Content Manager - Editing Accommodations
The Content Manager in itrvl is designed to simplify accommodation management, from editing details to uploading photos. This guide will walk you through the steps to navigate, filter, and update accommodations.
Steps to Manage Accommodations
1. Accessing the Content Manager: Click on the Navigation Menu and select ‘Content Manager v2’ to begin.
2. Navigating to Accommodations: In Content Manager v2, click on the ‘Accommodations’ tab to access the list of accommodations.
3. Searching for Accommodations: Use the Search by Name or Supplier Code field to locate accommodations. Enter the name or code to find a specific listing.
4. Filtering by Country or Region: Use the Country or Region field to filter accommodations based on location. For example, selecting "Italy" will display all accommodations within Italy.
5. Applying Additional Filters: Refine your results with these filters:
- Preferred Accommodation: Curated by Product Managers.
- Disabled Only: Includes accommodations disabled by the Window team.
- Enabled Only: Displays only active accommodations.
- Rest of World Only: Excludes Africa-based accommodations.
6. Clearing Filters: Click ‘Clear Filters’ to reset all applied filters, including search terms and location selections.
7. Downloading Accommodations Data: Click the ‘Download’ button to export data. Choose between:
- Download All: Exports all accommodations matching your filters.
- Download Current: Restricted to itrvl Content team use.
8. Sorting Accommodations: Sort accommodations by clicking on a column title (e.g., Name, Supplier Code):
- One click: Sort ascending.
- Two clicks: Sort descending.
- Three clicks: Clear sorting.
9. Understanding Accommodation Columns: Each accommodation listing includes the following details:
- Name: Editable; initially uploaded by the Window team.
- Supplier Code: Unique identifier, non-editable.
- Country & Region: Preloaded by the Window team. To amend errors, contact them via Asana.
- Edited By: Shows the last editor's name.
- Last Edit: Displays the timestamp of the latest edit.
10. Editing Accommodation Details: To edit an accommodation, click on the row. From there, you can update:
- Name: Editable directly.
- Latitude & Longitude: Use decimal format (e.g., +34.425714).
- Description: Visible to clients in the Client Portal and Itinerary Builder.
- Internal Notes/Flags: Notes for internal use, visible to Travel Designers.
- Activities & Amenities: Add or edit available features.
11. Saving Edits: Click the ‘Save’ button to retain changes before exiting or navigating to the Accommodation Content section.
12. Managing Accommodation Content: In the Accommodation Content tab, you can upload and manage photos:
12.1 Adding Photos: Click ‘Add Photos’ to upload images. It is recommended to use a 16:9 aspect ratio, though itrvl supports any ratio.
12.2 Reordering Photos: To reorder images, drag and drop them in the desired sequence. The top-left image becomes the Hero image.
12.3 Downloading Photos: Click the cloud icon on a photo to save it to your computer.
12.4 Previewing Photos: Use the screen icon on a photo to view it in full-screen mode.
12.5 Deleting Photos: Click the bin icon to remove a specific photo. To delete multiple photos, select them using the checkboxes and click ‘Delete Selection’. Deleted photos are removed instantly without a confirmation prompt.
13. Closing an Accommodation: All changes are saved automatically. To close the accommodation, click the arrow beside its name.