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| − | + | <div class="heading">Switching to Beds24</div> | |
| − | + | This page explains how to switch from another Channel Manager or PMS to Beds24 | |
| − | + | = Set Up Property / Properties= | |
| − | + | ==Import from Airbnb== | |
| − | If you have a listing on Airbnb you can import it and create a new property with a new room or add a room in a property you already have in Beds24. Click [[ | + | If you have a listing on Airbnb you can import it and create a new property with a new room or add a room in a property you already have in Beds24. Click [[Connect_Airbnb_Account#Import_listings_from_Airbnb|here]] for instructions. |
| − | + | ==Import from Booking.com== | |
You can [[Booking.com_XML:_Create_and_update_properties_and_rooms_on_Booking.com#Import_Properties_from_Booking.com|import your property from Booking.com to Beds24]]. | You can [[Booking.com_XML:_Create_and_update_properties_and_rooms_on_Booking.com#Import_Properties_from_Booking.com|import your property from Booking.com to Beds24]]. | ||
| − | + | ==Import via Beds24 API == | |
The functions are documented directly in the [https://api.beds24.com/ API]. | The functions are documented directly in the [https://api.beds24.com/ API]. | ||
| − | + | ==Manual Creation == | |
Use this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] for instructions on how to manually set a property up. | Use this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] for instructions on how to manually set a property up. | ||
| − | + | =Enter Existing Bookings / Adjust availabilty= | |
| − | 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 SETTINGS | + | *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. |
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| − | * | + | *Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES. |
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| − | + | *To manually add or blocked dates click on the suitcase icon in the CALENDAR or on "Add Booking" at the top. | |
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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). | ||
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| + | =Connect Channel Manager= | ||
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. | ||
| − | + | =Set Up Commonly used Functions = | |
On this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] you can find further instructions. | On this [[Do_the_initial_Setup|help page]] you can find further instructions. | ||
| − | When you click on FUNCTIONS in | + | When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions. |
| − | + | <embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6nfRFy8SA&feature=youtu.be</embedvideo> | |
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Latest revision as of 12:03, 17 May 2023
Switching to Beds24
This page explains how to switch from another Channel Manager or PMS to Beds24
Contents
1 Set Up Property / Properties
1.1 Import from Airbnb
If you have a listing on Airbnb you can import it and create a new property with a new room or add a room in a property you already have in Beds24. Click here for instructions.
1.2 Import from Booking.com
You can import your property from Booking.com to Beds24.
1.3 Import via Beds24 API
The functions are documented directly in the API.
1.4 Manual Creation
Use this help page for instructions on how to manually set a property up.
2 Enter Existing Bookings / Adjust availabilty
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 (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER->AIRBNB/BOOKING.COM/EXPEDIA.
- Other bookings can be uploaded as a .csv file from in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES.
- 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 (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP "Quantity of this type" and any existing bookings).
3 Connect Channel Manager
Set up the channel manager to synchronise your sales channels.
4 Set Up Commonly used Functions
On this help page you can find further instructions.
When you click on FUNCTIONS in SUPPORT you will see links to the menu pages of key features and functions.
