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[[Category:Channel Manager]]
[[Category:Channel Manager]]
[[Category:Error Messages from Channels]]
[[Category:Error Messages from Channels]]
[[Category:Set up Instructions]]
<div class="heading">Hostelling International</div>
  ''Synchronising Beds24.com with Hostelling International
  This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL and explains how the connection with Hostelling International works and how to set it up.
 
==General==
==General==
*[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works.
*[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works.
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'''Prices'''
'''Prices'''
*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for this channel. This tutorial gives general information how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for this channel. This tutorial gives general information how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
*Prices for "Extra Person",  "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates can not be sent.  
*Prices for "Extra Person",  "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the Fixed Prices can not be sent.  


'''Bookings'''
'''Bookings'''
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===Setup===
===Setup===
====Hostel International====
====Hostel International====
Forward the following information to sneville@hihostels.com:
Forward the following information to wgoodridge@hihostels.com:


Hostel Name
Hostel Name
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=== Price Multiplier ===
=== Price Multiplier ===
If you want to add a multiplier to your prices, for example because the channel requires a different currency to your Beds24 currency, add a * followed by the multiplier number to your hotel id.
If you want to add a multiplier to your prices, for example because the channel requires a different currency to your Beds24 currency, add a * followed by the multiplier number to the multiplier setting.


For example a hotel id setting 123456*1.23 will multiply all prices by 1.23 sent for hotel id 123456. (i.e. raised by 23%) Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. 123456*0.85 will send a price 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%)
For example *1.23 will multiply all prices by 1.23 sent. (i.e. raised by 23%) Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. 123456*0.85 will send a price 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%)


You can also use currency conversion template variable. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used.
You can also use currency conversion template variable. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used.
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For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros.
For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros.


== Updates ==
== Updates and Changes==
Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Changes for other settings will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly.
Changes to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Changes for settings for example minimum stays, the multiplier or number of rooms will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly.
===Common Errors===
===Common Errors===


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==Disconnect==
==Disconnect==
*Untiick "Prices", "Inventory" and "Bookings".
*Untick "Prices", "Inventory" and "Bookings".