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'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #16: Maximizing Occupancy and Revenue with a Smart Distribution Strategy!</span>'''
 
 
'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>New Feature: Optimize for Airbnb</span> '''
A strong distribution strategy is vital for success in hospitality and short-term rentals. Leverage diverse booking channels to boost occupancy and revenue.  
 
Adjust your inventory and set calendar prices with a multiplier here:
We've added a new channel management feature called Optimize for Airbnb — designed for properties that already perform well on Airbnb and want to increase their share of bookings on peak dates, without manually blocking calendars or reducing visibility on other channels. Please note that eligibility criteria apply and not all listings will receive opportunities.
 
When activated, selected dates remain open on Airbnb while other connected channels are temporarily restricted during the booking window. Once the window ends, availability is automatically restored to all channels.
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Channel_Inventory Adjust inventory sent to channels]
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels#Price_Multiplier Adjust calendar prices with a multiplier for booking channels]
*Fully optional — adjust or disable at any time
 
*Unsold dates reopen automatically after the booking window ends
3rd March 2025
 
 
For eligibility details and setup instructions, visit our wiki page: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Optimise_for_Airbnb Optimise for Airbnb:]
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June 2nd 2026
'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:chalkboard-teacher}} </span>Webinar:  Ask me anything about Auto Actions</span>'''
 
 
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This webinar is all about Auto Actions. We will show you best practices for Auto Actions and answer all your questions.
 
 
'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>System (PHP) Upgrade – 27 May 2026'''
Date & Time: February 26th 11:00 a.m. (Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
 
 
We will be performing a planned system upgrade on '''27 May 2026''' during the following window:
Watch the recording [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Webinars here].
 
 
'''Upgrade window:''' 07:45–08:15 CEST
24th February 2025
 
 
'''Expected downtime:''' Approximately 60 seconds
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Based on our tests, the actual interruption should be very short '''(around 60 seconds or less)'''. We will aim to time the brief downtime as close to 08:00 as possible. While we do not expect delays, there is always a small chance the process may take longer.
'''<span style="color:#019cde;“>{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span> Refresh Booking List with customization and bulk action options'''
 
The List view for bookings (BOOKINGS > LIST) has been upgraded. You can now
'''Services temporarily unavailable during the downtime'''
*Perform bulk changes to modify multiple bookings in one go
*Beds24 Frontend website
*Choose which columns you want to see in the list
*Control panel
*Change the order of the columns
*API V1 and V2
*Create and save multiple views
*Reseller sites
 
*Support tools
For instuctions on the new options go to BOOKINGS > LIST and click on HELP in the top right.
*Booking Engine
 
 
20th February 2025
'''Services that will continue to run normally'''
 
*Auto actions
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*Routines
 
*Webhooks
'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span> Discount Promotion on Vrbo'''
*Incoming bookings
 
*Channel connections
If your are using Occupancy Pricing with Vrbo weekly and monthly discounts will now get highlighted on your Vrbo listing with a strikethrough.  
*Wiki, forum, and blogs
 
 
18th February 2025
'''What users will experience'''
 
If accessing the website or control panel during the downtime:
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*They may see a browser message such as “Unable to connect” or “Site unavailable”.
'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span>Beds24 namend an Expedia Elite Partner for the fifth year in a row '''
 
 
'''For integrations using our API:'''
Expedia Group recognizes and rewards only select few connectivity partners who achieved excellent results on various technical and performance metrics, as 'Elite Partners'. We are proud to be amongst Expedias top-performing partners.  
*Requests made during the downtime will return an error such as “Connection refused”.
 
'''After the system is back online:'''
*Everything will operate as usual. Users will not need to log in again and should not notice any changes.
 
May 26th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>Planned Maintenance - Media Service Upgrade.'''
 
We are migrating to a new Media service, the option (button) to upload/change pictures to Beds24 has been temporarily disabled.
 
Once the migration is complete, the Upload button will be enabled again in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES.
 
There will be no impact to your existing pictures.
 
May 19th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}} </span>11 Years of Excellence: Beds24 designated Booking.com Premier Partner for 2026! {{#fas:trophy}} '''
 
Beds24 is proud to announce its designation as a Booking.com Premier Partner for the 11th consecutive year! This top-tier status recognizes our long-standing commitment to technical excellence and seamless connectivity. Whether using our full PMS or our specialized 'Channel Management Only' and 'White Label' solutions, our partners benefit from superior reliability, optimized performance with the latest features, and professional scalability. We look forward to another year of driving success together with our dedicated partners at Booking.com.
 
April 30th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span>Flying High Again: Beds24 is once again an Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner for 2026! {{#fas:trophy}} '''
 
Beds24 has once again been awarded Airbnb's Preferred+ Software Partner status for 2026 — the highest designation Airbnb grants to its connectivity partners, recognising outstanding technical performance, feature adoption, and connection stability. This continued recognition ensures our customers benefit from superior reliability, early access to the latest Airbnb features, advanced functionality for messaging, automated reviews and content management, as well as priority technical support from Airbnb's API team.
 
April 17th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>Booking.com API updates</span> '''
 
'''New functionality for Booking.com Content APIs.'''
 
It is possible to update your Invoice Settings, '''Invoices Contacts and Reservation Contacts directly from Beds24.'''
 
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKIN.COM > CONTENT > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT then add the details to Invoice Settings, Invoices Contacts and Reservations Contacts, then to send an update to Booking.com go to SYNC CONTENT and click 'Update to Booking.com' at the Property level and 'tick' Contacts AND Property Settings from the list of updates. Then send an update.
 
Another great upgrade is to the '''Fees/Taxes''' you can send to Booking.com from Beds24.
 
You can now send '''CLEANING FEES (an others) at the ROOM level''', previously for Booking.com these types of fees were at Property level only.
 
To send the details go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKIN.COM > CONTENT > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT (or SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT) then use the Context (?) HELP for the specific fees and extended options, including setting dates.
 
'''For example'''
*AIRPORTSHUTTLEFEE=12 FROM=2026-03-09 TO=2026-05-31
 
Also you can now set different Cleaning fees for different periods, say you want to have a higher Cleaning fee in the Summer.
 
*CLEANINGFEE=250 FROM=2026-03-09 TO=2026-05-31
*CLEANINGFEE=350 FROM=2026-06-01 TO=2026-08-31
*CLEANINGFEE=250 FROM=2026-09-01 (if you do not have a TO date, then this will be the fee until you have another value that changes it.
 
 
March 20th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:chalkboard-teacher}} </span>Training Session with Airbnb:  Mastering Effective Pricing Strategies For Your Success'''
 
A new training session with Airbnb highlights two effective pricing strategies to improve booking performance:
 
'''New Listing Discount:''' This can boost early visibility and increase initial conversion by 20-30%. This must be activated directly in Airbnb.
 
'''Non-refundable Rate:''' This appeals to price-sensitive guests and can increase conversion by 10-15%. This can be managed through Beds24.
 
For a deep dive into this topic, please refer to our master class video on pricing strategies [https://youtu.be/9q6eb1mOnsg here].
 
March 13th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>STRIPE Payment Gateway Update</span> '''
 
Beds24 has released an update to the Stripe connection. You can now collect payments manually in the Charges & payments tab via the STRIPE button and with Pending payments when using 'Stripe Checkout Version' = Embedded.
 
We have also reinstated the CARDTOSTRIPE info code when guests make a booking via your direct booking page, ensuring Auto actions can trigger on the CARDTOSTRIPE info code.
 
February 27th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span>On Top of the Game Again: Beds24 is again Elite Partner of Expedia Group for 2026! {{#fas:trophy}}</span> '''
 
Beds24 has once again been awarded Expedia Group’s Elite Connectivity Partner status for 2026 — an annual recognition given to only 14 top providers worldwide based on the past 12 months of performance. This ensures our customers benefit from highly reliable connectivity, faster access to new Expedia features, and an even stronger collaboration with Expedia Group.
 
February 24th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span>Beds24 Achieves Vrbo Preferred Partner Status 2026 {{#fas:medal}}</span>'''
 
Beds24 has once again been recognized as a Vrbo Preferred Partner for 2026. This designation confirms that our connectivity meets Vrbo’s highest standards for technical quality, stability, and integration performance.
A Preferred Partnership with Vrbo ensures that Beds24 users benefit from reliable synchronisation, access to Vrbo’s newest features, fewer errors, and stronger listing performance through high‑quality connectivity.
 
February 13th 2026
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Airbnb: Act now to boost your Q1 results! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
 
Listings with a Non‑Refundable Discount gain ~ 30% more unique views, and guests choosing this option cancelled only 3% of the time — among the lowest rates globally. This means more committed bookers and stronger protection for you, with payouts even if guests cancel — except in specific Airbnb‑defined situations.
 
In Beds24 go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > SPECIFIC CONTENT > BOOKING RULES. You can set your 'Non Refundable Discount' and the percentage you want (≥ 10%).
 
Set the Sync Type 'Everything' under {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > AIRBNB > MAPPING and send an update to Airbnb.
Alternatively you can set a non-refundable discount in your Airbnb extranet.
 
See our wiki page for setup steps: https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Airbnb_Mapping#Discounts
 
February 6th 2026
 
 
'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>VRBO Promotions now available'''
 
VRBO Promotions is now live for all users.
 
You can create/activate Promotions for VRBO listings in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > PROMOTIONS. Check the [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/VRBO_Promotions Help Page:] for the instructions.
 
This feature helps you boost visibility and attract more bookings.
 
December 3rd 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #38:  Expedia Group’s latest report, Unpack ’26 - The Trends in Travel! {{#fas:users}}</span>'''
 
This provides invaluable insights backed by proprietary data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, along with input from 24,000 travelers worldwide and thousands of properties.
 
By activating these booking channels for your attractive property portfolio, you are contributing significantly. Be sure to leverage this information to improve your business strategies and maximize your success.
 
Discover more here: [https://www.expedia.com/unpack26 Unpack ’26 - The Trends in Travel Report:]
 
October 20th 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>Update VAT value in bookings with Auto actions'''
 
Beds24 has released a new function in Auto Actions to update the VAT value of the Charge Items in bookings.
 
See the examples in the Auto action wiki page :- [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Auto_Actions#Modify_description/values_of_an_existing_invoice_item_in_a_booking here]
 
October 17th 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:chalkboard-teacher}} </span>Webinar with Airbnb:  Airbnb’s 5-star formula to drive reviews'''
 
Airbnb and Beds24 are collaborating to share with you the latest  tips around performance optimization and hosting on Airbnb.
n this joint webinar specialists from Airbnb we will show you how to optimise your listing for best performance and ranking on Airbnb and how to get more 5star reviews.
 
Date & Time: October 14th 12:00 am Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna, 11:00am London, Lisbon, 13:00am Athens, 6:00pm Bali, 8:00pm Sydney
 
Watch the recording [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Webinars here].
 
October 7th 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>Scheduled downtime due to mayor server and security upgrade'''
 
We are performing a major server and security upgrade which involves enhanced '''security measures for credit card collection and credit card storage ''', a change of '''our IP address''' and upgrades to the '''menu structure'''.
 
'''Date & Time:  September 23rd, 4:00 AM GMT
'''
 
'''Expected downtime: ~60 minutes'''
 
*Booking page & payment requests: Entering card details directly on the checkout page will be deprecated. Instead, details will be collected via a secure external service, settable in the Credit Card payment gateway menu.
*Credit card details collected via the Credit Card payment gateway will only be displayed once and then deleted once viewed. Be sure to store the details securely offline if required.
*Cards collected via the Credit Card payment gateway cannot be auto transmitted to Stripe, if you use your Stripe account for card processing use the Stripe payment gateway to collect the card and not the Credit Card payment gateway.
*Our new IP address will be: 188.34.132.40
If you have whitelisted our IP in your email system or other services, please update it accordingly.
*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) APPS & INTEGRATIONS to be renamed to MARKETPLACE.
*Reorganization of Payments and Booking Rules menus for better clarity.
 
For more information on the planned changes please see  [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Control_Panel_Change_Log here].
 
16th September 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #37: Benefit from Your Conviction with the Beds24 Affiliate Program ! {{#fas:users}}</span>'''
 
Beds24's affiliate program is designed for those who are convinced of the effectiveness of Beds24's solutions, allowing them to earn rewards by referring others and acting as advocates for Beds24.
For more detailed information about the program, including how to participate, please visit the relevant wiki page:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Refer_a_Friend Refer a Friend:]
 
2nd  September 2025
 
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We’re excited to announce that Beds24 has joined forces with Visit Group, the leading technology platform for the hospitality, experience, and travel industry in the Nordics.
 
This partnership enables us to deliver better service, roll out improvements more quickly, and continually elevate your experience with Beds24.
 
Behind the scenes, we’re already preparing a major infrastructure upgrade set to launch later this year. This isn’t just a routine update — it’s a substantial investment designed to boost performance, speed, and reliability, ensuring smoother automation for all our users.
 
And there’s more to look forward to: within the next months, we’ll be introducing an integration with a state-of-the-art booking engine, a powerful tool for your direct distribution.
 
 
2nd  September 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #36: Phocuswright Insights 2025 - Adapt Your Strategy to Meet Travelers Where They Search and Book! {{#fas:earth}}</span>'''
 
In 2025, travelers primarily rely on OTAs, search engines, and review sites for booking, with emerging interest in AI-generated recommendations (but still niche). Therefore you should optimize your distribution strategy and your listings across these channels and leverage Beds24’s channel management to remain competitive in this evolving landscape.
 
For helpful guidance, consult Beds24’s wiki pages. Here are some of them:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Channel_Manager Channel Management:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Reviews Reviews:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/TripConnect TripAdvisor (TripConnect):]
 
27th August 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #35: Maximize Revenue by Leveraging the Right Amenities! {{#fas:home}}</span>'''
 
Research shows that offering popular amenities boosts occupancy, increases revenue, improves guest satisfaction, and listing visibility on major OTAs. Tailoring and marketing amenities to your property's target audience can differentiate your listing and maximize profitability. With summer ending, now is the time to prepare for the upcoming seasons and attract more bookings.
 
Find out more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Boost_your_listing%27s_search_ranking#Features_and_Amenities Features & Amenities:]
 
19th August 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #34: Software Providers for Hospitality & Vacation Rental: Unlock New Opportunities! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
 
A few weeks ago, we introduced the new Beds24 Marketplace. It's worth exploring periodically, as new partners are added regularly. If you notice a missing integration, feel free to contact the provider directly and encourage them to apply for a partnership.
 
Find out more:
 
* [https://beds24.com/control3.php?pagetype=apps Control Panel Apps & Integrations:]
* [https://beds24.com/marketplace.html Beds24 Marketplace:]
 
11th August 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #33: GAP FILLER - Maximize Revenue by Leveraging Booking Gaps! {{#fas:chart-line}}</span>'''
 
This week’s focus is on understanding and filling booking gaps, which are unoccupied days between bookings often caused by minimum stay restrictions. Using the Beds24 "GAP FILLER" feature, you can automatically optimize these gaps for increased revenue. For detailed tips on leveraging this feature, read the full blog article and have a look at our wiki page:
 
* [https://blog.beds24.com/optimize-revenue-by-leveraging-booking-gaps/ Blog article: Optimize Revenue by Leveraging Booking Gaps:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Sell_Remaining_Single_Nights GAP FILLER:]
 
28th July 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #32: Optimize Distribution with Smart Channel Activation and Booking Limits! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
 
Adjust your property distribution strategy by selectively managing channel availability. For more detailed guidance on optimizing your distribution options, explore the following wiki pages:
 
Here are some relevant wiki pages for you to explore:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Channel_Inventory Channel Inventory:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Channel_Manager#Can_I_send_different_availability_to_channels%3F Limit availabilities per channel:]
 
16th July 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #31: Why It Pays for Property Managers to Work with a Payment Provider like Stripe! {{#fas:credit-card}}</span>'''
 
Integrating payment providers like Stripe with Beds24 streamlines payment processing, offering secure, multi-currency transactions and fraud protection. This reduces manual work, improves cash flow, and enhances guest trust. Overall, it simplifies financial management, boosts security, and encourages repeat bookings for property managers.
 
Find out more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Stripe Stripe:]
 
9th July 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #30: Personalize Guest Communications Using Dynamic Content for Better Customer Focus! {{#fas:bullseye}}</span>'''
 
Discover how Beds24’s dynamic content features can help you personalize guest communications, from booking confirmations to post-stay messages, enhancing guest experience and loyalty. Learn practical tips on automating personalized messages and integrating third-party tools to elevate your property management.
 
Here are some relevant wiki pages for you to explore:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Messaging Messaging:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Template_Variables Template Variables:]
 
3rd July 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“>{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span> Upgrade to the 'Apps & Integrations' page
 
As part of our new Beds24 Marketplace approach we have upgraded the general 'Apps & Integrations' menu page. When you go  {{#fas:cog}}  (SETTINGS)  > APPS & INTEGRATION you will find an overview of your activated connections at the top and further down all other available integrations.
 
<b>More about the Beds24 Marketplace:</b><br>
Our Beds24 Marketplace is a new digital shop window showcasing those tools that have seamless integrations with Beds24, making it easier than ever for you to find compatible solutions.
Our Marketplace simplifies your search by displaying partner tools that work effortlessly with Beds24, helping you streamline operations, expand your capabilities, and customize your property management setup. Whether you're seeking to add complementary services or optimize your workflow, this platform provides a curated selection of integrated solutions.
 
27th June 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #29: Why Utilizing multi language Support and localization Is Key to Boosting Your Property’s Reach and Guest Satisfaction! {{#fas:earth}}</span>'''
 
This tip of the week emphasizes the importance of adopting a multilingual and individualised approach across all aspects of your property management and marketing efforts. It's not just about support or content, but about creating an inclusive experience that appeals to an international audience, improves communication, and builds trust. This can boost your property's visibility, attract more diverse guests, and give you a competitive edge.
 
Please find some of the relevant wiki pages to explore here:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Multilingual_Booking_Page Multilingual Booking Page:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Template_Variables#Currency_Conversion Currency Conversion:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Languages Languages:]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Messaging Messaging:]
 
26th June 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span> Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy: Integration Update 'Promotions' '''
 
The integration update 'Promotions' allows users of this channel integration to send prices and promotions for a flexible range of dates! Multiple promotions can be applied per booking.
 
Learn more: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Marriott#Promotions Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy: 'Promotions']
 
12th June 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #27: How to Choose the Right Channel Manager for Your Properties! {{#fas:earth}}</span>'''
 
Choosing the right channel manager is vital for property managers aiming to maximize visibility, streamline operations, and increase bookings across multiple booking channels including their direct bookings. Beds24's channel management solution is based on extensive experience, high-performing connectivities and preferred partnerships with major OTAs like Booking.com, Airbnb, Vrbo and Expedia.
 
Find out more:
 
* [https://blog.beds24.com/what-are-the-must-have-channels-for-hotels-and-vacation-rentals/ 'Why Beds24 Customers Say: "Beds24 Provides the Best Channel Manager" ':]
 
6th June 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #26: Boost Your Bookings and Revenue by Optimizing Your Distribution Channels! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
 
Besides direct bookings choosing the right OTA channels is crucial for increasing your property's VISIBILITY and REVENUE. Beds24, as a premier partner of all major OTAs like Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia Group, and Vrbo, has the expertise to guide you through this process.
 
Check out our latest blog article :
 
* [https://blog.beds24.com/what-are-the-must-have-channels-for-hotels-and-vacation-rentals/ 'The Must-Have Channels for Hotels and Vacation Rentals']
 
28th May 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #25: Boost Revenue with Gift Vouchers! {{#fas:gift}}</span>'''
 
Beds24's gift voucher feature enables property managers and hoteliers to sell customized vouchers through a dedicated customized booking page, allowing guests to easily select, personalize, and purchase gift vouchers. This seamless setup enhances guest experience and boosts sales.
 
Find out  more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Gift_Vouchers Gift Vouchers]
 
22th May 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #24: Manage alterations and cancellations for Airbnb in Beds24! {{#fas:tools}}</span>'''
 
Beds24 is dedicated to streamlining booking processes and enhancing operational efficiency. The latest update in our Airbnb dashboard introduces useful new tools.
 
* An "Overview" tab now allows easy management of guest alteration requests.
 
* Submit alteration requests directly to guests, improving communication.
 
* Request cancellations from guests, all from a centralized location.
 
Learn more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Airbnb#Manage_alterations_and_cancellations Manage Alterations and Cancellations]
 
14th May 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span> Manage alterations and cancellations for Airbnb in Beds24'''
 
On the "Overview" tab of the booking you can
*Manage alteration requests from guests
*Submit alteration requests to guests
*Request cancellations from guests
 
12th May 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #23: Boost Revenue and Delight Guests with Upselling! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
 
Upselling is a powerful strategy to boost revenue and delight guests. With 'Upsell Items' Beds24 offers a feature to create and manage additional offerings. Learn more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Upsell_Items Upsell Items]
 
5th May 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #22: Streamline Your Operations with Custom Dashboards!</span>'''
 
With Beds24's 'Custom Dashboards', you can enhance your daily operations, create role-specific dashboards, integrate external content or just keep track with the right monitoring!. Learn more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Dashboard Custom Dashboards]
 
26th April 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #20:  Enhance Your Vrbo listings for Maximum Visibility and Bookings!</span>'''
 
As a preferred connectivity partner of all leading OTAs, we’re dedicated to helping you enhance your listings across various distribution channels. Today we want to provide some impactful strategies to improve your Vrbo listings with our latest blog article:
 
* [https://blog.beds24.com/how-to-boost-your-lisitings-on-vrbo/ How to boost your listings on Vrbo]
 
9th April 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:clipboard-list}} </span>Beds24 Customer Survey "Features & Integrations": Your feedback is essential! </span>'''
 
Please take a moment to complete this quick survey about the features and integrations of Beds24. Your insights will help us enhance our service and better meet your needs. Thank you for your valuable input.
 
[https://forms.gle/dnGqXQigM4BMjRBw8 Click here to open the survey]
 
25th March 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span> Beds24 Earns "Seamless Experience Product" Badge from Booking.com '''
 
Beds24 has been awarded the prestigious "Seamless Experience Product" Badge from Booking.com, a recognition granted to few partners worldwide! This highlights our commitment to providing you and your guests with an enhanced integration and smoother experience. We are thrilled to be among such esteemed partners for the sake of you, our channel management users and valued customers.
 
24th March 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #18:  Enhance Guest Experience with Guest Guides & Auto Action!</span>'''
 
Enhance your guest experience by setting up personalized Guest Guides and automating their delivery through Auto Actions. You can find relevant advice on this in our help pages. Learn more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Guest_Guide Guest Guide]
 
24th March 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  TIP OF THE WEEK #17: Use Agent Prices to Boost Strategy for Special Target Groups!</span>'''
 
Customize pricing for target groups, such as Closed User Groups (Corporate Deals), Reseller Partnerships, and Special Events. To create dedicated agent pages, you'll need to set up Agent Prices first. Learn more:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Agents Special prices and booking page for agents]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Invoicees Assign some or all of the invoice items to a specific invoicee]
 
10th March 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>  TIP OF THE WEEK #16: Maximizing Occupancy and Revenue with a Smart Distribution Strategy!</span>'''
 
A strong distribution strategy is vital for success in hospitality and short-term rentals. Leverage diverse booking channels to boost occupancy and revenue.  
Adjust your inventory and set calendar prices with a multiplier here:
 
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Channel_Inventory Adjust inventory sent to channels]
* [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels#Price_Multiplier Adjust calendar prices with a multiplier for booking channels]
 
3rd March 2025
 
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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:chalkboard-teacher}} </span>Webinar:  Ask me anything about Auto Actions</span>'''
 
This webinar is all about Auto Actions. We will show you best practices for Auto Actions and answer all your questions.
 
Date & Time: February 26th 11:00 a.m. (Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
 
Watch the recording [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Webinars here].
 
24th February 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“>{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span> Refresh Booking List with customization and bulk action options'''
The List view for bookings (BOOKINGS > LIST) has been upgraded. You can now
*Perform bulk changes to modify multiple bookings in one go
*Choose which columns you want to see in the list
*Change the order of the columns
*Create and save multiple views
 
For instuctions on the new options go to BOOKINGS > LIST and click on HELP in the top right.
 
20th February 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#7bcbed;“ >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span> Discount Promotion on Vrbo'''
 
If your are using Occupancy Pricing with Vrbo weekly and monthly discounts will now get highlighted on your Vrbo listing with a strikethrough.  
 
18th February 2025
 
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'''<span style="color:#f3bb04;" >{{#fas:award}}  </span>Beds24 namend an Expedia Elite Partner for the fifth year in a row '''
 
Expedia Group recognizes and rewards only select few connectivity partners who achieved excellent results on various technical and performance metrics, as 'Elite Partners'. We are proud to be amongst Expedias top-performing partners.  


February 13th 2025
February 13th 2025
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>We would love to hear your feedback'''
'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>We would love to hear your feedback'''


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14th November 2024
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'''<div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}}Bookings will be periodically archived</div>  '''
From now on bookings will periodically be 'Archived' this is to help with performance.
You can find more information on this function  [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Bookings#Archived_Bookings here].
13th November 2024


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'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span>Tip of the week: Policy override for Booking.com'''
'''<span style="color: #f3e504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Tip of the week: Policy override for Booking.com'''


Offering a refundable rate can be a significant driver for bookings. But what if you do not want to allow cancellations on certain periods for example around New Years? Now there is something you can only do in Beds24 and not in Booking.com which is override your policy. You can do this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKING.COM > RATE PLANS. For more information click  [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Booking.com:_Create_Booking.com_Rate_Plans_in_Beds24#Policy_Overrides here].
Offering a refundable rate can be a significant driver for bookings. But what if you do not want to allow cancellations on certain periods for example around New Years? Now there is something you can only do in Beds24 and not in Booking.com which is override your policy. You can do this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKING.COM > RATE PLANS. For more information click  [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Booking.com:_Create_Booking.com_Rate_Plans_in_Beds24#Policy_Overrides here].
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For the Calendar we have released a number of enhancements:
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.  
*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
*hover texts on the Daily Prices in the Calendar show you minimum 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.
*group bookings are marked with a {{#fas:circle}}  icon. For the master booking, the circle is filled.


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-In the new control panel go to SETTINGS-> ACCOUNT -> PREFERENCES and change the setting to "Old control panel" then SAVE
-In the new control panel go to SETTINGS-> ACCOUNT -> PREFERENCES and change the setting to "Old control panel" then SAVE


There is a "Quick Tour" for the new control panel which might help you to g
There is a "Quick Tour" for the new control panel which might help you to
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