What is a room block?
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A room block is a group of guest rooms held at a negotiated rate for a specific event or organisation, with a defined attrition allowance and cut-off date after which unsold rooms are released back to general inventory.
Why it matters
Negotiated group rate
Properties offer a discount in exchange for volume commitment; the group becomes the master account for the block.
Attrition + cut-off
If the block doesn't fill by the cut-off date, attrition clauses cap the group's financial liability for unsold rooms.
Pickup pace matters
Revenue managers track pickup pace daily so they can release inventory back to transient if the group is underperforming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a room block different from individual reservations?
A room block is a bulk allocation held under one contract with one master account. Individual reservations are booked directly by each guest at prevailing rates.
What is room-block attrition?
Attrition is the percentage of contracted rooms the group can release without penalty — typically 10 to 20 percent. Anything below that triggers an attrition fee equal to the unpaid room revenue.
Can a room block be split across multiple hotels?
Yes — multi-property room blocks are common for large MICE events or GSO accounts. A Global Sales Office coordinates inventory, rates, and pickup pace across each contributing property.
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