Ever felt stuck with rooms you couldn't sell because they were tied up in allocations to travel agencies? And worse, when it was clear they weren't going to be booked, you couldn't quickly offer them up to someone else?  

Well, we've got a new solution that's going to change everything. Say hello to Allotments, now in Mews Operations  

What are Allotments and how do they work?

As you likely know, allotments are blocks of rooms you've set aside for travel agencies or corporate groups. In the past, if those rooms didn't get booked, you were stuck. You couldn't just flip them back to ‘available’ without jumping through hoops, leading to lost revenue and lower occupancy. Yikes. 

How do Allotments come into play?

Imagine you could put those vacant rooms back up for grabs, day by day, without manual processes. That's what Allotments do. Set them up once in Mews Operations, and they’ll automatically free up those unclaimed rooms – making them available to book through your site or other agents. 

For more details on precisely how to set up Allotments and make adjustments in your Mews platform, check out this video from our product expert, Aldair Borges. 

(Psst... no need to watch the whole thing! Skip to the chapters that are relevant for you.)

Why you'll love allotments: 

• More money, less stress: By freeing up and selling rooms that were previously locked down, you're opening up new revenue opportunities.  

• Say goodbye to manual hassles: Automating the release of inventory not only cuts down on errors but also saves your team a ton of time.  

• Freedom in flexibility: Got a sudden group inquiry? Adjust and restore released spaces with a few clicks, making sure you can always cater to those last-minute demands. 

• Longer contracts, happier sales teams: With the confidence that you can manage your space efficiently, securing those juicy year-long contracts with agencies has never been easier. 

This isn't just about solving a problem; it's about opening up new opportunities. With Allotments, you're doing so much more than reacting; you're planning, optimizing, and increasing your revenue in a way that was once out of reach. 

Whether you use allotments a lot or a little (see what I did there?), this new functionality is guaranteed to win your property back time and revenue.