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IRM Search
Page
Added: 10/8/2001
IRM Revision - 2.039
Article ID#: I000024
Overview
This feature should only be
activated by properties with the following IRM configuration:
- The IRM option for "Always assign a room
number" is activated.
- The IRM option for "Guest chooses room
from available rooms" is activated.
With this feature activated, the standard
"Access Type" page displayed when an Internet guest visits the IRM is
replaced by a "Search" page with the following options:
Each option is described below.
| Option |
Description |
| Available
Rooms Based on Dates |
If
an Internet guest selects this option, the standard "Access
Type" page is displayed and the normal IRM flow is followed. |
| Display
Specials and Featured Rooms |
This
option is unique to the "Search" IRM configuration.
When an Internet guest selects this option, the IRM displays only
rooms that are flagged as "Specials". A room is
flagged as having a "special" in the "Configure
Rooms" page, described below.
Once the Internet guest views property
specials, he or she may view a room calendar and then make a
reservation for a specific room.
After viewing the calendar and
selecting the option for making a reservation, the IRM displays the
"Access Type" page. Here, the guest selects the
option for "New Guest" or "Existing Guest".
Next, the IRM prompts the Internet guest for an arrival and departure
date, a rate, and personal information.
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| Search
by Selected Requirements |
This
option allows the Internet guest to view all rooms that match specific
guest requests, regardless of arrival and departure dates.
For example, an Internet guest can
search for all two-bedroom units with a hot tub and a mountain
view. The IRM displays matching accommodations. Next, the
Internet guest can view a specific unit's availability calendar and
make a reservation for the specific room.
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| Display
a Specific Room Number |
A
great option for return guests is to display availability for a
specific room number. This option is useful for return guests
that know a specific unit meets their needs.
After selecting this option, the IRM
displays a search box for entering a specific room number. Next,
the availability calendar for that room number is displayed and the
guest can select the option for "Make a reservation for a
room". Here, the guest enters arrival and departure dates
along with entering a rate plan and personal information.
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Configure Rooms Page
A new field has been added to the
"Configure Rooms" page, "Activate Specials".
The "Activate Specials" field only applies
to properties with the following IRM configuration:
- The IRM option for "Always assign a room
number" is activated.
- The IRM option for "Guest chooses room
from available rooms" is activated.
- The IRM option for "Start with Search
Page Instead of Access Type" is activated.
With the above configuration, the IRM home page
displays an option for "Display Specials and Featured Rooms".
When an Internet guest selects this option, all rooms with a checkmark in this
field are displayed. In addition, the user-defined HTML file,
XXXSpecial.htm, is displayed in the room description column. This
user-defined HTML file explains the room special to the Internet
guest. Replace "XXX" with the actual room number. For
example, if there is a special for room number 101, save the file describing the
special, 101Special.htm to the \IRM\UserHTML folder.
To Enable
- Update to IRM Version 2.039.
- In the "IRM Options"
page, activate the switch labeled, "Start with Search Type Page instead
of Access Type".
- If specials for certain rooms
exist, activate them on a room-by-room basis using the "Configure
Rooms" page.
To Disable
Do not activate the
switch labeled "Start with Search Type Page instead of Access Type".
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