Difference between revisions of "New Features and Updates"
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| + | When you open a template Email (SETTINGS-> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> EMAIL TEMPLATES ) you will see two new settings: "Send to Guest" and "Cc Email Address". These allow you for example to create templates to send: | ||
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Revision as of 15:44, 16 April 2014
New option for template Emails
When you open a template Email (SETTINGS-> GUEST MANAGEMENT -> EMAIL TEMPLATES ) you will see two new settings: "Send to Guest" and "Cc Email Address". These allow you for example to create templates to send:
- to guests cc staff
- to staff or third parties only
April 16th 2014
Gap Filler
With the "Gap Filler" rate strategy you can create a special rate which is only allowed if less than a certain number of consecutive nights have availability. This allows you to accept bookings for less nights than your normal minimum stay when you have gaps. More information
April 15th 2014
Finnish, Russian and Swedish added to the booking page
The Beds24 booking page is now available in 15 languages. The multi language function can be activated in SETTINGS-> ACCOUNT-> LANGUAGES
March 14h 2014
Allow Enquiries when Your Booking Page Shows no Availabiilty
If you enable "Allow Enquiries" in a rate the booking page will show a link to an with the text "Enquire" linking to a form instead of --- . The enquiry form will only be available between the start and end dates of this rate and if no price can be found but the room is not fully booked. To give you maximum control the new function can be activated per rate.
You can set a custom text to display before the entry fields in SETTINGS-> BOOKING PAGE -> ADVANCED.
To see an example have a look at our demo page.
March 10th 2014
New Functions for Email Templates
Many of you are use template Emails to send out payment requests. To make this more comfortable we have added the option to the invoice balance.
Feb 26th 2014
Hostelworld has been Added to the Channel Manager
You can now sync your rates and availability with Hostelworld.
Feb 20th 2014
Booking Information can be Added to iCal Export
The "Help" in SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER -> iCAL Export explains how to set it up.
Daily Price Import and Export added to API
The API can now also import and export daily prices (not rates). To access the API go to https://www.beds24.com/api/
Feb 11th 2014
Wordpress Plugin Update
Improved functionality for individual and multiple properties. Shortcodes add booking widgets to posts, pages and sidebars.
Feb 10th 2014
Tablet Hotels has been added to the Channel Manager
Tablet Hotels is now channel management partner. Beds24´s two way connectivity will keep your rates and inventory synchronised.
Jan 10th 2014
Budgetplaces hast been added to the Channel Manager
Budgetplaces experts for 1, 2 & 3 star hotels, hostels, apartments and bed & breakfasts worldwide is our latest channel management partner. Beds24´s two way connectivity will keep your rates and inventory synchronised.
Dec 11th 2013
Display Average Prices per Night and/or Prices per Person
Two new settings in SETTINGS -> BOOKING PAGE -> DESIGN allow you to choose between a price display per room or (NEW) per person and show the summary as the total or als (NEW) average price per night.
Nov. 25, 2013
Improved Discount Codes
We have just released the upgrade for the discount codes. You set the code in SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES -> DISCOUNT CODES. When you open a RATE and go to the tab "Discounts" you have now the option to deselect discount codes for this rate. This allows you to apply discount codes only to booking which fulfill certain conditions.
Nov. 07, 2013
TripConnect - Beds24 is "Premium Commited" partner
We have a working API with TripConnect and we on their list of "Premium Commited" partners. We can connect our users on an opt-in basis.
Your information will only be sent to Tripadvisor if you give us permission to do so. To enable the connection go to SETTINGS -> CHANNEL MANAGER -> TRIP CONNECT enter your Tripadvisor Business Account Number and tick the rooms you want to send.
- Please make sure your complete "LOCATION and CONTACT" information is entered in SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES -> DESCRIPTION.
- The currency send to TripConnect is defined in SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES -> DEPOSIT COLLECTION
If you have trouble finding us on Tripadvisor look for "MPK Systems". If you have any problems please get in touch with your Tripadvisor rep and let us know.
Oct. 25, 2013
New Feature: Same Day Booking Cut off
The new feature allows you to set up to which time you accept bookings for the same day. To use this feature go to SETTINGS -> BOOKING RULES. The setting will make your rooms unavailable for online booking after this time if check-in is today.
It works in conjunction with your account timezone as set in ACCOUNT settings.
The availability cut off will be sent to channels via the channel manager but depending on the channel there may be some delay before it is effective.
Oct. 24, 2013
New Options for your Booking Page
We have added new options to customise your booking page. You can define the content you display and choose from:
- show an availability calendar for each room or unit
- keep it simple - just pictures, description and price
- display a full price table - if you want to add rack rates
Look here for a tutorial.
Sept. 30, 2013
Import bookings from iCal
The new iCal import allows you s to import bookings or block dates in Beds24 online booking system using an external iCal or google calendar.
Sept 27, 2013
Setup Wizards
Our new Setup Wizards are designed to help setting up and customising Beds24. Click here or use the link on the SUPPORT page.
Sept 12, 2013
Beds24 is TripConnect Premium Partner
We have been announced as TripConnect Premium partner for TripAdvisor’s new platform. TripConnect will be a new way for hotels and B&Bs to generate incremental bookings by participating in Hotel Price Comparison and self-managing their online advertising campaigns using TripConnect’s unique bid management platform. The service will start in September. If you are interested in connection send us a message via SUPPORT.
Aug 30, 2013
Template Emails
There are new functions for template emails. Mails can be created for bookings and set for manual or automatic sending. The mails are created in the guest management menu and can be sent from the mail tab of each booking.
Aug 21, 2013
Booking Change Log
Changes to bookings can be viewed on the LOG tab of each booking. The old and new values and the time of the change are shown.
Jul 28, 2013
Change Default Text
You can exchange any of the default text on the booking page e.g. change "Check-in" to "Arrival". The new setting is in SETTINGS -> BOOKING PAGE -> ADVANCED -> CUSTOM TEXT
Jul 24, 2013
Diary Function
We have added a diary function to the calendar view within the control panel.
To add a diary entry click on any day/date displayed on the property name line, for example "Wed 10". A text area will pop up and your notes will be saved to that property and date. An icon will appear with the date to indicate there is a diary entry and you can view it by hovering the mouse over the date. Clicking will allow you to edit the text, to remove it completely simply delete the text and save.
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Jul 08, 2013
Flag Bookings with Text and Colour
Each booking has a Flag text and a Flag colour. These can be used to quickly draw attention to bookings with a special status.
The text and colour can be entered on the edit booking pop-up window.
We have now added a flag selector which can be pre-populated with your own text and colour combinations to make setting the Flag an easy one step process.
Create your own preset flag options at SETTINGS -> ACCOUNT -> PREFERENCES. Add one option per line and an optional colour code after a comma.The colour code is the same 6 character HTML code the colour selector creates for any colour (without the #). A google for "HTML COLOR CODE" will return lots of colour code examples.
Jul 08, 2013
New option for children
In SETTINGS >> PROPERTIES -> ROOMS -> SETUP you can set the number of children to "None", this will make the room un-bookable if any children are selected. If you set the number of children to "Dont Ask", children will be allowed at the adult price.
Jul 08, 2013
New Payment Processing Options
Beds24 now integrates with leading payment gateways. Authorize.Net and Paymill can be used to collect credit card payments from guests. Alteratively hosts can securly collect credit card details and charge outside the system or use PayPal.
Juli 2nd 2013
Wordpress Plugin 1.1
The plugin has been updated. New settings allow easy customisation to fit booking widgets or availability calenders seamlessly into any website or blog.
June 30th 2013
Mobile friendly Booking Page
The new booking page is now adaptive/responsive. On mobiles it will automatically open in a mobile view.
May 26th 2013
Travelocity, Lastminute.com and Zuji have been added to the Channel Manager
Travelocity, one of the worlds leading online travel sites has certified Beds24.com as channel partner. Beds24´s channel manager now offers a two way connectivity to Travelocity, Lastminute.com and Zuji.
May 15th 2013
New Booking Page
The completely new designed booking page offers new features including
- option to book multiple rooms
- offer rooms at different prices
- fully customisable booking confirmations
- improved multi language options
March 30th 2013
Relaunch Control Panel
The control panel has been completely redisigned. The responsive design makes it easier to manage bookings and inventory from tablets and mobile devices.
Both systems will keep running but future development will be done in the new system only. To change between systems:
-In the old control panel go to ADMIN -> OWNER and change the setting to "New 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 get familiar with it. You can activate it in SUPPORT clicking on "Quick Tour"
Feb 25th 2013
Google Calendar Sync
See your booking calendar on your Google calendar. Works on your PC, mobile, tablet and in any ical format calendar program.
Dec 14th 2012
WordPress Plugin
We have created a plugin for WordPress sites to show your beds24.com booking page and booking widgets directly in your WordPress pages. The plugin allows you to embed the complete secure booking form or add small widgets to your pages. You can see an example in our blog.
Oct 25th 2012
getBookings API
For the developers and hobby programmers out there we now have a public API to download your bookings. Booking and the related invoice information is available in XML format. XML is a standard data format which can be opened by MS excel and many other programs. The XML fields are self explanatory.
The URL is https://www.beds24.com/api/getbookings.xml
You can manually enter your username, password and optional date fields and save the resulting XML file to your computer.
It is also possible to automate the process by using a program to post the fields and parse the result.
May 01, 2012
