This chapter describes the Bulk Documentation application where you can generate and send messages for a range of bookings or PCMs based on a variety of selection criteria.
The first section will show users how to send Supplier and Agent messages in bulk from bookings. This chapter also covers how to produce a bulk Voucher run for multiple bookings.
The second section will show users how to Send Supplier and Agent messages in bulk from PCMs. This is to assist organisations who work with series tours and may need to send communication to suppliers from the PCM.
Instruction on each procedure will be provided however users will determine their own company parameters within the filter tabs to select the required bookings, PCMs or services to send messages from.
Bulk Messaging Solutions
Bulk messaging is a general term where messages such as supplier and/or agent messages can be configured to send in a batch instead of sending messages one at a time from a booking.
There are a number operational solutions you can use 'Bulk Messaging' for we have listed some alternative uses:
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Some organisations choose to use bulk messaging to generate internal documentation such as Tour Booking Cost Sheets for their Tour Guides.
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Other organisations use the bulk messaging function to preform service status updates, generating a consolidated message to an email.
Bulk messaging solutions can generate messages using the filters provided and configured to save as repeat messages.