How can I add/delete a manual calendar block?

Managing your calendar effectively is essential for maximizing bookings and ensuring smooth property operations. This guide explains how to add and delete manual calendar blocks in the Holidu Host platform.

How to Add a Manual Calendar Block

Follow these steps to add a manual calendar block to your availability:

1. Log into your Holidu Host account and access your dashboard
2. Navigate to the Calendar section located at the top of your dashboard
3. In the Availability area on the right side, click the Block button
4. Select your block type:
   • Choose Manual Booking for personal stays or property maintenance
   • Choose Date Block to simply block dates without additional details
5. Select your dates by clicking the start date, then clicking the end date you want to block
6. Click Confirm dates on the right side
7. Fill in any required information in the pop-up form that appears
8. Click Save to apply the changes to your calendar

How to Delete a Manual Calendar Block

If you need to remove a calendar block, follow these simple steps:

1. Access your Holidu Host account and go to the Calendar section
2. Find the blocked dates you want to remove
3. Click on the blocked dates to select them
4. Select Remove Block from the menu that appears
5. Confirm your action if prompted
6. Save changes to update your calendar

Important Considerations for Calendar Management

Maximize Your Booking Potential

Keeping your calendar updated prevents double bookings and helps maximize your occupancy rates. Regularly review and adjust your calendar blocks to capture every possible booking opportunity.

Lead Time and Availability Control

Currently, there is no automatic way to set an opening or closing date for bookings based on lead time (for example, after 9, 12, or 18 months). To control availability beyond a certain timeframe, you will need to manually block or unblock the relevant dates as needed.

Cleaning and Turnaround Time

If you require at least one day to clean the property before a new guest checks in, that date should be manually blocked as soon as possible. It is not currently possible to set this automatically, so plan ahead to ensure adequate preparation time between guests.

Price Campaign Management

If you want more control over when bookings are accepted, consider opting out of the copy price campaign and setting prices for only the periods you wish to accept reservations. This gives you an additional layer of control over your availability.

Best Practices for Calendar Blocking

• Block dates immediately after confirming personal use or maintenance needs
• Always confirm date changes have been saved before closing the calendar
• Review your calendar regularly to ensure blocks are current and accurate
• Plan cleaning and turnaround time in advance by blocking appropriate dates
• Use manual blocks strategically to optimize your booking window

By following these practices, you can ensure your calendar remains accurate and helps you manage your property efficiently while maintaining high availability for potential guests.

If you need further assistance with managing your calendar blocks, please use our contact form to reach our support team.