What are Plans in a Product and how to create them

Understanding How Plans Work for Products in Softrip

Softrip’s Plans feature offers a powerful way to sell the same product while accommodating different categories of services. This flexibility enables travel businesses to cater to varying customer preferences, budgets, and needs, all within a single product framework.

What Are Plans?

Plans in Softrip allow you to define multiple options for a single product by grouping services into categories. Each plan represents a unique combination of services, such as accommodations, transportation, or activities, with its own pricing structure. This approach simplifies managing complex offerings while enhancing the customer’s ability to choose a plan that suits them best.

Example: 8-Day Athens Tour

Let’s take an example to illustrate how plans work:

The 8-Day Athens Tour is a single product that offers three different hotel options in Athens. Each option, or plan, provides a distinct category of service, such as:

1. Economy Plan with Hotel A: Budget-friendly accommodations.

2. Standard Plan with Hotel B: Mid-range accommodations with additional amenities.

3. Luxury Plan with Hotel C: Premium accommodations for high-end travelers.

Each plan can have its own pricing, which varies based on the departure date and the services included. This level of customization ensures that customers have the flexibility to select a package that aligns with their expectations.

Setting Up Plans in Softrip

To set up Plans for a product in Softrip, follow these steps:

1. Define the Product:

   • Start by creating the base product in Softrip (e.g., “8-Day Athens Tour”).

2. Create Service Categories:

   • Break down the services into logical categories, such as accommodations, transportation, and activities.

3. Assign Plans:

   • Develop multiple plans by grouping services under each category. For example:

     • Economy Plan: Includes 3-star hotels and standard transport.

     • Standard Plan: Includes 4-star hotels and upgraded transport.

     • Luxury Plan: Includes 5-star hotels and premium transport.

4. Set Pricing:

   • Assign selling prices to each plan, ensuring prices can be adjusted for different departure dates.

5. Test and Publish:

   • Test the plans to ensure all configurations work seamlessly. Once verified, make them available for booking.

Benefits of Using Plans

• Enhanced Customer Choice: Customers can select the option that best suits their preferences and budget.

• Streamlined Product Management: Manage all variations of a product under one framework, reducing complexity.

• Flexible Pricing: Easily adjust prices for each plan based on market demand and seasonality.

• Improved Sales: Cater to diverse market segments, increasing your potential customer base.

Video Tutorial

To further assist you in setting up and managing Plans in Softrip, refer to the following recording that provides a step-by-step walkthrough:

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