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Vacation Builder Pax and Room Settings

Vacation Builder Pax and Room Settings

Overview

Default Passenger and Room limit settings for the Dynamic Shop/Vacation Builder process can be controlled within Softrip. These settings can be managed at the Brand level, allowing you to customize the booking experience for different customer segments or business needs.

These settings can be controlled from within the Security → System Settings → Product Settings → Brands menu under the Additional Data window:

 

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Set Up

The Advanced/Additional Data field is a free text box that will allow users to type directly into the field. All settings that can control an aspect of the Dynamic Shop/Vacation Builder will need to be entered within the XML Tag, <FITDefs> </FITDefs>

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Room Configuration

Minimum Adults Per Room

  • XML Tag: <MinAdultsPerRoom>1</MinAdultsPerRoom>

  • Default Setting: 1 adult

  • What It Does: Sets the fewest number of adults that can book a room

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Controls the starting number in the "Adults" dropdown

    • Prevents bookings with zero adults

    • Example: Set to 2 for adult-only accommodations

Maximum Adults Per Room

  • XML Tag: <MaxAdultsPerRoom>4</MaxAdultsPerRoom>

  • Default Setting: 4 adults

  • What It Does: Limits how many adults can share a room

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Caps the "Adults" dropdown at this number

    • Affects room capacity validations

    • Example: Set to 2 for double occupancy policies

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Maximum Children Per Room

  • XML Tag: <MaxChildrenPerRoom>4</MaxChildrenPerRoom>

  • Default Setting: 2 children

  • What It Does: Controls how many children can stay in one room

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Limits the "Children" dropdown

    • Controls display of child age selectors

    • Example: Increase for family-friendly properties

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Managing Search & Booking Limits

Maximum Destinations

  • XML Tag: <MaxDestinations>5</MaxDestinations>

  • Default Setting: 4 destinations

  • What It Does: Controls how many Destinations can be selected when multi-city trip planning

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Limits "Add Destination" in the search form

    • Affects complex itineraries

    • Example: Increase for around-the-world packages

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Maximum Rooms

  • XML Tag: <MaxRooms>8</MaxRooms>

  • Default Setting: 4 rooms

  • What It Does: Limits the number of Rooms that can be booked at one time

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Controls the "Add Room" button

    • Affects group booking capabilities

    • Example: Lower for boutique hotels, higher for large groups

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Minimum Booking Notice

  • XML Tag: <MinBookOffsetFromToday>7</MinBookOffsetFromToday>

  • Default Setting: 7 days

  • What It Does: Sets how far in advance bookings must be made

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Controls available check-in dates

    • Affects last-minute booking options

    • Example: Reduce for same-day booking capabilities

Configuring Air Travel Options

Maximum Air Travelers (Adults)

  • XML Tag: <MaxAirAdults>4</MaxAirAdults>

  • Default Setting: 4 adults

  • What It Does: Controls flight booking capacity

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Limits the flight search form

    • Affects group flight availability

    • Example: Match to your typical group size

Maximum Air Travelers (Children)

  • XML Tag: <MaxAirChildren>4</MaxAirChildren>

  • Default Setting: 2 children

  • What It Does: Sets child passenger limits

  • Real-World Impact:

    • Controls child ticket options

    • Affects family travel planning

    • Example: Adjust based on family package offerings