Creating a Commission

Use the Commissions screen to add, view and maintain commission data for a guest booking.

Note: The application calculates the commission data, if the commission record belongs to a commission batch

To create a commission:

  1. Select Administration > Property > Commissions.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Booking Agency
    The booking agency linked to the guest stay.
    Note: The application defaults the IATA/Reference Number, Commission Pricing, Commission Percentage, Reference Number Type, Booking Agency Type, Internal Reference Number and Commission Amount.
    Commission Type
    The commission type associated with the booking agency.
    Note: The application defaults this value based on the Commission Pricing, Commission Percent, and Commission Amount.
    Source
    The source of the business associated with the booking agency.
    Note: The application defaults this value.
    Reference Number Type
    The type of reference number linked to the booking agency.
    Booking Agency Type
    The type of the booking agency.
    Internal Reference Number
    The reference number used for internal purposes.
  4. Specify this information in the Commission Details section:
    Guest Stay
    Specify the value.
    Note: The application defaults the PMS Confirmation Number, Guest Name, Arrival Date, Departure Date, Reservation Satus, and Rate Plan values based on on this value. .
    Third Party Confirmation Number
    The confirmation number of the booking, if the reservation is through a third party.
    Commissionable Revenue
    Specify the revenue amount that the booking agency generates.
    Note: The Commission Amount is calculated based on this value.
    Commissionable Days
    The number of days to calculate the commission based on the guest stay days.
    Commission Pricing
    The pricing option to determine the Commission Type. Available options:
    • Flat
    • Per Night
    Note: 
    • The Commission Amount= Commission Flat Amount + (Commissionable Revenue * Commission Percentage)
    • By default, the commission transaction code is set to Posted Commission.
  5. Click Save.