Minimum (MLOS) and Maximum (MXLOS) Stay on Arrival overview: MLOS/MXLOS Arrival is a restriction that sets the minimum and maximum number of nights a guest must book if their stay starts (arrives) on a specific date.
When do I use this feature/Key features?
Min/ Max Stay on Arrival: The restriction applies to reservations checking in on the on the day of arrival.
Can be applied to a specific date range(s), to target special events and high demand dates (Bulk update or day-wise)
Flexibility to set to certain channels, rate plans/packages or room type (base rates)
Minimum (MLOS) and Maximum (MXLOS) Stay on Through overview: A restriction that sets the minimum number of nights required for any stay that includes the restriction date, regardless of whether the guest arrives on that date or is just staying.
Key features:
Applies to any stay that overlaps the restriction date, not just arrivals.
Can be applied to a specific date range(s), to target special events and high demand dates (Bulk update or day-wise)
Flexibility to set to certain channels, rate plans/packages or room type (base rates)
How to set up MLOS/MXLOS?
Property can load via Base Rates, Mapping and Packages modules.
Base Rates:
1. Login to extranet > Availability & Rates module
2. Select 'Min Stay Arrival/Max Stay Arrival' from the drop down menu
3. A row of boxes will appear below rates
4. Value in field is the value set for Min Stay Arrival/Max Stay Arrival. This field is editable.
5. Simply enter value > click SAVE.
Channels:
1. Login to extranet > Availability & Rates module > Select required channel from 'Base rate' drop-down
2. Select 'Min Stay Arrival/Max Stay Arrival or Through' from the drop down menu
3. A row of boxes will appear below rates
4. Value in field is the value set for Min Stay Arrival/Max Stay Arrival or Through. This field is editable.
5. Simply enter value > click SAVE.
Mapping:
1. Select Channels module
2. Select 'Units mapped' for the applicable Channel
3. Click ‘Edit’ for applicable rate plan > scroll to 'Restrictions & Stay requirements'
Click 'Fixed minimum stay' flag > enter value
Save
If maximum stay restriction is not set, 28 will apply by default for Expedia and 99 for other channels.
4. Property can manually override restriction for specific date range/channel.
a. Channel rates module
b. Select channel from the drop-down box.
c. Select Control options > Min Stay Arrival/Max Stay Arrival
e. Simply enter new value > click Update.
Packages:
Navigate to Booking Engine module
1. Select 'Hot links' > BE Packages Validity for applicable package.
Select Package > Validity > Enter restriction value > SAVE.
To apply different maximum stay for set date range, add additional validity period and apply restriction.