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This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > OTA CHANNEL'' | This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > OTA CHANNEL'' | ||
| + | The OTA channel is a generic channel in the channel manager menu. | ||
| − | + | OTA's can make a connection to the OTA channel and users can easily enable and manage access to their properties. | |
| − | https://api.beds24.com/ota/OTA_HotelRes | + | https://api.beds24.com/ota/OTA_HotelAvail - OTA_HotelAvail can be used to periodically read OTA price and availability for storing in the OTA system. |
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| + | https://api.beds24.com/ota/JSON_HotelAvail - JSON_HotelAvail is similar to OTA_HotelAvail but uses a JSON data format. | ||
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| + | https://api.beds24.com/ota/OTA_HotelRes - OTA_HotelRes can be used to create a booking in Beds24. | ||
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| + | The HotelAvail functions are designed for occasional polling and storing the data in the OTA for use. They are not suitable for live requests from a booking page. | ||
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| + | https://api.beds24.com/json/getAvailabilities - JSON getAvailabilities can be used after collecting booking dates and room etc. from a guest to make a last minute live check of availability and price before confirming a booking in the OTA. | ||
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| + | Webhooks can be setup at the menu Apps & Integrations > Webhooks to notify the OTA when inventory for a room type has changed. This can be used to make polls to HotelAvail for updated data in a timely and efficient manner. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:35, 22 May 2024
This page is about the menu (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > OTA CHANNEL
The OTA channel is a generic channel in the channel manager menu.
OTA's can make a connection to the OTA channel and users can easily enable and manage access to their properties.
https://api.beds24.com/ota/OTA_HotelAvail - OTA_HotelAvail can be used to periodically read OTA price and availability for storing in the OTA system.
https://api.beds24.com/ota/JSON_HotelAvail - JSON_HotelAvail is similar to OTA_HotelAvail but uses a JSON data format.
https://api.beds24.com/ota/OTA_HotelRes - OTA_HotelRes can be used to create a booking in Beds24.
The HotelAvail functions are designed for occasional polling and storing the data in the OTA for use. They are not suitable for live requests from a booking page.
https://api.beds24.com/json/getAvailabilities - JSON getAvailabilities can be used after collecting booking dates and room etc. from a guest to make a last minute live check of availability and price before confirming a booking in the OTA.
Webhooks can be setup at the menu Apps & Integrations > Webhooks to notify the OTA when inventory for a room type has changed. This can be used to make polls to HotelAvail for updated data in a timely and efficient manner.
