own | Adds fields to record the specifications of the boat or vessel being berthed. Eg, Boat Length, Width and Draft. |
| Facility | On its own | Works with the Event Management module. Booked per hour, half day, full day or other customizable time increments. |
| Site | On its own | Adds RV fields, for example, RV length, slides and Type. Eg, Motohome, Caravan or Tent. Not available for Book by Category. |
| Ticketing | On its own | Works with the Tour Desk module (but not necessary) to manage Tour Inventory, with Areas representing individual seats or places. |
Guide
In the side menu of RMS, go to Setup > Category/Area.
- Select the Edit on an existing Category.
- Select the Class.
- Select the Booked By option.
- Select Save/Exit.
The selected Class will change the available reservation options for the Category and is also available as a Filter option on many screens, like the Booking Chart, Availability Chart, and Rate Manager Chart.
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