Managing Discount Codes in Bookengo
The Discounts section in the Bookengo admin allows the hotel to create, manage, and track promotional codes that reduce (or fully remove) the shuttle price for guests.
Access to Admin panel:admin.bookengo.com
1. Creating a New Discount Code
When clicking Create, the hotel is taken to the form used to define a new discount code.
1.1 Code
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This is the text the guest will enter (e.g., MEMBER, BONVOY, STAFF50).
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Click Generate Code to auto-create a random code.
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Codes are not case-sensitive.
1.2 Usage Limit
Defines how many times the code can be used.
Options:
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Usage Limit (number)
- Example: 5 → The code is valid only for the first 5 bookings.
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Unlimited
- Code can be used an unlimited number of times until it expires.
1.3 Valid Period
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Define a start date and end date.
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Outside this window, the code will show as “invalid” to guests.
This allows promotions such as:
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Seasonal offers (e.g., Christmas discount)
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One-week staff testing window
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Long-term standing discounts for hotel members
1.4 Discount Value
Choose between:
a) Percentage
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Example: 100% → Free ride
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Example: 90% → Guest pays €0.50 instead of €5
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Example: 50% → Guest pays €2.50
b) Fixed Amount
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Example: 1 EUR → €1 discount from the total
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Example: 5 EUR → Free return ride when price is €5
1.5 Save
Click Save to activate the discount immediately.
3. Practical Use Cases (for SOP)
MEMBER
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€1 discount
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Long-term usage
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For hotel loyalty members
100
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100% discount
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Used twice
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Good for staff testing or compensation
4. Operational Rules for Staff
Who can create discounts?
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Front Office Manager
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Director of Rooms
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Operations Manager
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Revenue Manager
When to use a discount?
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Guest satisfaction incidents
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Compensation for delays
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Early opening promotions
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Long-term loyalty partnerships
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Staff or management testing
Important SOP Notes
✔ Never create public large-value codes without expiration
✔ For VIP guests, create single-use codes (usage limit = 1)
✔ Codes take effect immediately once saved
✔ Deleting a code makes all previous links invalid
✔ Track “Total Discounted” monthly for reporting
Last updated Dec 10, 2025

