Difference Between Blocks and Stop Sell
Both Blocks and Stop Sell are used to prevent reservations, but they differ in where they are configured, their intended purpose, and how they affect reporting.
Item | Block | Stop Sell |
Configured In | Booking calendar | Price Calendar |
Applies To | Individual room | Room type and Rate plan |
Main Purpose | Make the room unavailable. | Stop selling inventory |
Room assignments for reservations | × | ✓ |
Impact on OCC | Settings | ✓ Included as available inventory (treated as sellable inventory) |
What Is a Block?
A Block is used to make a specific room unavailable.
Typical use cases include:
Owner stays
Staff stays
Maintenance
Repairs or out-of-service rooms
A blocked room cannot receive new reservations and cannot be assigned to existing reservations during the blocked period.
What Is Stop Sell?
Stop Sell is used to stop selling a room type or rate plan.
Typical use cases include:
Closing sales for specific dates
Stopping sales for specific rate plans
Adjusting availability during special events
Managing availability for individual OTAs
Unlike a Block, a Stop Sell does not make the room itself unavailable. The room remains available for room assignment to existing reservations.
Which One Should You Use?
Use Block when you want to:
Reserve a room for owner or staff use
Perform room maintenance or repairs
Make a specific room unavailable
Use Stop Sell when you want to:
Stop accepting new reservations
Stop selling a specific rate plan
Temporarily close inventory as part of your sales strategy
Although Block and Stop Sell serve similar purposes, they are designed for different use cases:
Block: Makes a room unavailable for use.
Stop Sell: Stops the room or rate plan from being sold.
Choose the option that best fits your operational needs.