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'''{{#fas:plus-square}} New Feature: Airbnb Top-Rated Guest Discount '''

Airbnb is introducing the '''Top-Rated Guest Discount''' — a new promotion that lets hosts offer 15% off to top-rated guests, boosting listing visibility in Airbnb search while Airbnb runs a dedicated guest-facing marketing campaign starting from 9th of July.

'''Why it matters for your listings:''' * ~5% more gross booking value * ~6% more nights booked * ~15% higher chance of a top-rated guest booking

The discount applies to the nightly rate only; it can be combined with other active discounts and does not affect pending or confirmed reservations when removed.

'''To activate in Beds24:''' Channel Manager > Airbnb > Promotions > Top-rated guests discount

For full details visit the Beds24 Wiki: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Airbnb_Promotions#Top-rated_Guests_Discount Airbnb Top-Rated Guest Discount]

8 July 2026

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'''{{#fas:plus-square}} New Feature: Bulk Copy VRBO Promotions '''

We've added a new time-saving feature for properties managing VRBO promotions — you can now bulk copy an existing VRBO promotion to multiple VRBO-connected rooms or properties in one step.

Simply use the '''copy icon''' in the promotions list to duplicate any existing VRBO promotion and apply it to the properties of your choice. Each copy is created as a standalone promotion on the selected property — giving you full flexibility to adjust individual copies independently after creation.

*'''Quick setup''' — copy once, apply to multiple VRBO-connected properties simultaneously

*'''Independent copies''' — each promotion is created separately; later changes to the original do not affect the copies

For setup instructions, visit our wiki page: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/VRBO_Promotions VRBO Promotions]

June 24th 2026

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'''{{#fas:lightbulb}} Airbnb Last Minute & Early Bird Discounts — Activate them on your listings now! {{#fas:rocket}}'''

If the Early Bird Discount and Last Minute Discount are not yet active on your Airbnb listings, now is the time to set them up. Both are quick to configure in Beds24 and have a measurable impact on booking performance.

'''Early Bird Discount'''

A percentage discount for guests who book 1–36 months in advance. Bookings with this set had lead times approximately 2.6x longer on average. Particularly worth activating for listings with availability well in advance, larger-group properties, or harder-to-fill units. Don’t leave future calendar dates unoptimised.

→ [https://view.highspot.com/viewer/6687858edaa2358aab990bb9?iid=6308cf06a819f9fc2b17a437#1 Airbnb Early Bird Discount — 1-Pager].

'''Last Minute Discount'''

A discount for guests booking within a defined window before arrival. Listings with this enabled are estimated to generate ~2% more bookings and ~2% more gross booking value over the following year. If you have open dates coming up, this is one of the fastest ways to improve fill rate.

→ [https://view.highspot.com/viewer/668786d0817d2b1bf3af9e46?iid=698eacdd28b1f515faf86f74#1 Airbnb Last Minute Discount — 1-Pager].

'''Activate both directly in Beds24 — it takes just a few minutes:'''

→ [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Airbnb_Mapping#Discounts Beds24 Wiki: Airbnb Discounts ].

June 15th 2026

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'''{{#fas:plus-square}} New Feature: Optimize for Airbnb '''

We've added a new channel management feature called '''Optimize for Airbnb'''— designed for properties managing multi-channel distribution who want more control over how high-demand dates are allocated, without the manual calendar overhead.

When activated, you can selectively direct peak dates to Airbnb based on your guest profile preferences. Selected dates remain open on Airbnb while other connected channels are temporarily restricted during the booking window. If those dates remain unbooked within your specified window, availability is automatically restored across all channels before the main booking rush — so there is no risk to your overall occupancy.

*'''Fully optional — adjust or disable at any time'''

*'''Unsold dates reopen automatically after the booking window ends'''

'''Note''': If you decide to explore this, there is an optional, time-limited '''1% rebate on qualifying stays''' available through the program. Eligibility criteria apply and opportunities are not guaranteed for all listings.

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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'''{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} 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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'''{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}} Planned Maintenance - Media Service Upgrade.'''

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+'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>New Feature: Airbnb Top-Rated Guest Discount </span> '''
+Airbnb is introducing the '''Top-Rated Guest Discount''' — a new promotion that lets hosts offer 15% off to top-rated guests, boosting listing visibility in Airbnb search while Airbnb runs a dedicated guest-facing marketing campaign starting from 9th of July.
+'''Why it matters for your listings:''' * ~5% more gross booking value * ~6% more nights booked * ~15% higher chance of a top-rated guest booking
+The discount applies to the nightly rate only; it can be combined with other active discounts and does not affect pending or confirmed reservations when removed.
+'''To activate in Beds24:''' Channel Manager > Airbnb > Promotions > Top-rated guests discount
+For full details visit the Beds24 Wiki: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Airbnb_Promotions#Top-rated_Guests_Discount Airbnb Top-Rated Guest Discount]
+July 2026
+----
+'''<span style="color: #7aab0a;" >{{#fas:plus-square}} </span>New Feature: Bulk Copy VRBO Promotions</span> '''
+We've added a new time-saving feature for properties managing VRBO promotions — you can now bulk copy an existing VRBO promotion to multiple VRBO-connected rooms or properties in one step.
+Simply use the '''copy icon''' in the promotions list to duplicate any existing VRBO promotion and apply it to the properties of your choice. Each copy is created as a standalone promotion on the selected property — giving you full flexibility to adjust individual copies independently after creation.
+*'''Quick setup''' — copy once, apply to multiple VRBO-connected properties simultaneously
+*'''Independent copies''' — each promotion is created separately; later changes to the original do not affect the copies
+For setup instructions, visit our wiki page: [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/VRBO_Promotions VRBO Promotions]
+June 24th 2026
+----
+'''<span style="color: #F3E504;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Airbnb Last Minute & Early Bird Discounts — Activate them on your listings now! {{#fas:rocket}}</span>'''
+If the Early Bird Discount and Last Minute Discount are not yet active on your Airbnb listings, now is the time to set them up. Both are quick to configure in Beds24 and have a measurable impact on booking performance.
+'''Early Bird Discount'''
+A percentage discount for guests who book 1–36 months in advance. Bookings with this set had lead times approximately 2.6x longer on average. Particularly worth activating for listings with availability well in advance, larger-group properties, or harder-to-fill units. Don’t leave future calendar dates unoptimised.
+→ [https://view.highspot.com/viewer/6687858edaa2358aab990bb9?iid=6308cf06a819f9fc2b17a437#1 Airbnb Early Bird Discount — 1-Pager].
+'''Last Minute Discount'''
+A discount for guests booking within a defined window before arrival. Listings with this enabled are estimated to generate ~2% more bookings and ~2% more gross booking value over the following year. If you have open dates coming up, this is one of the fastest ways to improve fill rate.
+→ [https://view.highspot.com/viewer/668786d0817d2b1bf3af9e46?iid=698eacdd28b1f515faf86f74#1 Airbnb Last Minute Discount — 1-Pager].
+'''Activate both directly in Beds24 — it takes just a few minutes:'''
+→ [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Airbnb_Mapping#Discounts Beds24 Wiki: Airbnb Discounts ].
+June 15th 2026
+----
+'''<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 managing multi-channel distribution who want more control over how high-demand dates are allocated, without the manual calendar overhead.
+When activated, you can selectively direct peak dates to Airbnb based on your guest profile preferences. Selected dates remain open on Airbnb while other connected channels are temporarily restricted during the booking window. If those dates remain unbooked within your specified window, availability is automatically restored across all channels before the main booking rush — so there is no risk to your overall occupancy.
+*'''Fully optional — adjust or disable at any time'''
+*'''Unsold dates reopen automatically after the booking window ends'''
+'''Note''': If you decide to explore this, there is an optional, time-limited '''1% rebate on qualifying stays''' available through the program. Eligibility criteria apply and opportunities are not guaranteed for all listings.
+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
+----
+'''<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
+----
 '''<span style="color:#019cde;“ >{{#fas:external-link-square-alt}}  </span>Planned Maintenance - Media Service Upgrade.'''

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