Overview: Event classifications
Event classifications describe the different types of occasions that can be booked at a property. Examples include Breakfast, Dinner, Meeting, and Reception. Each event classification can be configured to auto-populate helpful default information on an event, including:
- Start and end times
- Function room setup (Rounds of 8, Classroom, etc.)
- Posted - Indicates whether or not the event should be displayed in the Event Posting report or on the reader board.
- Average checks - The amount that is typically charged for this event. For non-package events, this is used for forecasting revenue in reports until the BEO is detailed and the event is marked Done. (For package events, forecasted revenue is based on the event's revenue breakdown.)
- Event Classification Items - If the same items are always needed for an event, you can attach them here and they will automatically be applied when an event is created. For example, you can add Iced Water, Glasses, and Candy Dishes to the Meeting if that is your standard setup.
The user is not restricted from changing any of these defaults, the information can be modified on an event-by-event basis.
Package event classifications
If your property sells packages, it is very helpful to create package-specific event classifications that include the package's menus and items. Those menus and items will automatically be added to the events, and the Included in Package check box will be selected by default. This is a significant time-saver for users. If they need a different menu or item, they can always change the defaults, but they will need to manually select Included in Package for each new menu or item that is added to the event. For more information, see Overview: Package events.
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Training lesson: Event classifications
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