# Preparing hotels and restaurants for pilgrimage peaks with systems that don’t stop

> At least a month before pilgrimage season: review the booking system to prevent double booking and prepare group and agent reservations, confirm reception and restaurant work offline, arrange backup power for devices, train seasonal staff, and load-test above expected traffic.

Source: https://www.al-arjan.com/en/blog/hotel-peak-season · العربية: https://www.al-arjan.com/ar/blog/hotel-peak-season.md

Author: [AUTHOR_NAME] — 2026-09-26

## The readiness checklist

- Close double availability between direct and agent bookings
- Group lists ready for bulk check-in
- Restaurant POS and kitchen printers working offline
- UPS for critical devices
- Temporary limited accounts for seasonal staff
- Daily occupancy, revenue and cash report
- A support number reachable all season

## After the season

Review the numbers: actual peak days, average stay, best-selling restaurant items and issues that arose. This review makes next season easier and more profitable.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can the system be tested before the season?

Yes, with a load test simulating more than expected volume, well before the season.

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