Searching for Properties for an Opportunity

The Property Locator can be used to find properties in a particular region or area. The Property Locator is available from the Property screen. When you search for a property in the Property Locator, you must enter address details in the search fields. You can also enter other details about the property, such as market segment, brand, or facilities information. However, the Property Locator is primarily a tool for locating properties in a particular area or region. When you have used the Property Locator to find a list of possible properties, you can choose the appropriate property using the Properties list.

This task is a step in Selecting Properties for an Event Opportunity.

To search for properties for an opportunity

1. Navigate to the Property screen, then the Property Locator view.

2. Enter details in the search fields, making sure that you enter information in either the City and State fields, or in the Zip Code field, and click Search.

   The following table describes some of the fields.

   Field	Comments
   Name	The name of the property for which you are searching.
   Property Type	Select the required properties type if it is known.
   CRS Code	Select the Central Reservation System code of the property, if it is known.
   Market Tier	Select the market segment in which the required properties are classified.
   Brand	Select the brand of the required properties.
   Service Level	The level of service offered by the properties.
   Weekend-Weekday	Indicates whether or not weekend-weekday pricing is to be used at the required properties.
   Pool	Indicates if there is a pool at the required properties.
   Golf	Indicates if there are golfing facilities available at the required properties.
   Beach Nearby	Indicates if there is a beach near the required properties.
   City	Indicates the city in which the required properties are located.
   State	Indicates the state in which the required properties are located.
   Country	Indicates the country in which the required properties are located.
   Province	Indicates the province in which the required properties are located.
   Zip Code	Indicates the zip code for the required properties.
   Distance In	Indicates whether the search range is measured in miles or kilometers.
   Search Range	Indicates the maximum distance from the ZIP code or city the required properties can be located.
   Business Center	Indicates if there is a business center at the required properties.
   Restaurant	Indicates if there is a restaurant at the required properties.
   Nearest Airport	Indicates the airport nearest to the required properties.

   If there are properties matching the criteria specified, these properties are displayed in the Properties list. If there are no properties matching the criteria specified, an error message is displayed informing you to refine your search.