Learn how to use the side panel to access booking Insights, other features, and booking details.
New to the Booking Calendar? You can read the first article in this series for an overview of the Booking Calendar.
Which plans include this feature?
Legacy: Soho, Pro, Plus, Enterprise, Flex
New: Growth (Subscription), Growth (Online Booking Fee), Managed
→ Learn more about our new plans or how to change your plan.
Where can I find this feature using the top menu?
Calendar > Booking
What more do I need to use this feature?
- Admin or restricted permissions to View Calendars.
- Booking, bookings, and more bookings!
Which Checkfront version supports this feature - classic, new or both?
- This feature is available in both our classic version using items (Inventory > Items) and our newest version using products (Inventory > Products). → Learn more about products
Viewing booking information
Back to topYou can access more details about each booking by clicking on the booking to open the booking side panel. All other bookings for that day are listed for easy access and search.
Gaining insights from the booking header
Back to topThe header of the side panel gives you a roll-up of the day's numbers where applicable, including...
Booking Insights | ||
Date in focus |
This is the date in focus within the booking side panel. This is the day you selected within the Booking Calendar. | |
Total number of bookings for the day |
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The total number of bookings for the day in focus. This includes all the bookings listed within the booking side panel. |
Total number of Guests + guest types breakdown |
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The total number of Guests for that day. This includes all the bookings listed within the booking side panel. Included in brackets is a breakdown of the numbers by Guest types, for example, the number of Children, Adults, or Guests. |
Total Amount Paid |
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This is the total amount paid for the day in focus and all the bookings listed. |
Total Amount Due |
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This is the remaining amount due for the day in focus and all the bookings listed. |
Searching or opening the daily manifest
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Search |
Find a booking by Booker, source, booking code, or item/product within the day in focus. | |
Open Daily Manifest |
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Option to open the Daily Manifest in a new tab. Learn more about the Daily Manifest here. |
Viewing booking details
Back to topView additional information regarding the booking selected (highlighted in blue) and all other bookings for the day!
Booking Details | ||
Booking Code |
The Booking Code associated with the Booking. Click on the Booking Code to access the related Booking Invoice in a new tab. Learn more about the Booking Invoice and Booking Details included here. Under the Booking Code is also a list of items or products booked, e.g. Walking Tour with a Taste of London.
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Items or Products booked |
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This is a list of the item(s) or product(s) within the booking. |
Booker |
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This is the name of the person who submitted the booking. Included in brackets is a breakdown of the numbers by guest types, for example, the number of Children, Adults, or Guests. |
Booker Email |
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This is the email address of the person who submitted the booking. Clicking on the email address begins a new email message within the email application configured for use with your computer. You can also copy and paste the email address into your preferred application. |
Booking Start and End Date/time |
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These are the start and end dates of the first item/product in the booking. Start and end times are included for per Time and Timeslot Allocations. |
Booking Payment |
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This is the payment made towards the booking. The amount due is displayed in brackets next to the payment amount if any amount is still owing, for example: Payment: $0.00 (Due: $258.52) |
Booking Source |
This identifies the source of the booking, whether it be a Staff member, Partner, or booked by a Customer directly through your website. | |
Booking Status |
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This is the current status of the booking. You can change the status of the booking using the drop-down menu. Learn more about Booking Statuses here. |
Check-in and Check-out |
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Check-in or check-out your Guests associated with the booking. This applies to high-level booking and any associated Guests if using Guest Forms.
You can Reset Check-in if the booking is checked-out in error. |
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