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'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>New Feature: Optimize for Airbnb</span> '''
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.
*Fully optional — adjust or disable at any time
*Unsold dates reopen automatically after the booking window ends
For eligibility details and setup instructions, visit our wiki page: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Optimise_for_Airbnb Optimise for Airbnb:]
June 2nd 2026
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'''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>System (PHP) Upgrade – 27 May 2026'''
We will be performing a planned system upgrade on '''27 May 2026''' during the following window:
'''Upgrade window:''' 07:45–08:15 CEST
'''Expected downtime:''' Approximately 60 seconds
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.
'''Services temporarily unavailable during the downtime'''
*Beds24 Frontend website
*Control panel
*API V1 and V2
*Reseller sites
*Support tools
*Booking Engine
'''Services that will continue to run normally'''
*Auto actions
*Routines
*Webhooks
*Incoming bookings
*Channel connections
*Wiki, forum, and blogs
'''What users will experience'''
If accessing the website or control panel during the downtime:
*They may see a browser message such as “Unable to connect” or “Site unavailable”.
'''For integrations using our API:'''
*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
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'''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>'''
'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> TIP OF THE WEEK #37: Benefit from Your Conviction with the Beds24 Affiliate Program ! {{#fas:users}}</span>'''


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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
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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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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