Category:Channel Manager: Difference between revisions

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[[Category:Getting_Started]]

[[Category:Automation]]

[[Category:~~Apps~~]]

[[Category:Marketplace]]

~~<div class="heading">Channel Manager</div>~~

This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER and explains how the channel manager works.

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=Summary=

Two-~~Way~~ API connections with all leading OTAs allow you to export prices and ~~inventory~~ and import bookings instantly.

'''Two-way API connections''' with all leading OTAs allow you to export prices and availability and import bookings instantly.

We also offer content management and listing creation with ~~select~~ OTAs including Airbnb, Booking.com and ~~the~~ Vrbo ~~and~~ many convenience ~~functions like~~ reporting, review management and messaging.

We also offer '''content management and listing creation''' with selected OTAs including Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, as well as many convenience features such as '''reporting, review management and messaging'''.

~~There are also an~~ iCal import and iCal export functions ~~for~~ two-way connections via iCal ~~which should be only used~~ for channels without an API connection.

The '''iCal import and an iCal export-functions''' allow two-way connections via iCal for channels without an API connection.

~~For each connected channel there~~ is a dedicated help page with information on the capabilities of the connection and setup instructions.

There is a '''dedicated help page for each channel''' with information on the capabilities of the connection and setup instructions.</div>

</div>

= How the Channel Manager works =

The Channel Manager keeps inventory up-to-date in real time at our channel partners, allowing hosts to use and get the most out of multiple ~~on-line~~ booking channels without the hassle of constantly signing-in and updating all of them individually each time a booking is made (or cancelled) via one of them.

The Channel Manager keeps inventory up-to-date in real time at our channel partners, allowing hosts to use and get the most out of multiple online booking channels without the hassle of constantly signing-in and updating all of them individually each time a booking is made (or cancelled) via one of them.

[[File:explainer.gif|center|400px]]

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==2-Way synchronization via iCal==

With many channels including Airbnb, VRBO~~, TripadvisorRentals~~ we offer specially constructed iCal sync option which are 2-way.

With many channels including Airbnb, VRBO we offer specially constructed iCal sync option which are 2-way.

For other channels you can use our iCal export to send availability to the calendar and the iCal import to import bookings to Beds24.

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| [[bookeasy]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia ||Global || Destination Management || || https://www.bookeasy.com

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| [[Hometogo_Mapping|~~Casamiundo~~]] || Vacation rentals ||Worldwide||Worldwide||~~OTS~~ ||via Hometogo||'https://www.casamundo~~.com~~

| [[Hometogo_Mapping|Casamundo]] || Vacation rentals ||Worldwide||Worldwide||OTA ||via Hometogo||'https://www.casamundo.com

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~~| [[Ctrip]] ||hotels||Global ||China || OTA || || https://www.ctrip~~.com

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| [[Decoloar]] ||hotels, resorts, hostels, lodges, inns ||(Latin America, USA ||Latin America || OTA || || https://www.despegar.com

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| [[Despegar]] ||hotels, resorts, hostels, lodges, inns ||(Latin America, USA ||Latin America || OTA || || https://www.despegar.com

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| [[Dorms.com]] ||hostels || || || OTA || || The connection was set up and is maintained by https://www.dorms.com

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| [[EDreamsODIGEO|EDreams, Odigeo, Opodo]] ||hotels, resorts, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals||Global ||Global || OTA (Packages) || https://www.edreamsodigeo.com/our-brands/ || [https://www.odigeoconnect.com/?utm_source=Connectivity&utm_medium=beds24&utm_campaign=beds24_link https://www.eDreams.com]

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| [[Google Hotel Ads]] ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine || || https://ads.google.com/hotels/partners/

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| [[Google for Vacation Rentals]] ||vacation ~~retnalsl~~ ||Global|| Metasearch Engine || || https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10224602?hl=en

| [[Google for Vacation Rentals]] ||vacation rentals ||Global|| Metasearch Engine || || https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10224602?hl=en

|-

| [[Guestlink.co.uk]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || UK ||Global || Destination Management || || https://www.guestlink.co.uk

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| [[~~Holidaylettings.co.uk~~]] ||vacation rentals ||~~Global~~ ||Global || ~~OTA~~ || || https://~~holidaylettings~~.~~com~~

| [[Holidu%20Smart%20Destinations|Holidu Smart Destinations]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Germany, Austria, Switzerland || Global || Destination Management || || https://www.holidu.de/hsd

|-

| [[Homeaway.com|Homeaway]] ||vacation rentals ||Global ||Global || OTA|| https://www.homeaway.com/info/about-the-family/ || https://www.homeaway.com

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| [[Tiket]] |||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, ||IIndonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan ||Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan || OTA || || https://tix.tiket.com/register

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~~| [[Tomas]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Germany, Austria, Switzerland || Global || Destination Management || || http://www.tomas.travel~~

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| [[Travel_com_au|Travel.com.au]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Australia || Australia || OTA || || https://www.travel.com.au/

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| [[Tripadvisor]] ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine || || https://www.tripadvisor.com

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| [[~~Tripadvisor_Rentals~~|~~Tripadvisor Rentals~~]] ||~~vacation rentals~~ ||Global ||~~Global~~ || OTA || || https://www.~~tripadvisor~~.com~~/Rentals~~

| [[Trip|Trip]] ||hotels||Global ||China || OTA || || https://www.trip.com

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| [[Trivago]] ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine || || https://www.trivago.com

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| [[Vacation-stay.com|VacationStay]] ||vacation rentals, hotels||Japan ||Japan || OTA || || https://vacation-stay.com/

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| [[Verwöhnwochenende]] ||vacation rentals, hotels, B&Bs ||Europe|| Germany|| OTA || || The connection was set up and is maintained by https://www.verwoehnwochenende.de

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| [[VisitScotland]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || Scotland ||Global || Destination Management || || https://www.visitscotland.co.uk

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 [[Category:Getting_Started]]
 [[Category:Automation]]
-[[Category:Apps]]
+[[Category:Marketplace]]
-<div class="heading">Channel Manager</div>
   This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > CHANNEL MANAGER and explains how the channel manager works.
 __TOC__
 =Summary=
 <div class="summarybox">
-Two-Way API connections with all leading OTAs allow you to export prices and inventory and import bookings instantly.
+'''Two-way API connections''' with all leading OTAs allow you to export prices and availability and import bookings instantly.
-We also offer content management and listing creation with select OTAs including  Airbnb, Booking.com and the Vrbo and many convenience functions like reporting, review management and messaging.
+We also offer '''content management and listing creation''' with selected OTAs including Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo, as well as many convenience features such as '''reporting, review management and messaging'''.
-There are also an iCal import and iCal export functions for two-way connections via iCal which should be only used for channels without an API connection.
+The  '''iCal import and an iCal export-functions'''  allow  two-way connections via iCal for channels without an API connection.
-For each connected channel there is a dedicated help page with information on the capabilities of the connection and setup instructions.
+There is a '''dedicated help page for each channel''' with information on the capabilities of the connection and setup instructions.</div>
-</div>
 = How the Channel Manager works =
-The Channel Manager keeps inventory up-to-date in real time at our channel partners, allowing hosts to use and get the most out of multiple on-line booking channels without the hassle of constantly signing-in and updating all of them individually each time a booking is made (or cancelled) via one of them.
+The Channel Manager keeps inventory up-to-date in real time at our channel partners, allowing hosts to use and get the most out of multiple online booking channels without the hassle of constantly signing-in and updating all of them individually each time a booking is made (or cancelled) via one of them.
 [[File:explainer.gif|center|400px]]
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 ==2-Way synchronization via iCal==
-With many channels including Airbnb, VRBO, TripadvisorRentals we offer specially constructed iCal sync option which are 2-way.
+With many channels including Airbnb, VRBO we offer specially constructed iCal sync option which are 2-way.
 For other channels you can use our iCal export to send availability to the calendar and the iCal import to import bookings to Beds24.
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 | [[bookeasy]]  ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia ||Global  || Destination Management ||  || https://www.bookeasy.com
 |-
-| [[Hometogo_Mapping|Casamiundo]] || Vacation rentals    ||Worldwide||Worldwide||OTS ||via Hometogo||'https://www.casamundo.com
+| [[Hometogo_Mapping|Casamundo]] || Vacation rentals    ||Worldwide||Worldwide||OTA ||via Hometogo||'https://www.casamundo.com
-|-
-| [[Ctrip]]   ||hotels||Global ||China || OTA ||  || https://www.ctrip.com
 |-
 | [[Decoloar]]  ||hotels, resorts, hostels, lodges,  inns ||(Latin America, USA ||Latin America || OTA ||  || https://www.despegar.com
 |-
 | [[Despegar]]  ||hotels, resorts, hostels, lodges,  inns ||(Latin America, USA ||Latin America || OTA  || || https://www.despegar.com
+|-
+| [[Dorms.com]]  ||hostels || || ||  OTA  ||  || The connection was set up and is maintained by https://www.dorms.com
 |-
 | [[EDreamsODIGEO|EDreams, Odigeo, Opodo]]  ||hotels, resorts, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals||Global ||Global || OTA (Packages) || https://www.edreamsodigeo.com/our-brands/ || [https://www.odigeoconnect.com/?utm_source=Connectivity&utm_medium=beds24&utm_campaign=beds24_link https://www.eDreams.com]
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 | [[Google Hotel Ads]]  ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine ||  || https://ads.google.com/hotels/partners/
 |-
-| [[Google for Vacation Rentals]]  ||vacation retnalsl ||Global|| Metasearch Engine ||  || https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10224602?hl=en
+| [[Google for Vacation Rentals]]  ||vacation rentals ||Global|| Metasearch Engine ||  || https://support.google.com/hotelprices/answer/10224602?hl=en
 |-
 | [[Guestlink.co.uk]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || UK ||Global  || Destination Management ||  || https://www.guestlink.co.uk
 |-
-| [[Holidaylettings.co.uk]]   ||vacation rentals ||Global  ||Global || OTA ||  || https://holidaylettings.com
+| [[Holidu%20Smart%20Destinations|Holidu Smart Destinations]]  ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Germany, Austria, Switzerland || Global || Destination Management ||  || https://www.holidu.de/hsd
 |-
 | [[Homeaway.com|Homeaway]]  ||vacation rentals ||Global  ||Global || OTA||  https://www.homeaway.com/info/about-the-family/ || https://www.homeaway.com
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 | [[Tiket]]    |||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, ||IIndonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan ||Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan || OTA  || || https://tix.tiket.com/register
 |-
-| [[Tomas]]  ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Germany, Austria, Switzerland || Global || Destination Management ||  || http://www.tomas.travel
-|-
 | [[Travel_com_au|Travel.com.au]]    ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping ||Australia || Australia || OTA ||  || https://www.travel.com.au/
 |-
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 | [[Tripadvisor]]  ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine ||  || https://www.tripadvisor.com
 |-
-| [[Tripadvisor_Rentals|Tripadvisor Rentals]]   ||vacation rentals ||Global  ||Global || OTA ||  || https://www.tripadvisor.com/Rentals
+| [[Trip|Trip]]   ||hotels||Global ||China || OTA ||  || https://www.trip.com
 |-
 | [[Trivago]]  ||hotels, B&Bs||Global ||Global|| Metasearch Engine  || || https://www.trivago.com
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 | [[Vacation-stay.com|VacationStay]]   ||vacation rentals, hotels||Japan ||Japan || OTA ||  || https://vacation-stay.com/
 |-
+| [[Verwöhnwochenende]]  ||vacation rentals, hotels, B&Bs ||Europe|| Germany||  OTA  ||  || The connection was set up and is maintained by https://www.verwoehnwochenende.de
+|-
 | [[VisitScotland]] ||hotels, B&Bs, hostels, vacation rentals, camping || Scotland ||Global  || Destination Management  || || https://www.visitscotland.co.uk
 |-

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