Periods

What are periods in RevControl?

Periods are user-defined date ranges that you use to apply settings in RevControl to specific dates. They form the basis for varying rules and pricing settings over time.

Common use cases include:

• Seasons (such as high and low season)
• School holidays
• Public holidays and events
• Special weekends or specific weeks

Once a period is created, it can be selected in various settings, such as minimum rates, occupancy supplements, and maximum rates.

Where can you find the period configuration?

You manage all periods via:

Settings → Configuration → Periods

On this page you will see:

• An overview of all existing periods
• A calendar on the left-hand side where periods are shown visually
• A color per period for quick recognition
• Actions to create, edit, or delete periods

Creating a new period

There are two ways to add a new period.

Option 1: Using the calendar

1. Drag across the desired date range in the left-hand calendar.
2. Release to create a new period.
3. Provide the period with:
   • A name
   • A color
4. Check the start and end date and save.

Option 2: Using the orange plus button

1. Click the orange plus icon in the top-right corner.
2. Enter a name.
3. Manually select a start and end date.
4. Choose a color for the period.
5. Save the period.

Managing existing periods

In the overview, each period has a three-dot menu (⋯) next to it. This allows you to:

• Edit
  Adjust the name, dates, or color.
• Delete
  Remove the period.

Main periods and sub-periods

RevControl supports periods on two levels:

• Main periods (for example High season or April)
• Sub-periods that fall entirely within another period

Sub-periods allow you to define exceptions without having to split your entire structure.

Practical examples

• Easter weekend within April
  April has regular settings, but the Easter weekend requires different rules.
• School holiday within high season
  During the holiday, higher prices apply than in the rest of the season.

Default settings and order of application

For every date in RevControl, a set of settings always applies. This follows a fixed hierarchy:

1. Default settings
   Apply to all dates without a period.
2. Settings per period
   Override the default settings for dates within the period.
3. Settings per sub-period
   Override both the default settings and the main period settings.

The more specific the period, the higher the priority.

What happens if no period is set?

For dates where no period applies, RevControl automatically uses the default settings.

This includes, among others:

• Minimum rates
• Occupancy supplements
• Maximum rates

No additional configuration is required.

Selectively applying settings per period

Not every setting needs to be overridden by a period.
For each type of setting, you can indicate whether it should apply to a period.

This makes it possible to use periods in a very targeted way.

Example

• Default settings
  • Minimum rate €100
  • Standard occupancy supplements
• Period: High season
  • ✔️ Minimum rate increased to €130
  • ❌ Occupancy supplements remain at default
• Sub-period: School holiday
  • ✔️ Minimum rate increased to €150
  • ✔️ Adjusted occupancy supplements

Only the selected settings are overridden; all others automatically remain equal to the underlying configuration.

Common terms and synonyms

Users may refer to periods using different terms, such as:

• Seasons
• Date ranges
• Time windows
• Period-based settings

In RevControl, the official term is always Periods.

Summary

• Periods define when specific settings apply
• You work with default settings, periods, and sub-periods
• Sub-periods override main periods
• Per setting type, you decide whether a period should override it
• Color usage helps maintain overview and recognition

With a well-structured period setup, you maintain control, clarity, and flexibility in your pricing and rule strategy.