Gift Vouchers - Revision history

Lesley at 08:36, 19 September 2025

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Annette at 22:04, 8 January 2024

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	'''Step 3.''' Set the prices for your Vouchers.		'''Step 3.''' Set the prices for your Vouchers.
	You can use ~~Rates~~ or ~~Daily~~ Prices. See these instructions on how to set your prices [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Prices Create prices]		You can use Daily Prices or Fixed Prices. See these instructions on how to set your prices [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Prices Create prices]

	Create one for each Voucher Type, set the price for Single and Extra Person (if you want to allow multiple vouchers to be booked at the same time).		Create one for each Voucher Type, set the price for Single and Extra Person (if you want to allow multiple vouchers to be booked at the same time).

Lesley: /* Set up */

2023-03-06T07:34:18Z

Set up

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	Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"		Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"
	Check in\|Purchase Date
	Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple		Check in\|Purchase Date
	Book\|Buy
	Guest\|Gift voucher		Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple
	Guests\|Gift voucher
	Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now		Book\|Buy
	Confirm Booking\|Buy Now
	Guest Details\|Details		Guest\|Gift voucher
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase		Guests\|Gift voucher
	To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".
			Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now

			Confirm Booking\|Buy Now

			Guest Details\|Details

			Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase

			Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase


			To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".

	*b24-selector-numadult{display: none; }		*b24-selector-numadult{display: none; }

Lesley: /* Set up */

2023-03-06T07:31:27Z

Set up

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	Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"		Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"
	Check in\|Purchase Date		Check in\|Purchase Date
	Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple		Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple
	Book\|Buy		Book\|Buy
	Guest\|Gift voucher		Guest\|Gift voucher
	Guests\|Gift voucher		Guests\|Gift voucher
	Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now		Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now
	Confirm Booking\|Buy Now		Confirm Booking\|Buy Now
	Guest Details\|Details		Guest Details\|Details
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase		Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase		Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase
	To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".		To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".

	*b24-selector-numadult{		*b24-selector-numadult{display: none; }
	display: none;
	}


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	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property.
	Template variables should be used to customise the email to the purchaser with the details on how to use/redeem the Gift Voucher.		Template variables should be used to customise the email to the purchaser with the details on how to use/redeem the Gift Voucher.
	You might want to include the Booking Page URL where the guest can use the voucher code.		You might want to include the Booking Page URL where the guest can use the voucher code.


	=How to manage the voucher codes=		=How to manage the voucher codes=

Lesley at 15:01, 10 March 2022

2022-03-10T15:01:49Z

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Lesley: /* How it works */

2022-03-09T08:16:55Z

How it works

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	You use a property with a special setup to sell gift vouchers. The booking number which is unique is used as a voucher code.		You use a property with a special setup to sell gift vouchers. The booking number which is unique is used as a voucher code.

	Guests can redeem the Gift Voucher against a booking in one or all of your properties.		Guests can redeem the Gift Voucher against a booking in one, many or all of your properties.

	== Set up ==		== Set up ==

Lesley: /* How it works */

2022-03-09T08:16:33Z

How it works

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	== How it works ==		== How it works ==
	You use a property with a special ~~set up~~ to sell gift vouchers. The booking number which is unique is used as a voucher code.		You use a property with a special setup to sell gift vouchers. The booking number which is unique is used as a voucher code.

	~~If you want guests to turn~~ the ~~voucher into~~ a booking ~~online you will also need to make some adjustments to~~ your ~~normal (lodging) property. If you require guests to contact you to redeem the voucher these steps are not required~~.		Guests can redeem the Gift Voucher against a booking in one or all of your properties.

	== Set up ==		== Set up ==

Lesley: /* Set up "Gift Voucher" property */

2022-03-09T08:12:24Z

Set up "Gift Voucher" property

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	Enter in "Accommodation Type" what the guest books e.g. "Gift Voucher		Enter in "Accommodation Type" what the guest books e.g. "Gift Voucher

	2. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS and create individual Rooms/Units for each Gift Voucher you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course)		2. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS and create individual Rooms/Units for each Gift Voucher you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course, 50€, 100€, 150€)

	3. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPERS and exchange all phrases which refer to accommodation.		3. Set the prices for your Vouchers, this can be Rates or Daily Prices. Create one for each Room/Room Type, set the price for Single and Extra Person (if you want to allow multiple vouchers to be booked at the same time)

			4. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPERS and exchange all phrases which refer to accommodation.

	Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"		Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"
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	4. Go to SETTINGS -> PAYMENTS->PAYMENT COLLECTION and set up payment collection or use payment requests.		5. Go to SETTINGS -> PAYMENTS->PAYMENT COLLECTION and set up payment collection or use payment requests.

	5. Go to SETTINGS -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise ~~your~~ the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property. .		6. Go to SETTINGS -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property.

	We suggest at least delete everything from the default that refers to accommodation. If you allow guests to redeem their vouchers online put the URL you created above in the Email confirmation.		We suggest at least delete everything from the default that refers to accommodation. If you allow guests to redeem their vouchers online put the URL you created above in the Email confirmation.

Annette at 11:26, 9 September 2020

2020-09-09T11:26:30Z

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	1. Create a special booking page where vouchers can be redeemed.		1. Create a special booking page where vouchers can be redeemed.

	Go to RATES and open an existing rate you want to use or add a new rate. Enter the prices and conditions which apply to the agent in the tab "Summary". Make sure you set "Booking Type" = Request. Change to the tab "Channels" untick "~~www.beds24.com~~" and tick ~~www.beds24.com~~ - agents" to apply this rate only to the agent. If you have created multiple agent codes enter the code or codes of the agents you want to apply the price to in the field "Agent Codes".		Go to RATES and open an existing rate you want to use or add a new rate. Enter the prices and conditions which apply to the agent in the tab "Summary". Make sure you set "Booking Type" = Request. Change to the tab "Channels" untick "Beds24" and tick "Beds24 - agents" to apply this rate only to the agent. If you have created multiple agent codes enter the code or codes of the agents you want to apply the price to in the field "Agent Codes".


	Rates set for the - agent channel will be shown only if the booking page is opened with the &agent=AGENT_CODE parameter in the URL The value of AGENT_CODE can be set uniquely for each property in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > BOOKING RULES.		Rates set for the - agent channel will be shown only if the booking page is opened with the &agent=AGENT_CODE parameter in the URL The value of AGENT_CODE can be set uniquely for each property in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > BOOKING RULES.

	For example if the agent code is set to "giftvoucher" the url would be like https://~~www.~~beds24.com/booking.php?propid=2035&agent=giftvoucher		For example if the agent code is set to "giftvoucher" the url would be like https://beds24.com/booking.php?propid=2035&agent=giftvoucher

Annette at 14:24, 18 June 2020

2020-06-18T14:24:13Z

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	Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"		Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"
	Check in\|Purchase Date
	Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple		Check in\|Purchase Date
	Book\|Buy
	Guest\|Gift voucher		Book Multiple\|Buy Multiple
	Guests\|Gift voucher
	Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now		Book\|Buy
	Confirm Booking\|Buy Now
	Guest Details\|Details		Guest\|Gift voucher
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase
	Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase		Guests\|Gift voucher
	To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".
			Click to Book Now\|Click to Buy Now

			Confirm Booking\|Buy Now

			Guest Details\|Details

			Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase

			Click here to make another booking\|Click here to make another purchase


			To adjust the display further add the following CSS in "Custom CSS".

	*b24-selector-numadult{display: none; }		*b24-selector-numadult{display: none; }

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	'''Step 1''' – Create Gift Voucher property		'''Step 1''' – Create Gift Voucher property

	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> PROPERTIES and click on ADD NEW PROPERTY.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES and click on ADD NEW PROPERTY.

	*Click on EDIT and update the property details/description.		*Click on EDIT and update the property details/description.
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	'''Step 2''' – Create Gift Voucher type.		'''Step 2''' – Create Gift Voucher type.

	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS and ADD a New Room.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS and ADD a New Room.

	<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 120%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Create an individual Room for each Gift Voucher type you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course, 50€, 100€, 150€)		<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 120%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Create an individual Room for each Gift Voucher type you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course, 50€, 100€, 150€)

	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP
	*Click ‘Edit’ on the first ‘room’.		*Click ‘Edit’ on the first ‘room’.
	*enter "Name" – Gift Voucher – 50€ (for example)		*enter "Name" – Gift Voucher – 50€ (for example)
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	'''Step 5. '''' Set the Booking rules		'''Step 5. '''' Set the Booking rules
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ~~PROPERTIES~~ > ~~BOOKING RULES~~		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > DEPOSIT COLLECTION DIRECT BOOKINGS
	*NORMAL BOOKINGS = Confirmed with Deposit Collection 2 – via payment gateway.		*NORMAL BOOKINGS = Confirmed with Deposit Collection 2 – via payment gateway.


	'''Step 6.''' Setup Payment Rules/Gateway		'''Step 6.''' Setup Payment Rules/Gateway
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> ~~PAYMENTS->PAYMENT~~ COLLECTION and set Deposit Collection 2 = 100%.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > DEPOSIT COLLECTION DIRECT BOOKINGS and set Deposit Collection 2 = 100%.
	Activate the Payment Gateways/options for payment at the time of booking. See here for more details [[Category:Payments:https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Payments\|Payment Gateways]]		Activate the Payment Gateways/options for payment at the time of booking. See here for more details [[Category:Payments:https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Payments\|Payment Gateways]]


	'''Step 7.''' Confirmation messages/Voucher details.		'''Step 7.''' Confirmation messages/Voucher details.
	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > CONFIRMATION MESSAGES and customise the confirmation message for the "Gift voucher" property.
	Template variables should be used to customise the email to the purchaser with the details on how to use/redeem the Gift Voucher.		Template variables should be used to customise the email to the purchaser with the details on how to use/redeem the Gift Voucher.
	You might want to include the Booking Page URL where the guest can use the voucher code.		You might want to include the Booking Page URL where the guest can use the voucher code.
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	'''Step 1. ''' Create Auto Action to add Expiry date to booking.		'''Step 1. ''' Create Auto Action to add Expiry date to booking.

	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> AUTO ACTIONS.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS.

	Create new Auto Action.		Create new Auto Action.
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	You will receive a booking notification with the Booking id for the gift voucher.		You will receive a booking notification with the Booking id for the gift voucher.

	If the voucher can be used for '''ALL''' of your properties, then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> BOOKING ENGINE -> MULTI BOOKING PAGE -> VOUCHER CODES, enter the booking id and the value. (23456789 100) when the guest enters the Voucher code in a future booking, they will receive a 100€ discount, applied at the time of the booking.		If the voucher can be used for '''ALL''' of your properties, then go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > VOUCHER CODES, enter the booking id and the value. (23456789 100) when the guest enters the Voucher code in a future booking, they will receive a 100€ discount, applied at the time of the booking.

	If the voucher can only be redeemed against '''ONE''' property, then go to go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> BOOKING ENGINE -> PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE -> VOUCHER CODES, enter the booking id and the value. (23456789 100) when the guest enters the Voucher code in a future booking, they will receive a 100€ discount, applied at the time of the booking.		If the voucher can only be redeemed against '''ONE''' property, then go to go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > VOUCHER CODES, enter the booking id and the value. (23456789 100) when the guest enters the Voucher code in a future booking, they will receive a 100€ discount, applied at the time of the booking.


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	For Voucher codes that have expired, then you need to remove them from the list, otherwise there is the potential for the voucher code to be used after the validation period.		For Voucher codes that have expired, then you need to remove them from the list, otherwise there is the potential for the voucher code to be used after the validation period.

	Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> BOOKING ENGINE -> PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE -> VOUCHER CODES and/or {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) -> BOOKING ENGINE -> MULTI BOOKING PAGE -> VOUCHER CODES and remove the expired voucher code from the list.		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > VOUCHER CODES and/or {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > MULTI BOOKING PAGE > VOUCHER CODES and remove the expired voucher code from the list.

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	[[Category:Enhanced_Selling]]		[[Category:Enhanced_Selling]]
			<div class="heading">Gift Vouchers</div>
	''This page explains how to set up Gift Vouchers''		This page explains how to set up Gift Vouchers

	== How it works ==		== How it works ==
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	== Set up ==		== Set up ==
	=== Adjustments to your lodging property ===		=== Adjustments to your lodging property ===
	1. Create a special booking page where vouchers can be ~~redeemd~~.		1. Create a special booking page where vouchers can be redeemed.

	Go to RATES and open an existing rate you want to use or add a new rate. Enter the prices and conditions which apply to the agent in the tab "Summary". Make sure you set "Booking Type" = Request. Change to the tab "Channels" untick "www.beds24.com" and tick www.beds24.com - agents" to apply this rate only to the agent. If you have created multiple agent codes enter the code or codes of the agents you want to apply the price to in the field "Agent Codes".		Go to RATES and open an existing rate you want to use or add a new rate. Enter the prices and conditions which apply to the agent in the tab "Summary". Make sure you set "Booking Type" = Request. Change to the tab "Channels" untick "www.beds24.com" and tick www.beds24.com - agents" to apply this rate only to the agent. If you have created multiple agent codes enter the code or codes of the agents you want to apply the price to in the field "Agent Codes".


	Rates set for the - agent channel will be shown only if the booking page is opened with the &agent=AGENT_CODE parameter in the URL The value of AGENT_CODE can be set uniquely for each property in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->BOOKING RULES.		Rates set for the - agent channel will be shown only if the booking page is opened with the &agent=AGENT_CODE parameter in the URL The value of AGENT_CODE can be set uniquely for each property in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > BOOKING RULES.

	For example if the agent code is set to "giftvoucher" the url would be like https://www.beds24.com/booking.php?propid=2035&agent=giftvoucher		For example if the agent code is set to "giftvoucher" the url would be like https://www.beds24.com/booking.php?propid=2035&agent=giftvoucher


	2. Add a Custom Question to your Booking page SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES-> BOOKING QUESTIONS so a guest has a Gift Voucher they wish to redeem, they can enter the Gift Voucher Number.		2. Add a Custom Question to your Booking page {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > BOOKING QUESTIONS so a guest has a Gift Voucher they wish to redeem, they can enter the Gift Voucher Number.

	=== Set up "Gift Voucher" property===		=== Set up "Gift Voucher" property===
	Go to SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES and click on ADD NEW PROPERTY.		Go to S {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES and click on ADD NEW PROPERTY.

	Click on EDIT and you will get to PROPERTIES -> DESCRIPTION. Enter the name (e.g. Gift Voucher) and the currency you accept. Set the "Type of Booking" to "Activity".		Click on EDIT and you will get to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. Enter the name (e.g. Gift Voucher) and the currency you accept. Set the "Type of Booking" to "Activity".

	Go to SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES-> ROOMS ->SETUP		Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP
	*enter "Name" – Gift Voucher		*enter "Name" – Gift Voucher
	*set the "Quantity" = the number places or items you have		*set the "Quantity" = the number places or items you have
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	Enter in "Accommodation Type" what the guest books e.g. "Gift Voucher		Enter in "Accommodation Type" what the guest books e.g. "Gift Voucher

	2. Go to SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES->ROOMS and create individual Rooms/Units for each Gift Voucher you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course)		2. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS and create individual Rooms/Units for each Gift Voucher you want to offer (e.g. different prices or types – Spa day, Gourmet Meal for 2, Cooking course)

	3. Go to SETTINGS -> BOOKING ~~ENGINE-~~>DEVELOPERS and exchange all phrases which refer to accommodation.		3. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PROPERTY BOOKING PAGE > DEVELOPERS and exchange all phrases which refer to accommodation.

	Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"		Enter for example the following in "Custom Text"