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<div class="heading">VRBO / Homeaway Group</div> | <div class="heading">VRBO / Homeaway Group</div> | ||
This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway and explains how to set up an XML connection with VRBO/Homewaway and their companies | This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway and explains how to set up an API XML connection with VRBO/Homewaway and their companies | ||
==General== | ==General== | ||
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*With a single-unit listing (Listing per = Room - the recommended setting for new connections) a listing is created for every room in Beds24. | *With a single-unit listing (Listing per = Room - the recommended setting for new connections) a listing is created for every room in Beds24. | ||
**The "Headline" for the listing comes from "Room Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > ROOM CONTENT. If this field is empty the "Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT will be used. | **The "Headline" for the listing comes from "Room Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > ROOM CONTENT. If this field is empty the "Headline" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > PROPERTY CONTENT will be used. | ||
**The "Property Name" comes from the "Name" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. If you want to give each listing its own property name even though they are in one property in Beds24 you can enter a unique "Name" for each in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO / HOMEAWAY | **The "Property Name" comes from the "Name" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. If you want to give each listing its own property name even though they are in one property in Beds24 you can enter a unique "Name" for each in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO / HOMEAWAY > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT. | ||
*With a multi-unit listings (Listing per = Property NOT RECOMMENDED, only use this option after consulting with your activation specialist) one property in Beds24 is a listing in VRBO/Homeaway. Rooms are units in this listing. | *With a multi-unit listings (Listing per = Property NOT RECOMMENDED, only use this option after consulting with your activation specialist) one property in Beds24 is a listing in VRBO/Homeaway. Rooms are units in this listing. | ||
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==== Prices ==== | ==== Prices ==== | ||
In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway | In {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT you can set which type of price you want to send. | ||
With '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' a price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent. | With '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' a price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 and prices for different length of stay can be sent. | ||
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For example '''*[CONVERT:IDR-EUR]''' will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros. | For example '''*[CONVERT:IDR-EUR]''' will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros. | ||
==== Taxes & Fees==== | ===== Taxes & Fees===== | ||
Taxes and fees can be added in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT under "Custom". | Taxes and fees can be added in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT under "Custom". | ||
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==== Pets==== | ==== Pets==== | ||
If you do not allow pets you choose "Pets not allowed" as feature in | If you do not allow pets you choose "Pets not allowed" as feature in S {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION. Fees for pets can be set as custom values in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER -> VRBO/HOMEAWAY > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT. | ||
==== Policies ==== | ==== Policies ==== | ||
VRBO/Homeaway requires a rental agreement, you can set one per property {{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > MAPPING "Rental Agreement PDF URL", or for individual Units, {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway | VRBO/Homeaway requires a rental agreement, you can set one per property {{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > MAPPING "Rental Agreement PDF URL", or for individual Units, {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT "Rental Agreement PDF URL". If you do not have a website where you can upload a pdf to you can use a service which supports direct links like https://www.docdroid.net. | ||
You can set the minimum age via a "Custom" value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO | You can set the minimum age via a "Custom" value in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO > SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT. | ||
==== Cancellation Policy ==== | ===== Cancellation Policy ===== | ||
VRBO/Homeaway requires a cancellation policy. We will send the policies set in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTION. | VRBO/Homeaway requires a cancellation policy. We will send the policies set in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> DESCRIPTION. | ||
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If you allow children set the number of children which are allowed or "Dont ask" in the setting for "Maximum Children" in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> ROOMS -> SETUP. | If you allow children set the number of children which are allowed or "Dont ask" in the setting for "Maximum Children" in SETTING->PROPERTIES-> ROOMS -> SETUP. | ||
=== Payments and Payment Schedule === | ==== Payments and Payment Schedule ==== | ||
By default payment is due at the time of the booking. You can change this to "At Check-in " in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT. | By default payment is due at the time of the booking. You can change this to "At Check-in " in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT. | ||
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<span style=color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you do not take the total amount as a deposit, you must set up a "Payment 2" for the remaining amount. | <span style=color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> If you do not take the total amount as a deposit, you must set up a "Payment 2" for the remaining amount. | ||
=== Pictures=== | |||
VRBO/Homeaway supports property pictures and room pictures. | VRBO/Homeaway supports property pictures and room pictures. | ||
*The pictures activated as "Property Pictures" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES will be sent for the property. Make sure you have enabled at least 6 property pictures per listing. | *The pictures activated as "Property Pictures" in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING ENGINE > PICTURES will be sent for the property. Make sure you have enabled at least 6 property pictures per listing. | ||
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<span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Make sure you add captions to your pictures. Please see the pictures help page for instructions. | <span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Make sure you add captions to your pictures. Please see the pictures help page for instructions. | ||
==== Check | |||
Go to{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > VIEW CONTENT | == Activation == | ||
'''Step 1: Check content ''' | |||
Go to{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/Homeaway > VIEW CONTENT to heck if data is complete and correct | |||
If you do not meet the minimum requirements VRBO/Homeaway will reject all data sent. | If you do not meet the minimum requirements VRBO/Homeaway will reject all data sent. | ||
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*Make sure your pdf rental agreement and the contain the same text as your free text cancellation and that the content lines up with the cancellation policy you have selected. | *Make sure your pdf rental agreement and the contain the same text as your free text cancellation and that the content lines up with the cancellation policy you have selected. | ||
'''Step 2: Enable rooms''' | |||
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/ HOMEAWAY > MAPPINGG and tick "Enable". | Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > VRBO/ HOMEAWAY > MAPPINGG and tick "Enable". | ||