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, or element, 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 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. They are not sold directly. 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.
Parent topic: Rate Management