PMC Holiday - Summary of features
Customer records
Customer records with unique identity - no need to re-enter repeat visitors
Visitor names checked against customer records for correct identity
Enquiries
Record enquiries and customers' information sources as an aid to marketing
Enquiry record automatically updated by subsequent booking
Bookings
Specify any number of categories of accommodation units, and additional bookable items
Allow weekly or nightly bookings, with any number of different weekly and nightly rates for each unit
Seasonal rates applied automatically, with provision for special periods, discounts, and flat rate or percentage deposits.
Automatic selection of available units, and complete availability display in a clear month-at-view grid, printable if required (printing requires Microsoft Excel)
Instantly view details of any booking by clicking on the grid, or locate booking by visit number search
Daily diary summary
Checkins and payments
Record any additional visitor information on arrival - number of children, pets etc.
Print site or local information, events announcements etc, on checkin receipts
List current checkins with car numbers, to identify unauthorised visitors
Options for interim or part payments or payment on departure
Unallocated bookings option
Pro-rata charging
Seasonal and 'maintenance' bookings
Mailmerge and Archive
Wide range of easy-to-operate mailmerge options for sending marketing letters or information to any selected groups of customers (mailmerge requires Microsoft Word)
Installation and configuration
Easy-to-use tabbed screen for setting up site-specific information
Initial setup provided free
Security
Automatic and manual backup facilities to guard against loss of data
Hardware requirements
PC running Windows 98 or later, 17 inch display at 800 x 600 resolution recommended, inkjet or laser printer.