Event Sources

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Event Source Overview

The Event Source in an Event Record identifies how the event was initiated or where the booking originated from. It helps track and categorize the origin of the event request—such as through direct sales, online inquiries, third-party referrals, or internal departments. This information is essential for reporting, performance analysis, and understanding which channels are driving event business. When creating an event, users must select a predefined source to ensure consistent and accurate data across the system.

Navigate to Home > Event Administration > Event Setup >Event Sources

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Event Setup > Event Sources

Accessing and Creating Event Sources

The Event Sources screen displays a list of all existing event sources available for use with an event.

To create a new event source:

  1. Navigate to the Event Sources screen.

  2. Click the blue Add New button in the top-right corner to begin creating a new event source.

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Event Sources: Create a New Source


Adding a New Event Source

When you click Add Event Source, the Add Event Source screen will appear. Follow the steps below to configure the new source:

1. Name

  • Enter a clear and descriptive name for the event source.

    • Example: "Phone Call"

2. Code

  • Provide a unique code or internal identifier for the source.

    • This helps with tracking and reporting.

3. Default

  • If this is the default or most commonly used event source, toggle the Default switch to ON.

4. Source (Mapping to PMS)

  • Use the dropdown menu to select the corresponding source from the PMS’s master source list.

    • This ensures the EventKey source is properly mapped to the PMS source for accurate tracking.

5. Description

  • Add a brief description to provide additional context or notes about the source.

Once all required information has been entered, click the blue "Save" button to create the Event Source and finalize the setup.

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Event Source: Add Event Source


Confirmation

After saving, you will be returned to the Event Source listing screen.
Your newly created event source will now appear in the list and is available for selection when creating events.

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Event Source: New Source Created


🔄 Inactivating a Event Source

To deactivate a event source:

  1. From the Event Source listing screen, locate and select the Event Source you wish to inactivate.

  2. In the header, click the Active toggle to switch it off.

Once inactivated, the source will no longer appear in the Event Source listing and will not be available for selection on new events.

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Event Source: Select Source
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Event Source: Active Toggle
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Event Source: Source Inactivated & Removed


🔁 Reactivating an Inactive Event Source

To reactivate a event source:

  1. Navigate to the Event Source listing screen.

  2. Use the filter option to display All or Inactive event sources.

    • Active sources are marked with a green sidebar.

    • Inactive sources are marked with a grey sidebar.

  3. Locate the inactive event source you wish to reactivate and click to open it.

  4. In the header, toggle the Inactive switch to ON.

The source is now reactivated and will appear in the main Event Source listing screen, making it available for use again.

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Event Source: Filter
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Event Source: Select Inactive Filter
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Event Source: Inactive Toggle
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Event Source: Source Reactivated


🖥️ Where “Event Sources” Appears in the User Interface (UI)

There are several locations within EventKey event sources will appear both in the UI & Reports. Below are a few more common examples:

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Event Sources: Event Creation Flow_Basic Data
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Event Source: Event Record (Reservation)