Overview
Channel Production is an essential report that should be reviewed at least once a month. This report provides detailed insights into your production across various segments and channels.
Analyzing the sources and rates of your reservations is just as crucial as monitoring your property's overall occupancy.
Access the Channel Production Report
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The Property Owner has access to Production Reports by default. The rest of the users can be given permission to access by the Property Owner inside Roles. Learn more: Roles and Permissions.
Apply Filters
The Channel Production filters enable you to refine your search and display precisely the information you are seeking. Find further details about each filter below:
- Period: Specify the dates you would like to compare
- Room types: Select your accommodation types
- Reservation source: Select the channel(s) (reservation source) you would like to see
- Sub Channels: These are channel categories in detail. For example, Wholesaler/OTA (Channel/source), Booking.com (Sub Channel). When the option Sub-Channel is turned ON, you will be able to compare each channel to understand opportunities.
- Click Apply to generate the report.
- Clear the filters for new criteria, if needed
- Export to: Download the report as a PDF/Excel
This report uses the service date for all financial statistics, which is the date the product or service is delivered. With proper permission, the service date can be backdated to recognize revenue and expenses in the correct period. To learn the difference between the Service Date and the Transaction Date, click here.
Understanding the graphics
Monitor your revenue by channel according to the dates/filters applied. This graphic shows the percentage distribution per channel and/or subchannel.
With subchannels:
Without subchannels:
The Room Nights graphic shows the number of room nights and the corresponding percentage by channel/subchannel according to the selected dates.
With subchannels:
Without subchannels:
This graphic shows your average daily rate across your connected channels. The bottom section displays the values in your property's currency, while the side section provides an overview of the channels and subchannels that meet the filtered criteria.
With subchannels:
Without subchannels:
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FAQ
Why does this report use Service Date instead of Transaction Date?
The report uses Service Date as a filterable date to support common reporting needs. The Transaction Date/Time remains immutable to ensure rigorous accounting accuracy.
How is transaction data handled in the Channel Production Report?
Transaction data is pulled from the accounting service, which provides detailed transaction-level records aligned with USALI standards. Transactions are not editable; when changes occur, they are recorded through equal and opposite reversal entries.
What revenue is included in the Channel Production Report?
Revenue includes Room Rates, No-Show fees, and Manual Room Revenue Adjustments. Taxes, fees, and cancellation fees are excluded from the revenue calculations.
Can I email the Channel Production Report automatically?
Automatic emailing is not available for this report. The report can be downloaded at any time using the Export To option and shared as needed.
What are Accounting Codes in the Channel Production report?
Accounting Codes categorize specific transactions following USALI standards to standardize how room revenue is grouped for reporting.
In this report, the codes are bucketed as follows:
| Description | Code |
|---|---|
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Total Room Revenue: Total of Room Rate Other Room Revenue Room Revenue Adjustments |
1000 + 1000R + 1000V + 1100 + 1100R + 1100V + 1200 + 1200R + 1200V + 1000A + 1100A + 1200A |
Unlike other reports, the Channel Production Report does not show Accounting Codes.
Below is an example of the codes associated with the transactions:
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