Drag & Drop Reservations

Move and reschedule reservations by dragging them to new dates or properties on the calendar

4 min read Property Manager Intermediate
Manager Admin
Boom PMS Calendar with Draggable Reservations
Reservations can be moved by dragging them to new dates or properties

Overview

The drag and drop feature in Boom PMS makes rescheduling reservations quick and intuitive. Instead of manually editing reservation details, you can simply drag a reservation bar to new dates or even to a different property.

This is especially useful when:

  • Guests request date changes
  • You need to relocate guests to a different property
  • Resolving scheduling conflicts
  • Optimizing occupancy by rearranging bookings

Moving Reservations to Different Dates

Step 1: Locate the Reservation

Find the reservation you want to move on the calendar. Reservations appear as colored horizontal bars spanning the check-in to check-out dates.

Step 2: Click and Hold

Click on the reservation bar and hold your mouse button down. The cursor will change to indicate you're in drag mode.

Step 3: Drag to New Dates

While holding the mouse button, drag the reservation left (earlier) or right (later) to the desired new check-in date. A preview will show where the reservation will land.

Step 4: Release to Confirm

Release the mouse button to drop the reservation in its new position. A confirmation dialog will appear showing:

  • Original dates
  • New dates
  • Any price changes

Click Confirm to save the changes or Cancel to revert.

Moving to a Different Property

Drag Between Property Rows

You can also move reservations between properties:

  1. Click and hold the reservation
  2. Drag it vertically to a different property row
  3. Position it on the desired dates
  4. Release to drop

The system will check if the target property is available for those dates before allowing the move.

Extending or Shortening Stays

Resize by Dragging Edges

To change the length of a reservation:

  1. Hover over the left edge (check-in) or right edge (check-out) of the reservation
  2. The cursor will change to a resize indicator
  3. Click and drag the edge to extend or shorten the stay
  4. Release to confirm the new dates

Movement Restrictions

Not all reservations can be freely moved. The system enforces certain rules:

Restriction Reason
Blocked Dates Cannot move reservations to dates that are blocked
Existing Reservations Cannot overlap with other confirmed reservations
Channel Bookings OTA bookings may have restrictions on date changes
Past Dates Cannot move reservations to dates in the past
Minimum Stay Must respect minimum night requirements

Pro Tips

Check Availability First
Before dragging, look at the target dates to ensure they're clear. Available dates appear in white/light colors, while occupied or blocked dates are colored.
Price Updates Automatically
When you move a reservation to different dates, the price will automatically recalculate based on the rates for those new dates. Review the confirmation dialog carefully.
Communicate with Guests
Always communicate with guests before moving their reservation. Even if they requested the change, send a confirmation message with the updated dates and any price adjustments.
Undo with Cancel
If you accidentally drop a reservation in the wrong place, click "Cancel" in the confirmation dialog to undo the move immediately.

What's Next?

Now that you can move reservations on the calendar: