OPERA Controls — Blocks

The following tables outline the functions, parameters, and settings that can be configured in the OPERA Controls Blocks group.

Table 10-8 OPERA Controls — Blocks Functions

FUNCTION	RELATED FUNCTION / PARAMETER / SETTING	DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS BLOCK [BUSINESS_BLOCK]		Enables the ability to reserve a block of rooms for varying room types, quantities and dates between a start and end date range. Rooms can be held in non-deduct or deduct status and the inventory held can be washed manually or automatically based on a wash cycle. Individual reservations are then input to deduct rooms from block inventory rather than house inventory.
ALTERNATE DATES [ALTERNATE_DATES]		Exposes Alternate Date fields on Block Header; these fields are used to identify alternative start dates for the block and all specified dates are then shown in the result grids.
BLOCK RESTRICTIONS [SET_BLOCK_PICKUP_RESTRICTIONS]		Enables the ability to set rate restrictions on the block level.
GROUP ROOMING LIST IMPORT [GROUP_ROOMING_LIST_IMPORT]		Ability to import reservation data from an external file to form basis of rooming list entry for a group block.
MASTER SUB ALLOCATIONS [MASTER_SUB_ALLOCATIONS]		Master and Sub allocation for Business Blocks allows for more control over the number of rooms designated for wholesale reservations by allowing for all required inventory to be placed on the Master so that the Sub-Allocation can pull its inventory from the Master. The Master Allocation, in turn pulls the allotted inventory from house availability.
MASTER SUB BLOCKS [MASTER_SUB_BLOCKS]		Enables a 'roll-up' parent/sub hierarchy for group blocks for single or multiple properties. Updates to master blocks can be automatically synchronized to all sub-blocks.
	SYNCHRONIZE MASTER SUB BLOCKS PARAMETER [SYNCHRONIZE_MASTER_SUB]	Enables the synchronization of data from the master block to the sub block.
TOUR SERIES [TOUR_SERIES]		The tour series functionality allows the setup of reoccurring blocks on a define frequency.
	TOUR SERIES HANDLING SETTING [TOUR_SERIES_HANDLING]	Determines whether tour series performs as a simple copy or as sub-bookings. Valid values: S (Simple Copy) M (Master/Sub)
TRACES [BLOCK_TRACES]		Enables the ability to setup actionable date-driven reminders for specific blocks.

Table 10-9 OPERA Controls — Blocks Parameters

PARAMETER	RELATED FUNCTION / PARAMETER / SETTING	DESCRIPTION
ACCESS EXCLUSION [ACCESS_EXCLUSION]		Enables access exclusion for the block. When a block access exclusion is configured for a business block, specific central reservation offices (CROs) cannot edit the block (i.e., add a new reservation or modify an existing reservation in the block; cancel a reservation in the block, or both).
ALIAS [BOOKING_ALIAS]		Enables the entry of a booking name alias.
ALLOW RATE EDITING WITH RATE CODE [ALLOW_RATE_EDITING_WITH_RATE_CODE]		Enables rate editing with rate code.
AUTO ASSIGN SUB BLOCK CODE [AUTO_SUB_BLOCK_CODES]		Automatically generates sub business block codes. Enables regular tour series in addition to custom tour series.
BLANK BUSINESS BLOCK START DATE [DEFAULT_BLANK_BB_START_DATE]		Sets the arrival date to blank for new business block.
BLOCK CODE TEMPLATE [BLOCK_CODE_TEMPLATE]		Activates the block code template functionality.
	TEMPLATE PATTERN SETTING [BUSINESS_BLOCK_TEMPLATE]	Specifies the block code format to be used when a new block is created.
BLOCK CONTRACT GRID [BLOCK_CONTRACT]		Shows the contract as a selectable option in the room rate grid.
	AUTOLOAD CONTRACT GRID PARAMETER [AUTOLOAD_CONTRACT_GRID]	Loads the contract grid with the initial grid.
BLOCK OWNER LOCKING [BLOCK_OWNER_LOCKING]		Makes the block owner locking status setting appear.
	BLOCK OWNER LOCKING STATUS SETTING [BLOCK_OWNER_LOCKING_STATUS]	Specifies the status at which the Owner field becomes locked within the block status flow.
BLOCK RANKING [RANKING]		Enables the Ranking field to be available on business blocks.
BLOCK RATE CODE NO OVERLAP [BLOCK_RATECODE_NO_OVERLAP]		Disables blocks with overlapping dates from having the same rate code.
BUSINESS BLOCK TYPE [BUSINESS_BLOCK_TYPE]		Activates the Business Block Type field on the business block.
COPY WITH DATE OPTION [COPY_WITH_DATE_OPTION]		Copies business blocks with the option to select a date range from the source business block.
CUTOFF [CUTOFF]		Activates the cutoff functionality for Cutoff Days / Cutoff Date and cutoff procedure, releasing back to the house all of the block inventory not yet picked up.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED FOR BLOCKS [BLOCK_DEPOSIT_REQUIRED]		Requires a deposit for blocks with the deposit reservation type.
ELASTIC BLOCK [ELASTIC_BLOCK]		Activates the elastic block functionality. Which allows for reservations to be picked-up that exceed the number of rooms allocated on the block, in room types other than those allocated on the block, and to extend the block dates.
	SELL LIMITS [SELL_LIMITS]	This function provides the ability to define a set number of rooms per room type that can be borrowed from house availability after the total rooms within the block have been picked up. After the maximum number of rooms in the limit is reached, the user must have the appropriate permissions to continue pick up of reservations above the sell limit. Sell limits are not deducted from inventory and are based on house availability.
	SHOULDER DATES [SHOULDER_DATES]	Activates the Block Shoulder Dates functionality. This functionality allows for control of the dates before and after the block dates that a block reservation can extend.
	MAXIMUM SHOULDER DAYS [MAX_SHOULDER_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of days a block can arrive early or checkout late.
ENFORCE BLOCK CODE PATTERN LENGTH [ENFORCE_BLOCKCODE_TEMPLATE_LENGTH]		Enforces the maximum length based on the block code pattern for manual entry when the block code template is not defined.
LOWEST GUARANTEED RATE [RATE_PROTECT]		Enables the lowest guaranteed rate for business blocks.
MULTI BLOCK RATES [MULTI_BLOCK_RATES]		Enables you to select multiple rate codes on a block.
	MAXIMUM BLOCK RATES [MAXIMUM_BLOCK_RATES]	Controls the maximum number of rates that can be attached to a block.
Name Validation in Rooming List NAME_VALIDATION_ROOMING_LIST		When enabled, first and last name entries in Group rooming list will require a minimum number of alpha-numeric characters. Last name requires 2 characters and first name requires 1 character.
OCCUPANCY SPLIT PER ROOM TYPE [USE_OCCUPANCY_FOR_ROOMBLOCK]		Enables the number of occupants per room type to be entered in the block grid. Based on the number of occupants, a rate per occupancy can also be added for a more accurate forecast.
RATE CODE MANDATORY BLOCK HEADER [MANDATORY_RATE_CODE_BLOCKS]		Makes the rate code mandatory on the block.
RETURN BLOCK TO HOUSE [BLK_TO_HOUSE]		Returns block rooms to the house after cutoff.
ROOM TRANSACTION CODE ON BLOCK [ROOM_TRX_CODE_ON_BLOCK]		Makes a field appear for storing the transaction code to use when posting room charges for the reservations linked to the business block.
SHIFT DATE [SHIFT_DATE]		Activates the shift date functionality.
UNIQUE BLOCK CODE [UNIQUE_BLOCKCODE]		Makes the block code unique.
USE SINGLE BLOCK STATUS FOR ROOMS AND CATERING [USE_SINGLE_BLOCK_STATUS]		When active, the rooms and events on a block will be controlled by the block status.
WASH SCHEDULE [WASH_SCHEDULE]		Enables you to configure the wash schedule.
WEB FUNCTION SPACE CONFIG [WEB_FUNCTION_SPACE_CONFIG]		Allows you to configure a function space with the meeting rooms on the web options even though the property does not have the license code active, which allows you to configure a schedule for cutting off the block rooms.

Table 10-10 OPERA Controls — Blocks Settings

SETTING	DESCRIPTION
BLOCK CODE GENERATION PATTERN [DEFAULT_BLOCK_CODE_TEMPLATE]	Defines the block code pattern to auto generate the block code. Valid values: 'Y', 'YY', 'YYYY' for year 'M', 'MM', for month number 'MON' for the month name 'D', 'DD' for the day number '?' to define the increment position 'A' for any alpha
BLOCK CODE VALIDATION RULE [BLOCK_CODE_VALIDATION_RULE]	Controls the validation of when a specific block code can be reused. Note: this setting is only available when the Unique Block Code parameter is inactive. Valid values: NON_OVERLAPPING_DATES START_OF_INVENTORY_WEEK For example, if the parameter value is set to 90 and the block is 91 nights, the block room nights and revenue will not be calculated when you access the Block presentation until you select the Calculate link.
CATERING STATUS WHEN COPYING AN EVENT [COPY_CATERING_STATUS]	Identifies the catering status when copying an event. Valid values: All status codes where the catering deduct inventory = N and starting status = Y.
COPY BLOCK NOTES [COPY_BLOCK_NOTES]	Copies block notes by default. Valid values: Yes No
COPY BOOKING STATUS [COPY_BOOKING_STATUS]	Identifies the booking status while copying a booking. Valid values: All status codes where the starting status = Y.
DEFAULT NEW BLOCK STATUS [DEFAULT_NEW_BLOCK_STATUS]	Identifies the default block status for new blocks. Valid values: All status codes where the starting status = Y.
MAX BLOCK AVAIL DAYS [MAX_BLOCK_AVAIL_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of days from the current business date, for which a block can be created.
MAXIMUM BLOCK ADVANCED BOOKING DAYS [MAX_BLOCK_ADV_BOOKING_DAYS]	Defines how far into the future from the current business date a group block can be created.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NIGHTS FOR BLOCK RESERVATION [MAX_BLOCK_DAYS]	Defines the maximum number of nights a block reservation can be booked.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BLOCK DAYS [MAXIMUM_NIGHTS_FOR_BLOCK_RESERVATIONS]	Defines the maximum number of nights allowed for a block.
PROFILE PROMPT FOR BLOCKS [PROMPT_PROFILE_BB]	Determines whether to prompt for linking of profiles to block. Valid values: N (none) P (prompt) R (required)
ROOMING LIST RESERVATION METHODS [RESV_METHOD_TYPE]	Identifies the reservation methods that enable entry of the rooming list due date. Valid values: All booking methods.
TURN BOOKING INTO ACTUAL UPON [TURN_BOOKING_INTO_ACTUAL_UPON]	Turns a booking into status ACTUAL upon booking arrival / booking departure. Valid values: ARRIVAL (bookings turn to ACTUAL on the booking arrival date) DEPARTURE (bookings turn to ACTUAL on the booking departure date) NOTUSED (bookings do not turn to ACTUAL)