signature. Registration cards combine the F-form and C-form into a single card with a distinct section for the C-form details. Registration cards are usually made in triplicate. The first copy is retained by the front office for hotel reference, the second copy is the C-form copy and the third copy is the front office cashier’s copy. Advantages Privacy of guest information Multiple guest registration is possible at the same time Permits innovations in registration such as in-room check-in etc. Storage is much easier Disadvantages Can be easily misplaced More expensive than the bound book register and loose leaf register 3. Room and Rate Assignment Room assignment is an important part of the registration process. It involves identifying and allocating an available room in a specific room category to a guest. On the basis of reservation information, specific rooms and rates may be pre- Pre-assigning a specific room depends on the room’s forecasted availability status and how appropriately the room meets the guest’s needs. Room assignments are finalized during the registration process. Determining the guest’s needs by room type alone is not sufficient. Hotels typically offer a variety of room rates for similar types of rooms. Room rates for rooms with identical bed configurations may vary based on room size, quality of furnishings, location, amenities, and other factors. Front desk agents must be aware of each room’s rate category, current occupancy status, furnishings, location, and amenities to best satisfy guest requests. Future reservation commitments must also be considered during room assignment so that rooms are not assigned in conflict wit near future reservation needs. Room Status Effective room and rate assignment depends on accurate and timely room status information. It is usually discussed along two time lines: In the long term (beyond the present night), a room’s readiness is described by it’s reservation status. In the short term, a room's readiness is described by its housekeeping status, which refers to its availability for immediate assignment. Knowing whether a
signature. Registration cards combine the F-form and C-form into a single card with a distinct section for the C-form details. Registration cards are usually made in triplicate. The first copy is retained by the front office for hotel reference, the second copy is the C-form copy and the third copy is the front office cashier’s copy. Advantages Privacy of guest information Multiple guest registration is possible at the same time Permits innovations in registration such as in-room check-in etc. Storage is much easier Disadvantages Can be easily misplaced More expensive than the bound book register and loose leaf register 3. Room and Rate Assignment Room assignment is an important part of the registration process. It involves identifying and allocating an available room in a specific room category to a guest. On the basis of reservation information, specific rooms and rates may be Pre-assigning a specific room depends on the room’s forecasted availability status and how appropriately the room meets the guest’s needs. Room assignments are finalized during the registration process. Determining the guest’s needs by room type alone is not sufficient. Hotels typically offer a variety of room rates for similar types of rooms. Room rates for rooms with identical bed configurations may vary based on room size, quality of furnishings, location, amenities, and other factors. Front desk agents must be aware of each room’s rate category, current occupancy status, furnishings, location, and amenities to best satisfy guest requests. Future reservation commitments must also be considered during room assignment so that rooms are not assigned in conflict wit near future reservation needs. Room Status Effective room and rate assignment depends on accurate and timely room status information. It is usually discussed along two time lines: In the long term (beyond the present night), a room’s readiness is described by it’s reservation status. In the short term, a room's readiness is described by its housekeeping status, which refers to its availability for immediate assignment. Knowing whether a pre-