Closed to Arrival (CTA)
Closed to Arrival (CTA) is a revenue control restriction prohibiting new guest check-ins on a specific calendar date, while allowing guests who arrived on preceding days to stay through that date.
Why It Matters for Independent Operators
CTA prevents short-stay arrivals on peak compression dates from fragmenting multi-night reservation blocks, protecting high-revenue extended stays across multi-day holiday periods.
Practical Scenario & Calculation
[Illustrative Scenario] A luxury villa mandates CTA on December 31. Guests cannot check in on New Year Eve itself; they must check in on December 29 or 30 for a multi-day stay.
How Operators Can Apply This Concept
Use CTA alongside MinLOS during major destination festivals and conventions to maximize stay duration and reduce front-desk check-in congestion.
Common Misunderstanding to Avoid
CTA does not mean the hotel is closed or full; it simply blocks check-in on that specific date for new incoming reservations.