👉 Your clients counted one by one.
📘 What is PAX?
PAX is a term used in hospitality and tourism to refer to the number of people or passengers occupying a room, attending an event, or using a service.
- Common in hotel bookings, transport, and group tours.
- Helps plan services, catering and resources according to actual guest numbers.
✅ Why is PAX important?
Because it helps plan and adjust operations and costs:
- Determines beds, meals and amenities needed.
- Allows calculating revenue per person and adjusting rates.
- Essential for reports, occupancy control and events.
💡 Practical example of PAX
A hotel receives a booking for 2 adults and 1 child. In this case, PAX = 3, and 3 beds, 3 breakfasts, and amenities are prepared for each guest.
🔄 Disambiguation of PAX
- PAX vs Rooms: A room may accommodate 2 or more PAX; PAX counts actual people.
- PAX vs Bookings: A booking can include several PAX; each is counted for services and planning.
In summary:
PAX = number of people, not rooms, consuming accommodation or services.
