This chapter includes information that can be used and procedures that can be performed when working with hospitality inventory. It includes the following topics:

• Process of Working with Event Inventory
• Management of Function Characteristics at the Opportunity Stage
• Management of Room Block Characteristics at the Opportunity Stage
• Management of Property Characteristics at the Opportunity Stage
• Quote Generation Processes
• Function Space Reservation
• Management of Functions at the Quote Stage
• Management of Functions That Require Backup Space
• Management of Room Blocks at the Quote Stage
• Background Processes at the Quote Level
• Changing Attributes Critical to Inventory Reservation
• Actualizing a Function
• Time Shifting Event Functions and Room Blocks
• Checking Inventory Availability Using Property Screen Views