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Front desk, housekeeping, night audit, billing and the daily work of running a property well.

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    Hotel city ledger explained: invoicing agencies and companies

    A city ledger holds balances owed by agencies and companies, not guests. This guide explains how to open accounts, transfer folios, invoice correctly, and resolve short payments.

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    13 min read

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    Hotel no-show handling: when to charge, release or reinstate

    A no-show is a guaranteed booking that was neither cancelled nor occupied. This guide explains when to declare it, how to charge based on channel rules, and how to reinstate a late arrival by reversing charges rather than deleting them.

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    12 min read

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    How to walk a guest when your hotel is overbooked

    Walking a guest means moving a confirmed arrival to another hotel at your cost. This guide explains how to verify the shortage, select whom to move, confirm the alternative, and record the incident.

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    11 min read

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    Hotel group bookings: block, rooming list and master folio

    A hotel group booking separates the guest, the contractor, and the payer. This guide walks you through block management, rooming lists, folio routing, and identity notifications to prevent disputes and ensure smooth settlement.

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    12 min read

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    Front office terms explained: folio, posting, routing and more

    Clarify front office terms like folio, posting, and routing to resolve billing disputes. Understand the difference between deposits and guarantees, and how business dates impact your reports.

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    12 min read

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    Hotel room status codes explained: VC, VD, OOO, OOS and more

    Understand the difference between out of order and out of service. Learn who sets each status and how to run the twice-daily check that keeps the desk and housekeeping aligned.

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    12 min read

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    How to void a folio charge without breaking the audit trail

    Correct folio errors without deleting evidence. This guide explains when to void, reverse or allow a charge, who should approve it, and how to handle fiscal documents and payments.

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    9 min read

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    Hotel operations management: how one business day fits together

    Hotel operations management coordinates teams and records to carry one stay from booking to a closed bill. Learn how the business day, night audit, and handoffs prevent operational failures.

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    11 min read