👉 When departure is near, rules apply.
📘 What is Close to Departure (CTD)?
Close to Departure (CTD) is a restriction that limits changes, cancellations or bookings just before the guest’s departure date, to protect revenue and operational planning.
- Applied to special rates or room blocks.
- Ensures that confirmed bookings are maintained until the end of the stay.
✅ Why is Close to Departure (CTD) important?
Because it helps hotels protect revenue and plan operations:
- Prevents last-minute cancellations or modifications affecting occupancy and service.
- Allows inventory control for the final days of stay.
- Improves management of resources and services linked to the stay.
💡 Practical example of Close to Departure
A hotel sets a 2-day CTD: a guest cannot cancel or modify their reservation in the 48 hours before check-out without penalty.
🔄 Disambiguation of Close to Departure
- CTD vs CTA (Close to Arrival): CTA limits bookings near arrival; CTD limits actions near departure.
- CTD vs Standard Cancellation Policies: CTD is a specific time-based restriction, while cancellation policy applies to the whole reservation.
In summary:
Close to Departure = a restriction that controls cancellations, changes or bookings just before departure, protecting hotel revenue and operations.
Perfecto 😎, aquà tienes la entrada de PAX siguiendo la estructura habitual de glosario, primero en español y luego en inglés británico:
