What is a group block?
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A group block is the contracted set of rooms and meeting space held for a single organisation's event, governed by one contract with a master account, an attrition clause, and a cut-off date. It is the primary unit of inventory a hotel sales team manages.
Why it matters
Contracted as one unit
Rooms + meeting space + ancillary services are held under one contract with one master account and consistent terms.
Sits inside the PMS room-block tooling
Hotel S&C systems track group blocks distinctly from transient inventory, with their own forecasting, attrition, and BEO workflows.
Multi-property where needed
Large association meetings or MICE events split blocks across multiple properties via GSO coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a group block and a room block?
A room block is the bedroom inventory specifically. A group block is the broader contracted package — rooms plus meeting space, F&B, AV, and ancillary — for an event.
How big does a booking need to be to count as a group?
Most hotels treat 10+ rooms or any contracted meeting-space booking as a group. The threshold determines whether a property's S&C or transient team owns the lead.
Can a group block include just meeting space without rooms?
Yes — these are typically called day-meeting or dry-block bookings, and many properties have separate contract templates and rate cards for them.
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