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Lesley: /* Step 5 - Set up payment collection (optional) */

2025-09-19T13:40:51Z

Step 5 - Set up payment collection (optional)

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	== '''Step 5''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==		== '''Step 5''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==
	You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ~~PAYMENTS > PAYMENT~~ COLLECTION. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.		You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > DEPOSIT COLLECTION DIRECT BOOKINGS. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.

	== '''Step 6''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==		== '''Step 6''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==

Lesley: /* Step 9 - Customize and connect the booking engine for commission free direct bookings (optional) */

2025-03-21T13:47:15Z

Step 9 - Customize and connect the booking engine for commission free direct bookings (optional)

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	Copy your widget to your website. To install the booking widgets on your web site you will need the ability to edit the HTML of your page. This may involve knowing the passwords for your web server and the ability to transfer your files. Your web hosting service should be able to provide information and assist you with this.		Copy your widget to your website. To install the booking widgets on your web site you will need the ability to edit the HTML of your page. This may involve knowing the passwords for your web server and the ability to transfer your files. Your web hosting service should be able to provide information and assist you with this.

	Guests who book directly will automatically receive a [:category:Confirmation_Messages\|confirmation message]] which you can customise the [ in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES.		Guests who book directly will automatically receive a [[:category:Confirmation_Messages\|confirmation message]] which you can customise the [ in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES.

	=='''Step 10''' - Download the free Beds24 app(optional)==		=='''Step 10''' - Download the free Beds24 app(optional)==

Annette at 17:08, 11 January 2025

2025-01-11T17:08:10Z

Annette: /* More functions and options */

2024-12-14T11:36:26Z

More functions and options

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	*Add [[:Category:Sub_Account\|subaccounts]] so owners or staff have their own login.		*Add [[:Category:Sub_Account\|subaccounts]] so owners or staff have their own login.
	*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.		*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.
			*Check [[Category:Daily_Use\|here]] for tips on how to work with Beds24.

Annette: /* More functions and options */

2024-12-10T18:37:51Z

More functions and options

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	Our free App for IOS and Android is there to help you with daily tasks which might need to be done while away from the desk. [[Mobile_App_Android_and_IOS\|More information about the app]].		Our free App for IOS and Android is there to help you with daily tasks which might need to be done while away from the desk. [[Mobile_App_Android_and_IOS\|More information about the app]].

	= More functions and options=		= More functions and options=
	*Customise the display of the [[:category:Calendar\| control panel CALENDAR]] page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.
	*Customise the display of the [[Preferences\|control panel]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.		*Customise the display of the [[Preferences\|control panel]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.
			*Customize the [[:Category:Dashbaord]].
	*Add [[:Category:Sub_Account\|subaccounts]] so owners or staff have their own login.		*Add [[:Category:Sub_Account\|subaccounts]] so owners or staff have their own login.
	*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.		*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.

Annette: /* More functions and options */

2024-12-10T18:31:14Z

More functions and options

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	*Customise the display of the [[:category:Calendar\| control panel CALENDAR]] page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.		*Customise the display of the [[:category:Calendar\| control panel CALENDAR]] page in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.
	*Customise the display of the [[Preferences\|control panel]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.		*Customise the display of the [[Preferences\|control panel]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES.
			*Add [[:Category:Sub_Account\|subaccounts]] so owners or staff have their own login.
	*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.		*When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions or check the start page of this support wiki.

Lesley: /* Step by Step Setup */

2024-05-13T14:02:58Z

Step by Step Setup

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	=== Views and Settings ===		=== Views and Settings ===
	*To setup the look of your Control Panel go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES and check the settings for your account Control Panel.		To setup the look of your Control Panel go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES and check the settings for your account Control Panel.

	<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}}</span> Most of the settings can be left with the default value, for more information on each setting, use (?) for the context help.		<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}}</span> Most of the settings can be left with the default value, for more information on each setting, use (?) for the context help.
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	If you want to send Emails from Beds24, then you need to setup your outgoing email.		If you want to send Emails from Beds24, then you need to setup your outgoing email.

	*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > OUTGOING EMAIL and for instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (? icon right) of this page.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > OUTGOING EMAIL and for instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (? icon right) of this page.

	=== Host Notifications ===		=== Host Notifications ===
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	Access including API and security settings can be managed from this menu.		Access including API and security settings can be managed from this menu.

	*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT ACCESS >		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT ACCESS >
	**Change Password		*Change Password
	**Administrator Email ~~address~~		*Administrator Email
	**Additional Login		*Additional Login
	**2Factor Authentication		*2Factor Authentication
	**API Keys		*API Keys

	=== Privacy ===		=== Privacy ===
	Privacy rules for data management should be managed from this menu. We provide settings that allow you to control how your guest's data is stored in Beds24.		Privacy rules for data management should be managed from this menu. We provide settings that allow you to control how your guest's data is stored in Beds24.

	*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.

	=== Billing ===		=== Billing ===
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	=== Booking Page Languages ===		=== Booking Page Languages ===

	*If you want to use a language other than English on your booking page, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > INTERNATIONALIZATION and tick the ones you want to use. If you enable more than one language you will see tabs for each language in your descriptions, information on your booking page and notifications. Descriptions have to be entered in each language tab.		If you want to use a language other than English on your booking page, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > INTERNATIONALIZATION and tick the ones you want to use. If you enable more than one language you will see tabs for each language in your descriptions, information on your booking page and notifications. Descriptions have to be entered in each language tab.

	== '''Step 2''' - Create properties and rooms==		== '''Step 2''' - Create properties and rooms==

Lesley: /* Billing */

2024-05-13T13:59:34Z

Billing

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	You can see the monthly service fees and usage charges, setup payment details for your account, and generate and download your invoice after you have made a payment.		You can see the monthly service fees and usage charges, setup payment details for your account, and generate and download your invoice after you have made a payment.


	=== Booking Page Languages ===		=== Booking Page Languages ===

Lesley: /* Step by Step Setup */

2024-05-13T13:47:40Z

Step by Step Setup

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	*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.		*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.

			=== Billing ===

			You can see the monthly service fees and usage charges, setup payment details for your account, and generate and download your invoice after you have made a payment.


	=== Booking Page Languages ===		=== Booking Page Languages ===

Lesley: /* Step by Step Setup */

2024-05-13T13:38:23Z

Step by Step Setup

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	<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Rules in Fixed Prices have no effect on daily prices.		<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Rules in Fixed Prices have no effect on daily prices.

	== '''Step 4''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==		== '''Step 4''' - Connect Dynamic Prices (optional)==
			If you want Pricelabs, RoompriceGenie or Beyond to send prices to Beds24 which will then be used for all your sales channels see the help pages for these integrations for setup instructions.

			== '''Step 5''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==
	You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PAYMENTS > PAYMENT COLLECTION. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.		You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PAYMENTS > PAYMENT COLLECTION. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.

	== '''Step 5''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==		== '''Step 6''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==
	Set up the [[:Category:Channel_Manager\| channel manager]] to synchronise your sales channels.		Set up the [[:Category:Channel_Manager\| channel manager]] to synchronise your sales channels.

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	<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/rsqRWgawcWU</embedvideo>		<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/rsqRWgawcWU</embedvideo>

	== '''Step 6''' - Enter existing bookings==		== '''Step 7''' - Enter existing bookings==
	To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have.		To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have.

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	*If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).		*If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).

	== '''Step 7''' - Automate messaging and processes==		== '''Step 8''' - Automate messaging and processes==
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS to		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS to
	*set up messaging templates for automatic and manual sending		*set up messaging templates for automatic and manual sending
	*automatically perform modifications on bookings based on predefined criteria		*automatically perform modifications on bookings based on predefined criteria

	== '''Step 8''' - Customize and connect the booking engine for commission free direct bookings (optional)==		== '''Step 9''' - Customize and connect the booking engine for commission free direct bookings (optional)==
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE.

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	Guests who book directly will automatically receive a [:category:Confirmation_Messages\|confirmation message]] which you can customise the [ in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES.		Guests who book directly will automatically receive a [:category:Confirmation_Messages\|confirmation message]] which you can customise the [ in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES.

	=='''Step 9''' - Download the free Beds24 app(optional)==		=='''Step 10''' - Download the free Beds24 app(optional)==
	Our free App for IOS and Android is there to help you with daily tasks which might need to be done while away from the desk. [[Mobile_App_Android_and_IOS\|More information about the app]].		Our free App for IOS and Android is there to help you with daily tasks which might need to be done while away from the desk. [[Mobile_App_Android_and_IOS\|More information about the app]].

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	=== Views and Settings ===		=== Views and Settings ===
	*To setup the look of your Control Panel go to ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES and check the settings for your account Control Panel.		*To setup the look of your Control Panel go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > PREFERENCES and check the settings for your account Control Panel.

	<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}}</span> Most of the settings can be left with the default value, for more information on each setting, use (?) for the context help.		<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}}</span> Most of the settings can be left with the default value, for more information on each setting, use (?) for the context help.
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	If you want to send Emails from Beds24, then you need to setup your outgoing email.		If you want to send Emails from Beds24, then you need to setup your outgoing email.

	*Go to ACCOUNT > OUTGOING EMAIL and for instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (? icon right) of this page.		*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > OUTGOING EMAIL and for instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (? icon right) of this page.

	=== Host Notifications ===		=== Host Notifications ===

	By default Email notifications about new bookings and system notifications are sent to the Administrator Email address from SETTINGS -> ACCOUNT ACCESS.		By default Email notifications about new bookings and system notifications are sent to the Administrator Email address from {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT ACCESS.

	If you have multiple properties you can set SETTINGS -> ACCOUNT -> HOST NOTIFICATIONS > Booking notification emails sent to"=Administrator and Cc: Property' to send a copy of the confirmation to the property. The Email address used is the one entered in SETTINGS-> PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTION		If you have multiple properties you can set {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > HOST NOTIFICATIONS > Booking notification emails sent to"=Administrator and Cc: Property' to send a copy of the confirmation to the property. The Email address used is the one entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION

	System notifications are error messages, answers to support tickets and other messages which are not directly related to a booking.		System notifications are error messages, answers to support tickets and other messages which are not directly related to a booking.

	We recommend you use different Email addresses to send and receive because some Email ~~programmes~~ (i.E. gmail) hide incoming Email if they are from the same Email address.		We recommend you use different Email addresses to send and receive because some Email programs (i.E. gmail) hide incoming Email if they are from the same Email address.

	=== Account access and Security ===		=== Account access and Security ===
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	Access including API and security settings can be managed from this menu.		Access including API and security settings can be managed from this menu.

	*Go to ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT ACCESS >		*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > ACCOUNT > ACCOUNT ACCESS >
	**Change Password		**Change Password
	**Administrator Email address		**Administrator Email address
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	Privacy rules for data management should be managed from this menu. We provide settings that allow you to control how your guest's data is stored in Beds24.		Privacy rules for data management should be managed from this menu. We provide settings that allow you to control how your guest's data is stored in Beds24.

	*Go to ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.		*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >ACCOUNT > PRIVACY click (?) for more information.

	=== Booking Page Languages ===		=== Booking Page Languages ===
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	===Manual creation ===		===Manual creation ===
	==== '''Step 1''' - Create properties====		==== '''Step 1''' - Create properties====
	*Properties and be added in '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES		*Properties and be added in '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES
	*After you have added a property go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and complete your property information		*After you have added a property go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and complete your property information

	[[File:Property_and_Room_Setup.mp4\|640px]]		[[File:Property_and_Room_Setup.mp4\|640px]]
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	==== '''Step 2''' - Create rooms====		==== '''Step 2''' - Create rooms====

	*To set rooms up go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS . A click on '''EDIT''' will open a field where you can set the name and quantity of "Rooms" of that type available.		*To set rooms up go to '{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS . A click on '''EDIT''' will open a field where you can set the name and quantity of "Rooms" of that type available.

	If you sell dorms for which you sell individual beds and not private rooms please also see how to [[Hostel_and_Retreat_Setup\|setup dorms]].		If you sell dorms for which you sell individual beds and not private rooms please also see how to [[Hostel_and_Retreat_Setup\|setup dorms]].

	*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > OFFERS and define your offer(s).		*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > OFFERS and define your offer(s).
	An offer is the price combined with certain conditions. Each room/unit has one or more offers. "Offer 1" is your standard offer to the guest which is always displayed.		An offer is the price combined with certain conditions. Each room/unit has one or more offers. "Offer 1" is your standard offer to the guest which is always displayed.

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	Without prices the system can not show availability.		Without prices the system can not show availability.

	If you have several rooms with a similar pricing structure you can "link" prices with or without offsets to multiple rooms.		If you have several rooms with a similar pricing structure you can "link" prices with or without offsets to multiple rooms.

	Beds24 has two types of prices:		Beds24 has two types of prices:
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	== '''Step 4''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==		== '''Step 4''' - Set up payment collection (optional)==
	You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >PAYMENTS > PAYMENT COLLECTION. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.		You need to connect a payment processor to automatically [[:Category:Payments\|collect payments]] in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PAYMENTS > PAYMENT COLLECTION. [[Stripe\|Stripe]] is our preferred partner which offers the best functionality.

	== '''Step 5''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==		== '''Step 5''' - Set up the Channel Manager (optional)==
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	To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have.		To avoid double bookings it is advisable to enter the bookings you already have.

	*For Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia we have the option to automatically import all upcoming bookings. We recommend to use this method because for bookings imported directly from Booking.com we will then be able to automatically import changes. You can use this function when the channel manager is set up but not activated. The button is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER->AIRBNB/BOOKING.COM/EXPEDIA.		*For Booking.com, Airbnb and Expedia we have the option to automatically import all upcoming bookings. We recommend to use this method because for bookings imported directly from Booking.com we will then be able to automatically import changes. You can use this function when the channel manager is set up but not activated. The button is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB/BOOKING.COM/EXPEDIA.

	*Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES.		*Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES.

	*To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top.		*To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top.

	*If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).		*If you do not need the actual booking you can adjust the availability in the CALENDAR in the row "Inventory". The number shows rooms remaining to sell. They can be edited to quickly change your availability. Double-click to open a pop-up and save the changes. (it is only possible to lower the number based on the value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).

	== '''Step 7''' - Automate messaging and processes==		== '''Step 7''' - Automate messaging and processes==
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS to		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS to
	*set up messaging templates for automatic and manual sending		*set up messaging templates for automatic and manual sending
	*automatically perform modifications on bookings based on predefined criteria		*automatically perform modifications on bookings based on predefined criteria