A package group is a collection of package elements that you define as a single unit and link to a rate code or sell separately on a reservation. Package groups allow commonly associated elements to be defined as a single unit that can be attached to a rate code or to a reservation. An example might be a Bed and Breakfast package which encompasses a room and breakfast service for a set rate.

Each package code is set up separately and a package group would then be configured with all of the selected package elements. The package group can then be added to the specific rate code or to reservations, rather than having to select multiple package elements every time. This approach has been designed to provide you with a powerful system which can handle simple or complex package combinations. Packages have a wide range of configuration options that will drive the way OPERA Cloud posts packages and tracks allowances based on each property's needs.

Packages can be attached to either a rate code, to a reservation, or to a rate code and a reservation both. Changing the package group configuration would impact all linked rate codes, which simplifies the ongoing maintenance. An example would be a package group for a breakfast allowance and parking charge that you link to multiple rate codes to create various rates offering breakfast and parking entitlements.

Adding Package Groups

1. From the Administration menu, select Financial, select Rate Management, and then select Package Groups.

2. Click New and complete the following:

   1. Code: Enter the package group code. 

   2. Description: Enter a detailed (up to 255 characters) description of the package group.

   3. Short Description: Enter a brief description of the package group.

   4. Sell Separate: Select check box to sell package group on reservations. (Available when the Package Sold Separately OPERA Control is active).

   5. Package Codes: Click New to add packages, then select one or more packages from the list, then click Attach.

   6. Click Save.

Editing Package Groups

1. From the Administration menu, select Financial, select Rate Management, and then select Package Groups.

2. Enter search criteria, then click Search.

3. Select the package group in the search result, then click the vertical ellipsis Actions menu and select Edit.

4. Update the configuration.

5. Click Save.

Deleting Package Groups

1. From the Administration menu, select Financial, select Rate Management, and then select Package Groups.

2. Enter search criteria, then click Search.

3. Select the package group in the search result, then click the vertical ellipsis Actions menu and select Delete.

4. Click Delete to confirm.