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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} </span>Slide-out help'''
How As a next step on the updates to the control panel we have started to close a connected property temporarily implement slide-out help on Expedia Group sitesselect menu pages.
The Temporary Property Closure tool in Partner Central allows you to inform Expedia Group (EG) that your property will be unbookable for selected dates. This helps to prevent guests from accidentally booking your property. Travellers with an upcoming reservation that is affected by your closure dates will be contacted by the Expedia Group Traveller Care Team to help them with re-accommodation.Performing a Temporary Property Closure willWhat has changed:*Indicate to guests that your property is closed for the selected dates on our Point of Sales*Block your calendar to prevent new bookings (property will show as unavailable) for the selected dates*Notify travellers that would be affected by the property closure (this will initiate the relocation process)
If When you have any need to close your property hover on the <span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> for examle on {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > VIEW CONTENT you will see a summary with key information for bookings in the future, we strongly recommend that this menu page. When you use click the Temporary Property Closure tool in Expedia Group Partner Central but please note that an Open update via the current connection complete help page will not override the temporary closed datesopen as it does now.
Visit Expedia Group Partner Central [https://apps.expediapartnercentral.com/lodging/help/help-article/rooms-and-rates/rates-and-availability/close-a-connected-property-temporarily?domain=HOTELhelp and support article] and review Over the steps next week this function will be rolled out on how to temporarily close a propertykey pages.
All implemented and next planned changes are documented [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Control_Panel_Change_Log here]. 13th June 2024 ---- '''<span style="color:#019cde;“>{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} </span> Auto Actions for Expedia messaging and Calendar Additions''' Automatic sending for messaging with Expedia is now possible.  For the Calendar we have released a number of enhancements:*a * icon with a price indicates that there is a minimum stay set in the daily price rule for this daily price. *hover texts on the Daily Prices in the Calendar show you miniumum stays, maximum stays and prices for different occupancies*group bookings are marked with a {{#fas:circle}} icon. For the master booking, the circle is filled. All implemented and next planned changes are documented [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Control_Panel_Change_Log here]. 13th April 2024 ---- '''<span style="color:#019cde;“>{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} </span> New onboarding flow for Booking.com''' As part of our ongoing effort to improve workflows we have changed the way our connection with Booking.com works.  '''Why have we done this?''' Until now we have automatically confirmed connection requests. When we confirm a connection request Booking.com deletes the properties prices and availability and expects the prices and availability to be sent from the channel manager.  Since we can not know if a property is ready this can result in properties being closed at Booking.com.  '''What changes?''' The change we have made allows you to activate the connection yourself when you are ready.  '''What happens if I am already connected?''' Nothing. The change only applies to new connections.  The instructions for the [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Booking.com:_Synchronise_bookings_prices_availability mapping] and for the [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Booking.com:_Import_Properties_from_Booking.com_to_Beds24 property import] have been updated. All implemented and next planned changes are documented [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Control_Panel_Change_Log here]. 10th April 2024 ----'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} </span> Download Beds24 Mobile App Version 3 ''' *Bookings now display more information:**Info Items**Custom Booking Questions**Group booking information**Time of booking*Improved search function allows the search for arrivals, departures and current bookings by date*Booking text fields can not be copied to the clipboard For IOS: Search for Beds24 or use this link: https://apps.apple.com/app/beds24/id1637083171 For Android: Search for Beds24 or use this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beds24 2nd April 2024 ----'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>Messaging integration with Expedia Group (Beta)''' As an Expedia Elite partner Beds24 was granted early access to Expedias new messaging API.  You can now conveniently communicate with guests who booked via Expedia from the booking in Beds24. Messages from guests will also show under MESSAGES.  The feature is automatically enabled. [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Expedia_Mapping#Send_and_receive_messages For more information click here]. This function is still in beta testing while Expedia fixes bugs. At the moment you can send only messages manually. Automatic sending will be possible shortly 26th March 6th 2024
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You can learn more about the program and what it means for us and our customers on our [https://blog.beds24.com/ blog].
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}} </span>Beds24 confirmed as an Expedia Elite Partner and a Vrbo Preferred Partner '''
'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>New payment gateway: Borgun'''
Borgun is a payment gateway which is available in several countries including Croatia and Iceland. The connection is available in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PAYMENTS FROM GUESTS > PAYEMNT PAYMENT GATESWAY > BORGUN
18th December 2020

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