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Mapping reservation lines

Set up and manage reservation line mappings in VRTrust

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Key Steps

1. Accessing Reservation Settings 0:03

  • Navigate to the Settings at the bottom of the menu.

  • Select Reservations to manage reservation line mappings.

2. Understanding Reservation Lines 0:14

  • Reservation lines originate from the PMS and represent revenue categories.

  • These categories must be mapped to general ledger accounts from your accounts list.

3. Reviewing PMS Line and Account Fields 0:24

  • The PMS line column displays the reservation line name and its source PMS.

  • The account fields show the corresponding account from your chart of accounts.

4. Mapping Revenue Accounts 0:35

  • Choose the appropriate account in the account fields to determine where reservation line revenue will be recorded.

5. Excluding Reservation Lines 0:53

  • To exclude a reservation line from the general ledger, select Excluded from the account drop-down list.

  • This is applicable for line types not typically used on customer invoices.

6. Setting Revenue Recognition Method 1:06

  • The Revenue Recognition field shows the selected method for the reservation line.

  • This can be set to recognize revenue on check-in, check-out, booked date, or pro-rata.

7. Default Revenue Recognition Settings 1:22

  • By default, revenue from cancelled reservations is recognized on the cancellation date.

  • Note that these settings cannot be changed after publishing the first owner statements.

8. Ensuring All PMS Lines Are Assigned 1:36

  • Confirm that all PMS lines are assigned to an account to ensure accurate revenue recognition.

9. Regular Review of Mappings 1:47

  • Periodically revisit reservation line mappings as new lines populate your reservation invoices.

Cautionary Notes

  • Revenue recognition settings are permanent once the first owner statements are published.

  • Ensure all PMS lines are mapped to avoid discrepancies in revenue reporting.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Regularly schedule reviews of reservation line mappings to keep them updated.

  • Document any changes made to mappings for future reference.


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