Rate schemes together with offers and specials provide a very comprehensive method of calculating rates. Based on the regular rates of a package master file, you can define discounts and surcharges that will apply if a number of conditions are met.
Whilst this method is primarily intended for use with tour operator bookings, you can include other companies as well. This form of rate calculation is, however, not suitable for general individual bookings.
The Standard scheme contains the booking conditions as to when and how a discount or surcharge will be applicable, including any special deals within the rate scheme. The Offer then specifies the tour operators or other clients and the packages to which the rate scheme will apply. In addition, you can define Specials that can be added to a rate scheme and will be applied on top of the discounts or surcharges of the rate scheme.
The performance of the rate schemes can be monitored with the help of tracking codes. The applicable tracking codes are entered in the field Promocode in the reservation and are therefore listed in the Forecast by promocode and the Promocode statistics (both in menu Sales & Marketing)