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This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT HOMES & VILLAS and explains how to list and connect with Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

Homes & Villas by Marriott ~~International~~ is an expertly curated collection of vacation rentals backed by the world’s largest hospitality company that provides ~~travelers~~ access to thousands of private homes.

Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) is an expertly curated collection of vacation rentals backed by the world’s largest hospitality company that provides travellers access to thousands of private homes.

Each hand-picked home is professionally managed by a vetted property management company to meet Marriott’s exacting standards in design, comfort, and safety.

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= Capabilities =

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= Limitations =

*Marriott bookings have a minimum stay of 2 nights, prices for 1 night will not be sent to Marriott.

*Marriott only works with property managers not with individual properties.

*Bookings imported from ~~HVMI~~ will not have detailed fee or tax information. They will only have the type type and total value of the fee/tax, no descriptive information.

*Bookings imported from HVMB will not have detailed fee or tax information. They will only have the type type and total value of the fee/tax, no descriptive information.

*Marriott do not allow 1 night stays and ignore all 1 night prices due to their business policy.

~~= Before you connect =~~

=List on Homes & Villas by Marriott International=

==List on Homes & Villas by Marriott International==

To list on Homes & Villas by Marriott International your property management company and your properties need to meet Marriott's standards which are:

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Property management companies that meet the above requirements and are interested in listing on Homes & Villas by Marriott International should complete this form: https://hvmi.tfaforms.net/91.

= Before you connect =

==Prices==

*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Marriott under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or ~~Rates~~.

*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Marriott under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or Fixed Prices.

*Marriott do not allow 1 night stays and ignore all 1 night prices due to their business policy.

{{#fas:lightbulb}} This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].

*You can set a multiplier to mark your price up or down.

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{{#fas:lightbulb}} Choose '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' if you want to send prices for different occupancies and/or different length of stay..

If you use ~~rates~~ the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple ~~rates~~ with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the ~~rates~~ can not be sent.

If you use Fixed Prices the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy. Multiple prices with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the Fixed Prices can not be sent.

If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send. Extra person price will send.

The "Min Stay" and "Max Stay" set in the ~~Calendar,~~ Daily Prices or ~~Rates~~ will send.

The "Min Stay" and "Max Stay" set in the calendar will send.

Daily Prices or Fixed Prices will send.

{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} When sending different prices for different length of stay (LOS), the room restriction strategy {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP must be set to "Stay through". The restriction strategy "Arrival" may not calculate the correct pricing after the first night.

==Bookings==

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*For properties with one unit: property name from {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and pictures from the property will send.

*For properties with more than one unit type: the names from {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > DESCRIPTION and the room pictures will send.

Our connection supports room types with a quantity of more than one.

If you sell rooms/renatls individually at another channel or your own web site and want to sell them here as a "roomtype" with a quantity of more than one you can [[Combine_individual_rooms_into_a_roomtype|set up virtual rooms]].

= What you need=

To use the connection you will need to sign up with Marriott Homes & Villas.

To use the connection you will need to sign up with Marriott Homes & Villas [https://partners.homes-and-villas.marriott.com/s/cp-company-interest-form?i=a018a00000x4d0k here:].

If you already Marriott Homes & Villas you will need to contact Marriott and ask them to create a new HMCID for Beds24 for your. After you have created your new listings from Beds24 Marriott will be able to attach your historic bookings to your new listings.

= Security =

Marriott has specific security requirements. Please go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ~~PRIVACY~~ and set to

Marriott has specific security requirements. Please go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCESS and set to

*change your password every three month

*use 2-Factor-Authentication for your Beds24 account

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*Bedrooms (including number and type of beds)

*Number of bathrooms

*Description (must not reference management company name, non-HMVI cancellation policies, etc)

*Description (must not reference management company name, non-HMVI cancellation policies, etc). If you have a Permit Id, add here or in House Rules.

*Valid property type (Apartment, Cabin, House, Villa, Aparthotel, Barn, Building, Casa Particular, Castle, Chacara, Chalet, Chateau, Condo, Cottage, Cycladic House, Estate, Farmhouse, Lodge, Loft, Mas, Mill, Resort, Riad, Serviced Apartment, Studio, Tower, Townhome or Tree House)

*At least 3 days of consecutive availability and pricing over the next 365 days

*6 or more pictures with minimum resolution of 500 x 800 (must not have watermarks or reference to management company name)

*5 or more Amenities

*House rules (must not reference management company name, contact information, or any cancellation policy related to any competing channel or direct bookings)

*House rules (must not reference management company name, contact information, or any cancellation policy related to any competing channel or direct bookings). If you have a Permit Id, add here or in Property Description.

== Step-by-Step guide ==

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'''Step 2: Adjust your security settings'''

Go to (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ~~PRIVACY~~ and set to

Go to (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCESS and set to

*change your password every three month

*use 2-Factor-Authentication for your Beds24 account

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'''Step 3: Enter channel specific content'''

Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can adjust specific settings and add content information.

Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can adjust specific settings and add content information. Line breaks can be used.

'''Step - Check if your content meets Marriotts requirements'''

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= Update existing listings on Marriott=

Prices and availability will sync automatically. If you want to change the content of your listing go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT and click "~~Update~~"

Prices and availability will sync automatically. If you want to change the content of your listing go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT and click "Send to Marriott" then select what they want to update.

=Content=

== Permit IDs ==

If you wish to send permit information you can include it under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) Channel Manager > Property Content > Room Content > Room Description Text

== Bedrooms and bathrooms==

If you do not set up any bedrooms or bathrooms we will send one as a default.

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Marriott requires 6 or more pictures with minimum resolution of 500 x 800 (must not have watermarks or reference to management company name)

==Taxes and Fees==

You can add taxes and fees for Marriott in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT under "Custom". Use the context help{{#far:question-circle}} for details.

== All feature codes==

BED_TWIN

BED_SINGLE

BED_DOUBLE

BED_QUEEN

BED_KING

BED_BUNK

BED_MURPHY

BED_SOFA

BED_TODDLER

BED_FUTON

BED_CRIB

BED_AIRMATTRESS

BED_CRIB

BED_TODDLER

BATH_TUB

BABYSITTING

AIR_CONDITIONING

BALCONY

BASKETBALL_COURT

~~BATH_TUB~~

BEACH

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CABLE

CHECK_IN_OUT_SELF

CO_DETECTOR

~~PRIVATE_CHEF~~

COFFEE_MAKER

~~TOYS~~

CONCIERGE

~~COFFEE_MAKER~~

DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED

~~PRIVATE_YARD~~

DISHWASHER

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FITNESS_CENTER

~~PARKING_INCLUDED~~

GAME_ROOM

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HAIR_DRYER

~~PARKING_DISABLED~~

HEATING

HIGHCHAIR

HOME_STEP_FREE_ACCESS

HOT_TUB

~~PARKING_INDOOR~~

JET_SKIING

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MOUNTAIN_VIEW

~~PETS_NOT_ALLOWED~~

OCEAN_VIEW

~~OCEAN_VIEW~~

OUTDOOR _FURNITURE

OUTDOOR_FIREPLACE

~~OUTDOOR _FURNITURE~~

OVEN

PARKING_DISABLED

PARKING_INCLUDED

~~OVEN~~

PARKING_INDOOR

~~DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED BALCONY~~

PARKING_VALET

PETS_CONSIDERED

PETS_NOT_ALLOWED

POOL

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POOL_PRIVATE

PRIVATE_CHEF

PRIVATE_YARD

REFRIGERATOR

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SMOKE_DETECTOR

~~HOME_STEP_FREE-ACCESS~~

STOVE

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TENNIS

~~PARKING_VALET~~

TOYS

WASHER

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WIDE_HALLWAY_CLEARANCE

= Promotions =

This feature allows you to create discounts for any of your HVMB listings.

Once a promotion has its status enabled, clicking save will send the promotion to your Marriott listing where it will be available immediately.

= Troubleshooting and common errors=

''RoomSettings array cannot be missing or empty'''

You need to define which beds you provide in your bedrooms. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP then click on "edit bedrooms" and set your bedrooms and bed configuration for each.

''Cancellation Policy Category can not be blank''

''Account is no longer connected to beds24''

You may have invalid Marriott Listing IDs, please contact support and ask to have them deleted

~~BED_TWIN~~

~~BED_SINGLE~~

~~BED_DOUBLE~~

~~BED_QUEEN~~

~~BED_KING~~

~~BED_BUNK~~

~~BED_MURPHY~~

~~BED_SOFA~~

~~BED_TODDLER~~

~~BED_FUTON~~

~~BED_CRIB~~

~~BED_AIRMATTRESS~~

~~= Troubleshooting =~~

= Disconnect =

Set "Publish" = No in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT to take your listing offline.

Set "Publish" = No in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT, then under MARRIOTT > MAPPING click the "Send to Marriott" button and confirm to take your listing offline.

Set "Enable" = Disable. Beds24 will then stop data exchange.

Set "Enable" = Disable in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > MAPPING Beds24 will then stop data exchange.

If you want to terminate the cooperation with Marriott please contact Marriott support.

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   This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT HOMES & VILLAS and explains how to list and connect with Homes & Villas by Marriott International.
-Homes & Villas by Marriott International is an expertly curated collection of vacation rentals backed by the world’s largest hospitality company that provides travelers access to thousands of private homes.
+Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy (HVMB) is an expertly curated collection of vacation rentals backed by the world’s largest hospitality company that provides travellers access to thousands of private homes.
 Each hand-picked home is professionally managed by a vetted property management company to meet Marriott’s exacting standards in design, comfort, and safety.
+<embedvideo service="youtube"> https://youtu.be/nkcVXbHO3S4</embedvideo>
 = Capabilities =
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 = Limitations =
+*Marriott bookings have a minimum stay of 2 nights, prices for 1 night will not be sent to Marriott.
 *Marriott only works with property managers not with individual properties.
-*Bookings imported from HVMI will not have detailed fee or tax information. They will only have the type type and total value of the fee/tax, no descriptive information.
+*Bookings imported from HVMB will not have detailed fee or tax information. They will only have the type type and total value of the fee/tax, no descriptive information.
+*Marriott do not allow 1 night stays and ignore all 1 night prices due to their business policy.
-= Before you connect =
+=List on Homes & Villas by Marriott International=
-==List on Homes & Villas by Marriott International==
 To list on Homes & Villas by Marriott International your property management company and your properties need to meet Marriott's standards which are:
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 Property management companies that meet the above requirements and are interested in listing on Homes & Villas by Marriott International should complete this form: https://hvmi.tfaforms.net/91.
+= Before you connect =
 ==Prices==
-*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Marriott  under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or Rates.
+*We can only send availability if you have set up prices which are activated for Marriott  under "Channels" in the Daily Prices or Fixed Prices.
+*Marriott do not allow 1 night stays and ignore all 1 night prices due to their business policy.
 <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
 *You can set a multiplier to mark your price up or down.
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 <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Choose '''Per Occupancy Pricing'''  if you want to send prices for different occupancies  and/or  different length of stay..
-If you use rates the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy.  Multiple rates with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the rates can not be sent.
+If you use Fixed Prices the price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent.1 person, 2 person and room price will send. Room price will send for specified occupancy.  Multiple prices with different occupancies can send. Prices for "Extra Person", "Extra child" and discounts set in the "Discounts" tab of the Fixed Prices can not be sent.
 If you use daily prices the daily price will send including occupancy. Multiple occupancy prices can send. Extra person price will send.
-The "Min Stay" and "Max Stay" set in the Calendar, Daily Prices or Rates will send.
+The "Min Stay" and "Max Stay" set in the calendar will send.
+Daily Prices or Fixed Prices will send.
+<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}}  </span> When sending different prices for different length of stay (LOS), the room restriction strategy {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP must be set to "Stay through". The restriction strategy "Arrival" may not calculate the correct pricing after the first night.
 ==Bookings==
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 *For properties with one unit: property name from  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION and pictures from the property will send.
 *For properties with more than one unit type: the names from {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS > DESCRIPTION and the room pictures will send.
+Our connection supports room types with a quantity of more than one.
 If you sell rooms/renatls  individually at another channel or your own web site and want to sell them here  as a "roomtype" with a quantity of more than one you can [[Combine_individual_rooms_into_a_roomtype|set up virtual rooms]].
 = What you need=
-To use the connection you will need to sign up with Marriott Homes & Villas.
+To use the connection you will need to sign up with Marriott Homes & Villas [https://partners.homes-and-villas.marriott.com/s/cp-company-interest-form?i=a018a00000x4d0k here:].
 If you already Marriott Homes & Villas you will need to contact Marriott and ask them to create a new HMCID for Beds24 for your. After you have created your new listings from Beds24 Marriott will be able to attach your historic bookings to your new listings.
 = Security =
-Marriott has specific security requirements. Please go to  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > PRIVACY and set to
+Marriott has specific security requirements. Please go to  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCESS and set to
 *change your password every three month
 *use 2-Factor-Authentication for your Beds24 account
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 *Bedrooms (including number and type of beds)
 *Number of bathrooms
-*Description (must not reference management company name, non-HMVI cancellation policies, etc)
+*Description (must not reference management company name, non-HMVI cancellation policies, etc). If you have a Permit Id, add here or in House Rules.
 *Valid property type (Apartment, Cabin, House, Villa, Aparthotel, Barn, Building, Casa Particular, Castle, Chacara, Chalet, Chateau, Condo, Cottage, Cycladic House, Estate, Farmhouse, Lodge, Loft, Mas, Mill, Resort, Riad, Serviced Apartment, Studio, Tower, Townhome or Tree House)
 *At least 3 days of consecutive availability and pricing over the next 365 days
 *6 or more pictures with minimum resolution of 500 x 800 (must not have watermarks or reference to management company name)
 *5 or more Amenities
-*House rules (must not reference management company name, contact information, or any cancellation policy related to any competing channel or direct bookings)
+*House rules (must not reference management company name, contact information, or any cancellation policy related to any competing channel or direct bookings). If you have a Permit Id, add here or in Property Description.
 == Step-by-Step guide ==
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 '''Step 2: Adjust your security settings'''
-Go to (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > PRIVACY and set to
+Go to (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT > ACCESS and set to
 *change your password every three month
 *use 2-Factor-Authentication for your Beds24 account
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 '''Step 3: Enter channel specific content'''
-Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT >  SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can adjust specific settings and add content information.
+Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT >  SPECIFIC CONTENT where you can adjust specific settings and add content information. Line breaks can be used.
 '''Step  - Check if your content meets Marriotts requirements'''
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 = Update existing listings on Marriott=
-Prices and availability will sync automatically. If you want to change the content of your listing go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT and click "Update"
+Prices and availability will sync automatically. If you want to change the content of your listing go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT and click "Send to Marriott" then select what they want to update.
 =Content=
+== Permit IDs ==
+If you wish to send permit information you can include it under  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  Channel Manager > Property Content > Room Content > Room Description Text
 == Bedrooms and bathrooms==
 If you do not set up any bedrooms or bathrooms we will send one as a default.
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 Marriott requires 6 or more pictures with minimum resolution of 500 x 800 (must not have watermarks or reference to management company name)
+==Taxes and Fees==
+You can add taxes and fees for Marriott in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT  > SPECIFIC CONTENT under "Custom". Use the context help<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#far:question-circle}}  </span> for details.
 == All feature codes==
+BED_TWIN
+BED_SINGLE
+BED_DOUBLE
+BED_QUEEN
+BED_KING
+BED_BUNK
+BED_MURPHY
+BED_SOFA
+BED_TODDLER
+BED_FUTON
+BED_CRIB
+BED_AIRMATTRESS
 BED_CRIB
 BED_TODDLER
+BATH_TUB
 BABYSITTING
 AIR_CONDITIONING
+BALCONY
 BASKETBALL_COURT
-BATH_TUB
 BEACH
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 CABLE
+CHECK_IN_OUT_SELF
 CO_DETECTOR
-PRIVATE_CHEF
+COFFEE_MAKER
-TOYS
 CONCIERGE
-COFFEE_MAKER
+DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED
-PRIVATE_YARD
 DISHWASHER
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 FITNESS_CENTER
-PARKING_INCLUDED
 GAME_ROOM
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 HAIR_DRYER
-PARKING_DISABLED
 HEATING
 HIGHCHAIR
+HOME_STEP_FREE_ACCESS
 HOT_TUB
-PARKING_INDOOR
 JET_SKIING
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 MOUNTAIN_VIEW
-PETS_NOT_ALLOWED
+OCEAN_VIEW
-OCEAN_VIEW
+OUTDOOR _FURNITURE
 OUTDOOR_FIREPLACE
-OUTDOOR _FURNITURE
+OVEN
+PARKING_DISABLED
+PARKING_INCLUDED
-OVEN
+PARKING_INDOOR
-DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED  BALCONY
+PARKING_VALET
 PETS_CONSIDERED
+PETS_NOT_ALLOWED
 POOL
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 POOL_PRIVATE
+PRIVATE_CHEF
+PRIVATE_YARD
 REFRIGERATOR
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 SMOKE_DETECTOR
-HOME_STEP_FREE-ACCESS
 STOVE
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 TENNIS
-PARKING_VALET
+TOYS
 WASHER
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 WIDE_HALLWAY_CLEARANCE
+= Promotions =
+This feature allows you to create discounts for any of your HVMB listings.
+Once a promotion has its status enabled, clicking save will send the promotion to your Marriott listing where it will be available immediately.
+= Troubleshooting and common errors=
+ ''RoomSettings array cannot be missing or empty'''
+ You need to define which beds you provide in your bedrooms. Go to  {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS)  PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP then click on "edit bedrooms" and set your bedrooms and bed configuration for each.
+ ''Cancellation Policy Category can not be blank''
+ ''Account is no longer connected to beds24''
+ You may have invalid Marriott Listing IDs, please contact support and ask to have them deleted
-BED_TWIN
-BED_SINGLE
-BED_DOUBLE
-BED_QUEEN
-BED_KING
-BED_BUNK
-BED_MURPHY
-BED_SOFA
-BED_TODDLER
-BED_FUTON
-BED_CRIB
-BED_AIRMATTRESS
-= Troubleshooting =
 = Disconnect =
-Set "Publish" = No in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT to take your listing offline.
+Set "Publish" = No in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > SPECIFIC CONTENT, then under MARRIOTT > MAPPING click the "Send to Marriott" button and confirm to take your listing offline.
-Set "Enable" = Disable. Beds24 will then stop data exchange.
+Set "Enable" = Disable in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > MARRIOTT > MAPPING Beds24 will then stop data exchange.
 If you want to terminate the cooperation with Marriott please contact Marriott support.

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