I have been talking to a prospective client about putting in a semi-automated system along with Joomla, for managing his travel accommodation bookings.

He already has a Joomla site, but it needs upgrading in terms of functionality.

Nice guy, reasonable, but i'm not an expert in this area, and dont feel i have the knowledge to fit his requirements, esp. re the process flow of taking and managing bookings.

Anyone else out there want to pick this up?

I was looking at JomRes, which I thought might have needed some customisation to get it over the line.

Let me know
thanks
Dex

I might be able to help - can I get some more details about how it would work?
I have just completed a complex camp booking form using DT Register and might be up to the task (the system has features like early-bird discounts, closing dates, pay extra for special accommodation etc).

Hi Thanks for your reply.

The two tricky bits are:

1. that they waitlist bookings (i.e. can have more than one unconfirmed booking for a room) and they have some complex logic for assigning the room, accepting deposits and letting others know they didnt get it. Includes gazumping clause!

2. They want much of their process to be automated (enquiry -> booking - > waitlist -> deposit payment via eWAY -> cancel unpaid bookings -> receive documentation -> payment reminder -> balance payment) triggering emails for various purposes to all parties. JomRes didnt look like it could handle the details.



If this sounds like something you can get DT Register to do, I should put you in touch with the client.

sounds a bit too complex for DT Register as well.
DT Register (as well as JoomRes) could probably be used as the basis, but would require some hefty customisation - a bit beyond me I'm afraid!

Yeah, my thoughts entirely.
Thanks for responding
Dex