Managing Block Wash Schedule

Block Wash Schedule makes it possible to reduce either a percentage or a fixed number of rooms from the Block on a preset schedule for any number of days or room types. Block wash is often used by hotels that do not routinely hold the same number of rooms out of inventory as are contracted, based on past experience, the type of business, or industry trends. The Block Wash Schedule allows you to determine when to reduce the number of rooms and by how much, either a percentage or a number of rooms, then automates the process for you prior to the cutoff date.

1. From the OPERA Cloud menu, select Blocks, and then select Manage Block.
2. Search and select the block.
3. On Block Overview screen, scroll down to, Show All, and click Wash Schedule link.
4. In the Wash Schedule window, click New to add a new wash schedule. To apply template, click the vertical ellipses and then click Apply Template.
5. Select a Wash Date and then select Wash by % or Wash by number of rooms. These determine either the percentage or number of rooms to return to house inventory.
6. Select number of rooms to wash per occupancy level or enter wash percentage, if Wash by % has been selected.
7. Click Save.
8. On the Wash Schedule table click the vertical ellipses to Edit or Delete a schedule.