inventory release
noun
Definition of inventory release
An inventory release is the process by which campsites, cabins, or other bookable units are made available in a reservation system. Inventory may be released according to a schedule, after a cancellation, or when a temporary hold expires.
An example of inventory release in a sentence
We logged in before the inventory release so we’d be ready when the campsites became bookable.
Related terms for inventory release
- scheduled release time
- reservable period
- reservation window policy
- unlock alert
- campsite booking website
The above is an entry in Campnab’s Pretty Darned Useful Glossary of Camping Terms. This glossary is another project from us, the two Erics (@shelkie and @karj). We had a harebrained idea to create a dictionary containing every single camping term we came across. Admittedly, this is taking some effort—and leaving us with less time for camping. D’oh!
Click on this link to report an error. We all make misteaks from time to time. 😉
What is Campnab?
Campnab is a little app that monitors sold-out parks for cancellations. When it spots an availability that matches your requirements, it sends you a notification by text message—so you can try to book it. Sound interesting? Here’s a video with more information:
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