The Venue Search module in GRATIS enables users to initiate a new enquiry, allowing you to explore a wide range of venue options. You can select venues based on various criteria and create a shortlist, which can be transferred to a new enquiry. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• ADVANCED SEARCH
• QUICK SEARCH
• MAP SEARCH
• VENUE NAME
• CREATING THE SHORTLIST

• Navigate to the Venue Search module by selecting it from the left-hand side menu.

• At the top of the screen, you will find the three search options.

ADVANCED SEARCH

• Click on "Advanced Search" to access a pop-up with extensive filters to do your search.

• Geographic Location: Filter venues by Region, Country, Destination and other parameters.

• Hotel/Venue: Choose Venue Group, Affiliation or Green Accredited venues, for instance.

• Meeting Rooms: Filter by room layout and capacity, helpful for larger events.

• Bedrooms: Customise your search based on accommodation requirements.

• Transportation: Specify electric charging parking spaces or proximity to airports or train stations.

• Hotel/Venue Style: Select from nearly 50 venue styles to suit your needs.

• Equipment: Filter venues that offer specific equipment.

• Facilities: Choose from around 80 facility options, such as saunas or golf courses.

• Delegate Rates: Filter venues based on the number of required delegates.

• Listing Type: We categorise venues in our system into Full Subscription, which are the venues that have a subscription to be advertised by venuedirectory.com, and Basic Listing, meaning the venues that don’t have a subscription.

• Select "All" for all venue types.

• Click Search to view the results.

QUICK SEARCH

• Use this option to search based on venue locality.

• Customise your search by selecting your preferred criteria.

• Click "Search" to view the results.

MAP SEARCH

• Utilise a map to define the search area.

• Zoom in or out using your mouse's scroll wheel.

• Click on the area you wish to search within and specify the search radius.

• In the "Search Criteria" tab, at the top, you will find the same options as in the "Advanced Search".

VENUE NAME

• Start typing in the name of venues you wish to add to your shortlist.

• Click on the venue(s) you want to add.

CREATING THE SHORTLIST

• After selecting the venues you want to include in your enquiry, click on “Transfer shortlist to enquiry”.

You will be directed to the New enquiry process in the Enquiries module. Add the necessary information, and you can proceed with your enquiry as usual.