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<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkin to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
You This auto action will be sent only when the a payment has been 'authorised' at Stripe. This can send Invoice as an attachment be used to your Guestsensure that the checkin details are only sent when the guest has completed the Security Deposit Authorisation. Setup your Invoice go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> INVOICING
*Attachment = Select the Invoice Template from the drop down list. *Subject - enter the subject for your Guests- Your access code (your text)
If you send Emails with pdf attachment (invoice, booking template) to Alias-Email addresses created by channels the channel might block the attachment so it is not delivered to the guest. Ask your channel about their policy regarding this. Other files can not be attached. We recommend you use a link to a file you upload to your web site.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
You can send Booking Template attachments to your Guests.
Setup your Booking Template, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> BOOKING TEMPLATES
'''Messaging tabInfo Codes:''' *Any Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
*Send '''Messaging tab:''' For channels using the Message = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of , then enter the text in the Plain text box, for emails enter the text in the other options)HTML box.
*Attachment = Select Booking Template from the drop down list. *Subject - enter the subject for your Guests
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkout to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
If you send Emails with pdf attachment (invoice, booking template) to Alias-Email addresses created by channels the channel might block the attachment so it is not delivered to the guest. Ask your channel about their policy regarding this.
Other files can not be attached. We recommend <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you use a link to a file the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you upload can either manually add Checkin to your web sitebookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
To You can send Invoice as an automated Email attachment to the guest then they can check you/the cleaner have your Guests. Setup your Invoice go to add a unit status to the room when it is ready. {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) In this example we used the unit status cleanGUEST MANAGEMENT -> INVOICING
Booking FieldsInfo Codes:*Template Variable Any Booking Info Code = [UNITSTATUS1] Contains = cleanCHECKOUT '''Messaging tab:'''
'''Messaging tab: '''
*Attachment :- if If you want to send a Booking/Invoice Emails with pdf attachment (invoice, booking template you can select from ) to Alias-Email addresses created by channels the channel might block the attachment so it is not delivered to the drop down listguest. Ask your channel about their policy regarding this.
To You can send an automated Email Booking Template attachments to the guest confirming that it is possible to extend their stayyour Guests.
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into Setup your Booking Template, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM BOOKING TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions.
Booking Fields'''Messaging tab:*Template Variables = [IFBETWEEN:[TURNOVERDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes'''
This template variable tests if there is 3 days between *Send Message = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the guest booking and the next booking. other options)
'''Message If the "Mail & Actions" tab:''' contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.
For channels using If no connection to a messaging system is available the Message API, then enter message will send to the text in Email address from the Plain text box, for emails enter "Mail & Actions" tab of the text in the HTML boxEmail.
If *Subject - enter the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.subject for your Guests
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message *Plain text box - will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.channels using Message API
*Email Subject Message Text :- enter the subject for text you wish to send to your Guestsguests include URL. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
[IF<=:[TURNOVERDAYS]:3Email Text :Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] - It is currently available for up possible to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra nightuse the same details (sURL)|]as in the Plain Text box above. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a Template variables can be used [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3Template_Variables| see here][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price.
*HTML box - Email will be sent, enter the text If you wish to send to your guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]] [IF<=:[TURNOVERDAYS]:3:Your apartment Emails with pdf attachment ([ROOMNAME]invoice, booking template), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] Alias-Email addresses created by channels the channel might block the attachment so it is currently available for up not delivered to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra nightguest. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide Ask your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Pricechannel about their policy regarding this. '''Booking Info Tab : Optional '''*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions. '''Trigger Tab tab:-'''
This template variable tests if there is upto 3 days from previous checkout to check in of current booking. '''Messaging tab :- '''*Send Message Email = Guest API/Smart Email(or one of the other options)
[IF<=Message Text :[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which - enter the text you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] wish to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up send to [VACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|]your guests. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a Template variables can be used [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAILTemplate_Variables| see here] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price.
[IF<=:[VACANTDAYS]:3Email Text :Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] - It is currently available for up possible to [VACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|]use the same details as in the Plain Text box above. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a Template variables can be used [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAILTemplate_Variables| see here] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price.
'''Booking Info Tab *Attachment :- Optional'''*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS, *if you want to send a Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night/Invoice template you can select from the drop down list.
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[VACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
DearFor channels using the Message API, [GUESTNAME]then enter the text in the Plain text box,for emails enter the text in the HTML box.
We are very happy to offer you 'Early Check-in' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].*Send Message = Booking API/Smart Email
[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email. Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL]Website :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Booking Info Tab :*Email Subject - Optional*Booking info code = EARLYARRIVAL, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Early Checkinenter the subject for your Guests
</div></div>*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API, enter the text you wish to send to your guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
This template variable tests if there is 1 day between Time:*Trigger Event = Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest booking and )*Trigger Time = -2 days (depending on when you want to notify the next booking. guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 2 Booking Source:*Booking Source = All Booking Conditions:*Group bookings = Trigger all on master*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Message tab Booking Fields:- *Send Email Template Variables = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)*EMail Subject = Enter the appropriate details *Email Text = Your text, using the template variables to modify the specific text in the booking. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)[IFBETWEEN:[VACANTDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes
Dear, [GUESTNAME],This template variable tests if there is upto 3 days from previous checkout to check in of current booking.
We are very happy to offer you 'Late Check''Messaging tab :-out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].''*Send Message = Guest API/Smart Email
Best regards,If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
===Booking Info Codes===
If To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to have an Early Checkin as room is available the day of before arrival. This example uses fixed values that you need to use have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Booking info code CHECKINProperty/CHECKOUT for reporting/other auto actionsRooms, you can set useful way to utilise the Booking info code template variables and different values rather than use the Current guest module in the dashboardduplicating auto actions.
Booking Info tab: *Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkin</div></div>This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next booking.
<div class="mwMessage tab :-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class*Send Email ="headline-collapse" > Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)*EMail Subject =Enter the appropriate details *Email Text ===Add CHECKOUT Booking info code Your text, using the template variables to bookings ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">modify the specific text in the booking. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)
If you need to use the Booking info code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT for reporting/other auto actionsDear, [GUESTNAME], you can set the Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in the dashboard.
Trigger tabWe are very happy to offer you 'Early Check-in' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK]. If you would like checkin early for your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EARLYARRIVAL’ for the special Price.Best regards, [PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]. Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL]*Trigger Event = CheckWebsite :-out[PROPERTYWEB]*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 dayBooking Info Tab :- Optional*Booking Source info code = AllEARLYARRIVAL, *Booking Status Info Description = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on masterUpsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Early Checkin
Booking Info tab:
*Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkout
This requires the master booking to be checked-in via the check-in function.
Trigger tabTo send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to have a Late Checkout as room is available the day of departure. This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions.
Booking info tab : *Info Code = CHECKIN</div></div>This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next booking.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headlineMessage tab :-collapse" > *Send Email ====Identify Repeat Guest ====<API/div>Smart Email (or one of the other options)<div class*EMail Subject ="mw-collapsible-content">Enter the appropriate details This requires you *Email Text = Your text, using the template variables to use modify the Guest databasespecific text in the booking. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)
Trigger tab:Dear, [GUESTNAME],
*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = immediately*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Template Variable = We are very happy to offer you 'Late Check-out' at [GUESTSID1PROPERTYNAME] greater than 0at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Identify bookings with Custom Question ticked/unticked ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">If you have a custom question with a 'Tick box' for exampleBest regards, they want a late checkin.
Setup the custom question in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES -> BOOKING QUESTIONS -> CUSTOM QUESTIONS -> Custom question 1[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE], set with TYPE = Tick Box[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]. Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL]Trigger tabWebsite :- [PROPERTYWEB]
*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = immediately*Trigger Window = 365Info Tab :- Optional*Booking Source info code = AllLATCHECKOUT, *Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Template Variable Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][GUESTCUSTOMQ1PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] equals ticked (or) not ticked Late Checkout
Booking info tab :
*Info Code = LATECHECKIN
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a fee Send Email to all bookings from your guest - Offering Late Checkout Only on a channelSunday when there is no new arrival ====
Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Booking Source = Expedia (for example)
Invoice tab:*Type = AmountTo send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to have a Late checkout on Sundays as the room is available on the day of departure.*Description = Cleaning fee (for example)*Amount = 50 (This auto action will create a new booking for example - the amount date of your cleaning fee)*per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter departure, closing the VAT amount if applicable)calendar to any other bookings.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS ><div class="headline-collapse" SETUP > ====Add a fee (Penalty) ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to all bookings with an Outstanding Balance====utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions.
</div'''Step 1: ''' Create a new offer in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ><div class="mw-collapsible-content"PROPERTIES >You want to add a 2.2% fee to all bookings if there is an outstanding balance 2 days prior to checkin. OFFERS
Trigger tab:*Name = Latecheckout*Enable = Only if Available*Booking Type = Confirmed with Deposit 2 - via payment gateway
Time '''Step 2:*Trigger Event = Checkin *Trigger Time = -2 days*Trigger Window = 2 days ''' Create a Rate or Daily Price, PRICES
Booking Conditions:Guests = Max Occupancy*Status Max Stay = All not Cancelled 1*Invoice Balance Offer = Not Zeroselect the offer number as created in the above step.
Invoice tab:*Type If you are using Rates, select 'Rate allowed' = Amount*Description = Payment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2Sunday, untick all the other days.2%]*Amount = 0 (Channel Tab, untick all channels, leave as 0 so the value is set from the calculation in Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (only 'beds24.com' for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable)your booking page.
The fee will be added If using Daily Prices, then go to Calendar, and set the next time price and date range, then only Sunday, untick all the auto actions runother days. Enable list, untick all channels, leave only 'beds24.com' for your booking page. </div></div>'''Step 3: ''' Create the Auto Action
<div class*Group bookings ="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a pending payment====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking or Before Check-in*Trigger Time = set the time you want to collect the payment*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels)all on master
Booking Info tab*Template Variables = [IF=: OptionalAdd [LEAVINGDAY:{%a booking info tab for information and reporting*Flag Text = PendingPayment (for example)*Flag Colour }]:Sun:|[IF>= select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list^[TURNOVERDAYS]^1^yes~no]] equal yes
Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text = Pending payment added (for example)*Flag Colour = select This template variable tests if the colour as this will be visible in departure day is a Sunday and there is at least 1 day between the Calendar/Bookings listexisting guest booking and the next booking.
Invoice Message tab:- *Payment Type Send Email = select on what the payment is calculated Guest API/Smart Email (Percent or one of Balance duethe other options)*Description EMail Subject = Enter the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tabappropriate details *Status Email Text = if you use Your text, using the status function add template variables to modify the status you want to apply to specific text in the booking. Enter the pending payment text in both Plain text Box (optionalMessaging API)*Amount = enter the amount or percentage you want to collect*Payment Rule = use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} and HTML Box (SETTINGSEmails) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here *Payment Due = Set when the payment is due
Create a Payment Rule We are very happy to collect a payments when bookings are not cancelledoffer you 'Late Check-out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
Go If you would like a late checkout, please use this link to Settings > Payments > Payment Rulesmake the booking and payment.
Payment Rule https://beds24.com/booking2.php?checkin=[LEAVINGDAYYYYY-MM-DD]&br7-[ROOMID]
Name <span class= Enter your title "" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> The details in the URL, will direct the guest to make a new booking in the existing room with the check- Not Cancelled in date = leaving date and for Offer 7 &br-7 (for exampleoffer created in Step 1 above)Action = Auto
Payment Trigger :Enter your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] into the Booking id box on the booking page. Best regards,
*Booking Status = All not cancelled[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME] *Any Booking Info Code = optional *All Booking Info Codes = optionalEmail :-[PROPERTYEMAIL] *Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking)Website :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Payment Action Booking Info Tab : *Capture = Yes - immediately charged (Capture=Yes)Optional*Add Booking info code on success = add a Booking Info item to the booking on successLATCHECKOUT, *Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to the booking on failureDescription = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE]: Late Checkout
''''Create a Messaging tab:*Send Message = Internal*Internal Email Address = enter the email address to receive the notification*Subject = Failed Stripe Payment Rule (Optional)''''*HTML Box = Enter the text to be sent, you can use template variables in this message, for example
Standard payment rules [BOOKID] - booking reference number[GUESTNAMES] - name of all guests in the system are Auto & Manual, you can create additional rules for the collection of outstanding payments, you can control booking on the collection "summary" tab of payments if the booking status is changed, for example the booking is cancelled before the final payment is due to be collected. [FIRSTNIGHT][LASTNIGHT]
Go to {{#fasBooking tab:cog}} (SETTINGSoptional) PAYMENTS *Execution = One time only*Flag Text = Stripe Payment Failed*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div> PAYMENT RULES
Create a Payment Rule ===Booking Info Codes===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKIN Booking info code to collect payments if bookings are not cancelled.====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
Click '''Create New Payment Rule''' :If you need to use the Booking info code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT for reporting/other auto actions, you can set the Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in the dashboard.
Payment RuleTrigger tab:*Name Trigger Event = Enter your title Check- Not Cancelled (for example) in*Action Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on master Booking Info tab: *Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Booking Info Text = AutoCheckin</div></div>
Payment Trigger :<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">*Booking Status <div class= All not cancelled"headline-collapse" > *Any ====Add CHECKOUT Booking Info Code (optional)info code to bookings ====*All Booking Info Codes (optional)</div>*Exclude Booking Info Code <div class= optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking)"mw-collapsible-content">
Payment Action :*Funding Source = Guest card only*Payment value adjustment = Limit If you need to group booking balance*Capture = Yes - immediately charged (Capture=Yes)*Add use the Booking info code on success = add a CHECKIN/CHECKOUT for reporting/other auto actions, you can set the Booking Info item to the booking on success*Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to rather than use the Current guest module in the booking on failuredashboard.
Prevent Auto Payment Trigger tab:*Prevent payment if booking status Trigger Event = CancelledCheck-out*Prevent payment after check-out (days) Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = 7 (default)All but not cancelled*Prevent payment action Group bookings = Set Manual Trigger all on master
'''Create Auto Actions '''<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Group check-in ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">This requires the master booking to be checked-in via the check-in function.
Collect the outstanding balance for bookings created via your booking page. Trigger tab:
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS and click '''Create New Action''' to create them. '''Collect outstanding balance for direct bookings''' *Trigger tab:Event = After Booking*Trigger Time= immediately**Trigger Event Window = Checkin365*Booking Source = All*Trigger Time Booking Status = -3 days (set the time you want to collect the payment)All but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Time Window Info Code = 3 days (set this to the same number (positive) as Trigger time.CHECKIN
*Booking Sourceinfo tab : **Booking Source Info Code = Direct. You can have different auto actionsCHECKIN</div></rules for direct bookings -v- channel bookings, then select ‘Direct’ this will include manually created bookings and booking page bookings. div>
*Booking Conditions<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">**Group Booking Trigger <div class= Trigger only Master"headline-collapse" > **Status = All not cancelled===Identify Repeat Guest ====**Invoice Balance</div><div class= Not Zero (can be used "mw-collapsible-content">This requires you to refine use the auto action being triggered)Guest database.
Booking Trigger tab: Optional*Flag Text = Pending payment added (for example)*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list
Booking Info tab: Optional, for information and reporting*Trigger Event = After Booking Info Code = BALANCE (for example enter the value - use one word only)*Booking Info Text = Enter the description/text to show in for the Booking Info Code. Invoice tab: <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} ONLY use Payment Type =‘ Percent of Group balance due’ if you selected Trigger tab > Booking Conditions > Group Booking Trigger Time = Trigger Only Master.</div> immediately*Add a Pending Payment to the booking**Payment Type Trigger Window = Percent of Group Balance due (select on what the payment is calculated) 365**Description Booking Source = the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tabAll**Booking Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)All but not cancelled**Amount = 100 (this will be 100% of the outstanding group balance) **Payment Rule = Not Cancelled - See Step 4 above (if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS ->PAYMENT RULES they will be available here) **Payment Due Group bookings" = Trigger dateall on master**Payment time Template Variable = set the time to collect payment**Invoicee = If you use the "invoicee" function you can select which invoicee the pending payment will be assigned to.[GUESTSID1] greater than 0
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = immediate
*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels)
Invoice tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = immediately*Payment Type Trigger Window = Fixed amount365*Description Booking Source = Security Deposit (the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tab)All*Booking Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)All but not cancelled*Amount Group bookings" = 100 (balance is full price so 100% of the balance) Trigger all on master*Payment Rule Template Variable = Security Deposit [GUESTCUSTOMQ1] equals ticked (Create a Payment Rule, see belowor) *Payment Due = check innot ticked
<span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Automatic collection is only available for customer who use [[Stripe]].
Create a Payment Rule to 'Capture' a payment only. Captured payments will only be valid for 7 days, then it will expire, if the booking is for a longer period, then you can create a second Capture, you will need to create another auto action for this.
Go ===Add invoice items to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS > PAYMENT RULESa booking ===
Payment Rule <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a fee to all bookings from a channel====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab: *Name Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Enter your title - Security Deposit Immediate*Booking Source = Expedia (for example)*Action = Auto
Payment Trigger Invoice tab:*Booking Status Add Invoice Item = select from Add new*Type = Amount*Description = Cleaning fee (for example) - Template variables can be used. *Amount = 50 (for example - the drop down listamount of your cleaning fee)*Any Booking Info Code per = optionalRoom*All Booking Info Codes Period = optionalone time*Exclude Booking Info Code VAT = optional 19% (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in for example - enter the bookingVAT amount if applicable)
Payment Action :*Capture = Yes/No - immediately charged (Capture=Yes), if you want to make sure that The fee will be added the amount is available for later capture (Capture=No) *Add info code on success = add a Booking Info item to next time the booking on success*Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to the booking on failureauto actions run.
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 365
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Invoice Balance = Any Payment made
====Assign invoice numbers====
Booking Info tab:*Optional, add a booking info tab for information and reporting Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text Source = PaymentDue1 Expedia (for example), set multiple if multiple payments are required. *Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list
The Pending Payment Report is available in Bookings > Pending Payments. This report can be used to see outstanding pending payments, this can be used to see all outstanding payments, when payment gateways other than Stripe are used, the Pending Payments report can be used to see outstanding payments and a checklist for bank transfers.
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====Apply a flag for a bookings from a channel which have breakfast included====
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Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Booking Source = Booking.com (for example)
*Booking Field Contains - select "API Message" in the next field enter: meal_plan=Breakfast (or Extra Breakfast - use the text the channel uses)
Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want Create a Payment Rule to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colourcollect a payments when bookings are not cancelled.
Booking changes are applied before the mail is sent so that the flag template variable can be reflected in the Email.</divGo to Settings ></divPayments >Payment Rules
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check-in====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tabPayment Rule :
*Trigger Event Name = CheckEnter your title -in*Trigger Time = -365 Not Cancelled (for example : must be a negative value and the same as the value in Trigger window)*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Invoice Balance Action = Any Payment madeAuto
Message tabPayment Trigger :
Booking tabPayment Action : (optional)
Booking info tab : (optional)
*Booking Info Code : DEPOSITPAID (for example)
*Booking Info Text : additional text if required.
Setting details with the Booking tab and Booking info tab allows you to trigger additional (follow on) Auto Actions and Reports.
Trigger tab:*Trigger Event Status = After Bookingif you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Trigger Time Amount = Immediate0*Booking Source Payment Rule = Booking.com use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (for exampleSETTINGS)Payments > Payment Rules they will be available here *Payment Due = Set when the payment is due
Booking tab:
*Execution = One time only
*Flag Text = The text you want to display
*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour
Booking changes Create a Payment Rule to collect a payments when bookings are applied before the mail is sent so that the flag template variable can be reflected in the emailnot cancelled.</div></div>
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when a payment was made====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"Go to Settings ><span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" Payments >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Also see Example : " Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check-in AND/OR Apply a flag when booking is fully paid".Payment Rules
Booking tab:
*Execution = One time only
*Flag Text = The text you want to display
*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour
Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 365
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Booking Info Code = STRIPEFAIL
Booking tab:''''Create a Payment Rule (Optional)''''*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = Stripe Payment Failed*Flag Colour - choose Standard payment rules in the system are Auto & Manual, you can create additional rules for the collection of outstanding payments, you can control the collection of payments if the booking status is changed, for example the booking is cancelled before the flag colour</div></div>final payment is due to be collected.
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag to Booking.com bookings and auto report the Credit Card when a payment FAILS at Stripe====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"PAYMENTS >PAYMENT RULES
Go Create a Payment Rule to Settings > Channel Manager > Preferences and set Auto report failed cards = Yes Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but collect payments if bookings are not cancelled*Booking Info Code = BOOKINGCOMCARD.
Booking tabClick '''Create New Payment Rule''' :*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = Failed CC reported to Booking.com *Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div>
===Status changes===Payment Rule:<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class*Name ="headlineEnter your title -collapse" > ==== Change the status of all "Request" bookings to "Not Cancelled" after three days ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = 3 days(for example) *Booking Status Action = RequestAuto
Booking tabPayment Trigger :*Execution Booking Status = One time onlyAll not cancelled*Any Booking Status = CancelledInfo Code (optional)</div>*All Booking Info Codes (optional)</div>*Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking)
<div classPayment Action :*Funding Source = Guest card only*Payment value adjustment = Limit to group booking balance*Capture ="mwYes -collapsible mwimmediately charged (Capture=Yes)*Add info code on success = add a Booking Info item to the booking on success*Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to the booking on failure Prevent Auto Payment :*Prevent payment if booking status = Cancelled*Prevent payment after check-collapsed">out (days) = 7 (default)*Prevent payment action = Set Manual '''Create Auto Actions ''' Collect the outstanding balance for bookings created via your booking page. <div Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) class="headline-collapse" GUEST MANAGEMENT >AUTO ACTIONS and click '''Create New Action''' to create them. '''Collect outstanding balance for direct bookings'''
==== Change the status of all bookings which have been imported from Ical to "Request" ====
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Trigger tab
*Trigger Event = Check-out
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 1 day
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Change Room Unit Status = Select the You can use this optionto send data to your Integromat account.
It is assumed you use Set the Checkin/Checkout feature rules in the DashboardTrigger tab, if not when you can either manually add Checkin need to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add send the Booking Info Codes data to the bookingsIntegromat.</div></div>
===API/Webhook===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Use API/Go to Webhook to write to the field 'Message'====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">tab:
You can use a webhook in conjunction with the API JSON function '''setBooking''' to write to any field in the bookingURL = https://hook.integromat.com/ followed by your integromat account key. First you have to configure access to the API:
You need two keys to Body Data = you can use our API JSON functions - one for the API itself and one template variables allows in the list for the propertyIntegromat [[https://wiki.beds24. The keys have to consist of 16 characters of your choosingcom/index.<br> '''API key:'''*{{php/Make#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT -> ACCOUNT->ACCESS "API Key 1"*API Key = my_very_secret_api_key*API Key Access = allow any IP*IP Whitelist = [leave emptyData_Fields Data fields]]*Allow Writes = Yes*Property Access = Owned by this account only*'''Property key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ACCESS > propKey = secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX
Set the triggers you need, for For example:-
Booking Field Contains: Message bookingData= XXX{
Set the webhook like this"bookId":"[BOOKID]",
* URL = <nowiki>https"guestMobileNum"://api.beds24.com/json/setBooking</nowiki>* Custom Header = "[leave emptyGUESTMOBILENUM]",
Body Data::{::"authentication":::{:::"apiKey": "my_very_secret_api_key",:::"propKey": "secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX"::},::"bookIdguestMobile": "[BOOKIDGUESTMOBILE]",::"message": "[MESSAGE] - Append this message":}</div></div>
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====Use API/Webhook to write the value of the 'commission' field to a new invoice item====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-contentguestFirstName">You can create a new invoice item that contains the price of the channel's commission as a negative value to subtract it from the room price. You use the API JSON function '''setBooking''' for this. First you need to configure access to the API:"[REPLACE|&|and|[GUESTFIRSTNAME]]",
You need two keys to use our API JSON functions - one for the API itself and one for the property. The keys have to consist of 16 characters of your choosing.<br>'''API key:'''*{{#fas"propertyName":cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT -> ACCOUNT->ACCESS "API Key 1"*API Key = my_very_secret_api_key*API Key Access = allow any IP*IP Whitelist = [leave emptyPROPERTYNAME]*Allow Writes = Yes*Property Access = Owned by this account only*'''Property key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ACCESS> propKey = secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX",
Set the triggers you need"propertyId":"[PROPERTYID]", for example:
Booking Source = Booking.com"firstNight":"[FIRSTNIGHTSHORT]",
Set the webhook like this"lastNight":"[LEAVINGDAYSHORT]"
*URL = <nowiki>https://api.beds24.com/json/setBooking</nowiki>*Custom Header = [leave empty]}
*Body Data =
:{
::"authentication":
::{
:::"apiKey": "my_very_secret_api_key",
:::"propKey": "secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX"
::},
::"bookId": "[BOOKID]",
::"invoice":
::[
:::{
::::"description": "Booking.com Commission",
::::"status": "",
::::"qty": "1",
::::"price": "-[COMMISSIONNUM]",
::::"vatRate": "7.00",
::::"type": "0",
::::"invoiceeId": ""
:::}
::]
:}
=== Send Emails/Message/SMS to guests ===
<span style="color:#019cde; font-size: 150%;“ >{{#fas:info-circle}} </span> Message API messages will be shown in the message tab of the booking and in the Channel Message centre. Currently this is only available for Booking.com and Airbnb.
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:-
*Trigger Event = Check-in
*Trigger Time = -2 (the number of days before check-in you want to sent the code or link)
*Trigger Window = 2
Booking Souce :-
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Booking Conditions:-
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
Info Codes :-
*Info Code = LOCKSTATE_PIN or NUKI_PIN or CHEKIN_URL (select the appropriate Booking Info Code for the service you use)
'''Message Messaging tab:''' For channels using the Message API, then enter the text in the Plain text box, for emails enter the text in the HTML box.
*Send Message = Booking API/Smart Email
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Email Subject - enter the subject for your Guests - Your access code (your text)
*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API
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====Send Email to all current guest (guests with check-in details 2 days before Check-in) , booking paid/no outstanding balance ====
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This auto action will be sent only when the Invoice Balance of the booking is zero. This can be used to ensure that the checkin details are only sent when the guest has completed the payments.
'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:-
*Trigger Event = Check-in
*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 14 -2 (the max number of days your guests can staybefore check-in you want to sent the code or link)*Trigger Window = 2
Booking Source:-
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Booking Conditions: -
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status Invoice Balance = All but not cancelled Info Codes: *Any Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT Zero
'''Messaging tab:''' For channels using the Message API, then enter the text in the Plain text box, for emails enter the text in the HTML box.
*Send Message = Booking API/Smart Email
If the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Subject - enter the subject for your Guests- Your access code (your text)
*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API
Message Text :- enter the text you wish to send to your guests . This can include URL. Template any information that is important for the checkin of the guest, for example the Key code for the door, who to contact if there are any issues, template variables can be used, see the list of ALL template variables that can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
*HTML box - Email will be sent
Email Text :- It Enter the text you wish to send to your guests this can include URLs. Include any information that is possible important for the checkin of the guest, for example the Key code for the door, who to use contact if there are any issues, template variables can be used, see the same details (URL) as in the Plain Text box above. Template list of ALL template variables that can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
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====Send Email to guests with Guest Invoice check- PDF attachmentin details 2 days before Check-in, Security Deposit Authorised at Stripe ====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:-*Trigger Event = CheckoutCheck-in*Trigger Time = Immediate -2 (the number of days before check-in you want to sent the code or link) *Trigger Window = 1 day2
Booking Source:- *Booking Source = All (or select the appropriate channel/Direct)*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Booking Conditions:-
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status Invoice Balance = All but not cancelledZero
Info Codescodes :-*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKOUTSTRIPEAUTHORIZE
'''Messaging tab:''' For channels using the Message API, then enter the text in the Plain text box, for emails enter the text in the HTML box.
*Send Email Message = Guest Booking API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)
If the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API
Message Text :- enter the text you wish to send to your guests . This can include URL. Template any information that is important for the checkin of the guest, for example the Key code for the door, who to contact if there are any issues, template variables can be used, see the list of ALL template variables that can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
*HTML box - Email will be sent
Email Text :- It Enter the text you wish to send to your guests this can include URLs. Include any information that is possible important for the checkin of the guest, for example the Key code for the door, who to use contact if there are any issues, template variables can be used, see the same details (URL) as in the Plain Text box above. Template list of ALL template variables that can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" /div>{{#fas:lightbulb}} </spandiv> It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkout to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
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====Send Email with Booking Registration Form to all current guest (Check- PDF attachmentin) ====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = BookingCheck-in
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 1 day14(the max number of days your guests can stay)
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All (or select the appropriate channel/Direct)
Booking Conditions:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Send Message = Booking API/Smart Email
If the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API
Email Text :- It is possible to use the same details (URL) as in the Plain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
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====Send Email after the cleaner has cleaned the roomwith Guest Invoice - PDF attachment====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = CheckinCheckout
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 1day
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All (or select the appropriate channel/Direct)
Booking Conditions:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Send Email = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Attachment = Select the Invoice Template from the drop down list.
*Subject - enter the subject for your Guests
*Plain text box - will send to channels using Message API
Message Text :- enter the text you wish to send to your guestsinclude URL. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
*HTML box - Email will be sent
Email Text :- It is possible to use the same details (URL) as in the Plain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]] <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkout to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
Other files can not be attached. We recommend you use a link to a file you upload to your web site.
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====Send Email to your guest with Booking Registration Form - Upselling additional nights - nights available after checkout PDF attachment====
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'''Trigger Tab tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)Booking*Trigger Time = -2 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)Immediate*Trigger Window = 21 day
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All (or select the appropriate channel/Direct)
Booking Conditions:
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Send Message Attachment = Select Booking API/Smart EmailTemplate from the drop down list.
*Plain text HTML box - Email will send to channels using Message API, enter the text you wish to send to your guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]sent
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkout to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.
Other files can not be attached. We recommend you use a link to a file you upload to your web site.
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====Send Email to your guest - Upselling additional nights - nights available before checkin after the cleaner has cleaned the room====
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To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that then they can check you/the cleaner have to add a unit status to the room when it is possible to extend their stayready. In this example we used the unit status clean
Time:
*Trigger Event = Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)*Trigger Time = -2 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)Immediate*Trigger Window = 21
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All
Booking Conditions:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Booking Fields:
*Template Variables Variable = [IFBETWEEN:[VACANTDAYSUNITSTATUS1]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yesContains = clean
If the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to the guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the channels API messaging systems if possible.
If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to the Email address from the "Mail & Actions" tab of the Email.
*Subject = Enter - enter the appropriate details subject for your Guests
*Plain Text Box = Your text, box - will send to channels using the template variables to modify the specific text in the booking. Message API
*HTML Box box - Email will be sent
Other files can not be attached. We recommend you use a link to a file you upload to your web site.
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Early Checkin Upselling additional nights - nights available after checkout ====
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To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to have an Early Checkin as room is available the day of before arrivalextend their stay.
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions.
'''Trigger Tab :- ''' Time:
*Trigger Event = Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)
*Trigger Time = -2 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)
*Trigger Window = 2
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All
Booking Conditions:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Booking Fields:*Template Variables = [IFBETWEEN:[TURNOVERDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes This template variable tests if there is 1 day 3 days between the guest booking and the next booking.
'''Message tab :- *Send Email = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)*EMail Subject = Enter the appropriate details *Email Text = Your text, using the template variables to modify the specific text in the booking. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)'''
If you would like checkin early for your stay then please send an email the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a "real" Email address the message is sent to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EARLYARRIVAL’ for guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the special Pricechannels API messaging systems if possible.Best regards,
[IF<=:[TURNOVERDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price. *HTML box - Email will be sent, enter the text you wish to send to your guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]] [IF<=:[TURNOVERDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price. '''Booking Info Tab : Optional '''*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Late Checkout Upselling additional nights - nights available before checkin ====
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To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to have an Early Checkin as room is available the day of before arrivalextend their stay.
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions.
'''Trigger Tab :- *Trigger Event = Checkout*Trigger Time = -1 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 1*Booking Source = All *Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on master*Template Variables = [IF>:[TURNOVERDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes'''
If you would like the "Mail & Actions" tab contains a late checkout, then please send an email "real" Email address the message is sent to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming you would like the Late Checkout, provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘LATECHECKOUT’ for guests Email address. If only a masked Email address is available the message sends via the special Pricechannels API messaging systems if possible.
*Subject = Enter the appropriate details *Plain Text Box = Your text, using the template variables to modify the specific text in the booking. [IF<=:[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAMENUMNIGHT] nights from [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAMEFIRSTNIGHTSHORT]to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [VACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price. *HTML Box [PROPERTYADDRESSIF<=:[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]),which you booked for [PROPERTYCITYNUMNIGHT],nights from [PROPERTYPOSTCODEFIRSTNIGHTSHORT],to [PROPERTYSTATELEAVINGDAYSHORT],is currently available for up to [PROPERTYCOUNTRYVACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|]. Email :-We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If you would like to extend your stay then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL]Website :- confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [PROPERTYWEBBOOKID]and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price.
'''Booking Info Tab :- Optional'''*Booking info code = LATCHECKOUTEXTRANIGHTS, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Late Checkoutper extra night
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Trigger tabTab :- *Trigger Event = Check-inCheckin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)*Trigger Time = Immediate-2 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 1 day2*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[VACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
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Trigger Tab :- *Trigger Event = After BookingCheckout*Trigger Time = immediately-1 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 3651*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Info Code Template Variables = CHECKIN[IF>:[TURNOVERDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
If you would like a late checkout, then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming you would like the Late Checkout, provide your Booking info tab : *Info Code = REPEAT</div></div>Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘LATECHECKOUT’ for the special Price.
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The fee URL link in the message tab, will be added send the guest to your guest booking page with set conditions, the leaving date of the existing booking, the room id of the existing booking and the next time Offer you have created for the auto actions runLateCheckout. </div></div>
Trigger Tab :- *Trigger Event =Checkout*Trigger Time =-1 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window =Payments/Pending Payments1*Booking Source =All *Booking Status =All but not cancelled*Between Booking and Check in =2 and 999 (to stop the auto action triggering on the new booking)
Dear, [GUESTNAME],
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===Send an email to the Owner/Internal email address ===
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<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Collect outstanding booking balance 3 days prior Send an email to arrival( Credit card details were collected the Owner/Internal email address when a payment FAILS at time of booking)Stripe====
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*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 365
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Booking Info Code = STRIPEFAIL, CARDFAILSTRIPE
Booking Info tab:
*Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkout
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Booking info tab :
*Info Code = REPEAT
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If you have a custom question with a 'Tick box' for example, they want a late checkin.
Setup the custom question in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES -> BOOKING QUESTIONS -> CUSTOM QUESTIONS -> Custom question 1, set with TYPE = Tick Box.
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*Info Code = LATECHECKIN
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====Apply Add a fee (Penalty) to all bookings with an info code and and/or icon when a payment was madeOutstanding Balance====
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You want to add a 2.2% fee to all bookings if there is an outstanding balance 2 days prior to checkin.
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Time :*Trigger Event = Checkin *Trigger Time = -2 days*Trigger Window = 2 days Booking Info Conditions:*Status = All not Cancelled *Invoice Balance = Not Zero Invoice tab:*Execution Type = Amount*Description = One time onlyPayment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2.2%]*Info Code Amount = Enter 0 (leave as 0 so the preset code for value is set from the icon or info code which you have created calculation in {{#fas:cog}} Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (SETTINGSfor example - enter the VAT amount if applicable) ACCOUNT->PREFERENCES The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run.
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===Modify description/values of an existing invoice item in a booking ===
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In some cases Channel bookings have different descriptions for the same charge item - i.e. Cleaning, update the description field in the invoice item so they all match, using the format (findthisinvoicedescription^replacewiththisdescription)
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*Trigger Event = Check-outAfter Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Any Booking Info Code Source = CHECKOUT Expedia (optional only if you use the check-out function, if not leave blankfor example)
Invoice tab:
*Assign Add Invoice Number Item = yesUpdate Only*Type = Change Description *Description = Cleaning^Cleaning Service Fee*Invoicee = Ignore (otherwise you can add a specific Invoicee to limit the search)
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You need to change the charges in bookings due to an update in your prices. Tourist Tax (for example), update the description field and value using the format (findthisinvoicedescription^replacewiththisdescription)
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*Trigger Event = After Booking or Before Check-in*Trigger Time = set the time you want to add Immediate*Time Window = 365*Check In From = Select the pending payment to first date of the bookingSummer Season*Booking Source Check In To =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels)Select the last date of the Summer Season
Invoice tab:
*Payment Type Add Invoice Item = select on what the payment is calculated (Percent of Balance due)Update Only*Description Type = the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tabChange All *Status Description = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment Tourist Tax^Tourist Tax - Summer season 2022 (optionalfor example)*Amount = enter the amount or percentage you want to collect0.75*Per = Per Person*Payment Rule Period = Manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here One time*Payment Due Invoicee = Set when Ignore (otherwise you can add a specific Invoicee to limit the payment is duesearch)
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===Booking FlagsPayments/ColoursPending Payments===
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====Apply Add a flag when a booking is cancelledpending payment====
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Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Bookingor Before Check-in*Trigger Time = 1 Hourset the time you want to collect the payment*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels)*Group Booking Trigger = Trigger Window only Master (this will trigger on individual bookings and Master booking if a group) Booking Info tab: OptionalAdd a booking info tab for information and reporting*Flag Text = 365 daysPendingPayment (for example)*Booking Status Flag Colour = Cancelledselect the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list
Booking tab:Optional*Execution Booking Info Code = One time onlyPENDPAY*Booking Status Info Text = No ChangePending payment added Invoice tab:*Flag text Payment Type = select on what the payment is calculated (enter Percent of Balance due)*Description = the text you requirewill see in the "Charges and Payments" tab*Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Flag Colour Amount = Set as requiredenter the amount or percentage you want to collect</div*Payment Rule = use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here </div>*Payment Due = Set when the payment is due
*Send Email : select appropriate optionBooking Status = All not cancelled*Enter : Subject and Email contentAny Booking Info Code = optional*All Booking Info Codes = optional*Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking)
*Execution Capture = One time onlyYes - immediately charged (Capture=Yes)*Flag Text Add info code on success = The text you want add a Booking Info item to displaythe booking on success*Flag Colour - choose Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to the flag colourbooking on failure
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Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Bookingor Before Check-in*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365set the time you want to collect the payment*Booking Source = All(for example, you can also set different rules for different channels) Booking tab: Optional*Booking Status Flag Text = All not cancelledPendingPayment (for example)*Invoice Balance Flag Colour = ZEROselect the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list
Booking Info tab:OptionalAdd a booking info tab for information and reporting*Execution Booking Info Code = One time onlyPENDPAY*Flag Booking Info Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div>Pending payment added
Invoice tab:*Payment Type = fixed value*Description = Security Deposit||[IF<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">:[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM]:800:200|[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM][/.0]4] (Security Deposit is the description, then 2 | symbol, then the calculation for the 'Amount' to be set.)<div classThis calculation, tests if the first invoice item value (usually the Accommodation value) is greater than or = 800 if so set the Security Deposit Amount = 1 quarter of the first invoice item value, otherwise set ="headline-collapse" >200.
<span class="" style===Apply a flag/colour for a booking coming from a certain channel===="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </divspan> <div classspan style="mw-collapsiblefont-contentweight: bold;">Tip</span> A price value for the invoice item can be specified after a second pipe (|) symbol, this can be used to calculate a price using template variables. If the price value in the description field is zero or absent, the numeric value from the amount field will be used.
Payment Rule : Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example)Action = Auto Payment Trigger tab: *Trigger Event Booking Status = After All not cancelled*Any BookingInfo Code = optional*Trigger Time All Booking Info Codes = Immediateoptional*Trigger Window Exclude Booking Info Code = 365optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking) Payment Action : *Booking Source Capture = Yes - immediately charged (Capture= AllYes)*Add info code on success = add a Booking Status = All not cancelledInfo item to the booking on success*Invoice Balance Add info code on failure = Any Payment madeadd a Booking Info item to the booking on failure
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Trigger tab:
*Time**Trigger Event = After BookingCheckin**Trigger Time = Immediate-3 days (set the time you want to collect the payment)**Time Window = 3 days (set this to the same number (positive) as Trigger time. *Booking Source**Booking Source = Ical Import (1Direct. You can have different auto actions/rules for direct bookings -v- channel bookings, 2, 3)then select ‘Direct’ this will include manually created bookings and booking page bookings.
*Booking Conditions**Group Booking Trigger = Trigger only Master**Status = All not cancelled**Invoice Balance= Not Zero (can be used to refine the auto action being triggered) Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text = Pending payment added (for example)*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list Booking Info tab: Optional, for information and reporting*Booking Info Code = BALANCE (for example enter the value - use one word only)*Booking Info Text = Enter the description/text to show in for the Booking Info Code. Invoice tab: <div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} ONLY use Payment Type =‘ Percent of Group balance due’ if you selected Trigger tab > Booking Conditions > Group Booking Trigger = Trigger Only Master.</div> *Add a Pending Payment to the booking**Payment Type = Percent of Group Balance due (select on what the payment is calculated) **Description = the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tab**Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)**Amount = 100 (this will be 100% of the outstanding group balance) **Payment Rule = Not Cancelled - See Step 4 above (if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS ->PAYMENT RULES they will be available here) **Payment Due = Trigger date**Payment time = set the time to collect payment**Invoicee = If you use the "invoicee" function you can select which invoicee the pending payment will be assigned to. </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ===='Capture' a Security Deposit when Credit card is collected at time of booking. ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking *Trigger Time = immediate*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels) Info Codes:Any Booking Info Code = CARDTOSTRIPE Invoice tab:*Payment Type = Fixed amount*Description = Security Deposit (the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tab)*Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Amount = 100 (balance is full price so 100% of the balance)*Payment Rule = Security Deposit (Create a Payment Rule, see below) *Payment Due = check in <span style="color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> Automatic collection is only available for customer who use [[Stripe]]. Create a Payment Rule to 'Capture' a payment only. Captured payments will only be valid for 7 days, then it will expire, if the booking is for a longer period, then you can create a second Capture, you will need to create another auto action for this. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS > PAYMENT RULES Payment Rule : *Name = Enter your title - Security Deposit (for example)*Action = Auto Payment Trigger :*Booking Status = select from the drop down list*Any Booking Info Code = optional*All Booking Info Codes = optional*Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find the Booking info code in the booking) Payment Action :*Capture = Yes/No - immediately charged (Capture=Yes), if you want to make sure that the amount is available for later capture (Capture=No) *Add info code on success = add a Booking Info item to the booking on success*Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to the booking on failure</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply an info code and and/or icon when a payment was made====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Invoice Balance = Any Payment made Booking Info tab:
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*Info Code = Enter the preset code for the icon or info code which you have created in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT->PREFERENCES.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Assign invoice numbers====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = Check-out*Trigger Time = Immediate*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT (optional only if you use the check-out function, if not leave blank) Invoice tab:*Assign Invoice Number = yes</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Using Pending Payments as a Payment Reminder====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking or Before Check-in*Trigger Time = set the time you want to add the pending payment to the booking*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels) Booking Info tab:*Optional, add a booking info tab for information and reporting Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text = PaymentDue1 (for example), set multiple if multiple payments are required. *Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list Invoice tab:*Payment Type = select on what the payment is calculated (Percent of Balance due)*Description = the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tab*Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Amount = enter the amount or percentage you want to collect*Payment Rule = Manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here *Payment Due = Set when the payment is due The Pending Payment Report is available in Bookings > Pending Payments. This report can be used to see outstanding pending payments, this can be used to see all outstanding payments, when payment gateways other than Stripe are used, the Pending Payments report can be used to see outstanding payments and a checklist for bank transfers. </div></div> ===Booking Flags/Colours=== <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when a booking is cancelled====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = 1 Hour*Trigger Window = 365 days*Booking Status = Cancelled Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Booking Status = No Change*Flag text = (enter the text you require)*Flag Colour = Set as required</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag for a bookings from a channel which have breakfast included====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Booking.com (for example)*Booking Field Contains - select "API Message" in the next field enter: meal_plan=Breakfast (or Extra Breakfast - use the text the channel uses) Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour Booking changes are applied before the mail is sent so that the flag template variable can be reflected in the Email.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check-in====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab: *Trigger Event = Check-in*Trigger Time = -365 (for example : must be a negative value and the same as the value in Trigger window)*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Invoice Balance = Any Payment made Message tab: *Send Email : select appropriate option*Enter : Subject and Email content Booking tab: (optional) *Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour Booking info tab : (optional) *Booking Info Code : DEPOSITPAID (for example)*Booking Info Text : additional text if required. Setting details with the Booking tab and Booking info tab allows you to trigger additional (follow on) Auto Actions and Reports.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when booking is fully paid====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All not cancelled*Invoice Balance = ZERO Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag/colour for a booking coming from a certain channel====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Booking.com (for example) Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour Booking changes are applied before the mail is sent so that the flag template variable can be reflected in the email.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when a payment was made====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"><span style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Also see Example : " Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check-in AND/OR Apply a flag when booking is fully paid". Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All not cancelled*Invoice Balance = Any Payment made Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag when a payment FAILS at Stripe====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Booking Info Code = STRIPEFAIL, CARDFAILSTRIPE Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = Stripe Payment Failed*Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Apply a flag to Booking.com bookings and auto report the Credit Card when a payment FAILS at Stripe====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Go to Settings > Channel Manager > Preferences and set Auto report failed cards = Yes Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Booking Info Code = BOOKINGCOMCARD Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = Failed CC reported to Booking.com *Flag Colour - choose the flag colour</div></div> ===Status changes===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ==== Change the status of all "Request" bookings to "Cancelled" after three days ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = 3 days*Booking Status = Request Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Booking Status = Cancelled</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ==== Change the status of all bookings which have been imported from Ical to "Request" ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Ical Import (1, 2, 3) Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Booking Status = Request Booking changes are applied before the mail is sent.</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ==== Change Room Unit Status when guest checks out ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab*Trigger Event = Check-out*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT Booking tab:*Execution = One time only*Change Room Unit Status = Select the option It is assumed you use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the Dashboard, if not you can either manually add Checkin to your bookings (Booking info tab) or create an auto action to add the Booking Info Codes to the bookings.</div></div> ===API/Webhook===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Use API/Webhook to write to the field 'Message'====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> You can use a webhook in conjunction with the API JSON function '''setBooking''' to write to any field in the booking. First you have to configure access to the API: You need two keys to use our API JSON functions - one for the API itself and one for the property. The keys have to consist of 16 characters of your choosing.<br> '''API key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT -> ACCOUNT->ACCESS "API Key 1"*API Key = my_very_secret_api_key*API Key Access = allow any IP*IP Whitelist = [leave empty]*Allow Writes = Yes*Property Access = Owned by this account only*'''Property key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ACCESS > propKey = secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX Set the triggers you need, for example: Booking Field Contains: Message = XXX Set the webhook like this: * URL = <nowiki>https://api.beds24.com/json/setBooking</nowiki>* Custom Header = [leave empty] Body Data::{::"authentication":::{:::"apiKey": "my_very_secret_api_key",:::"propKey": "secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX"::},::"bookId": "[BOOKID]",::"message": "[MESSAGE] - Append this message":}</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Use API/Webhook to write the value of the 'commission' field to a new invoice item====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">You can create a new invoice item that contains the price of the channel's commission as a negative value to subtract it from the room price. You use the API JSON function '''setBooking''' for this. First you need to configure access to the API: You need two keys to use our API JSON functions - one for the API itself and one for the property. The keys have to consist of 16 characters of your choosing.<br>'''API key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNT -> ACCOUNT->ACCESS "API Key 1"*API Key = my_very_secret_api_key*API Key Access = allow any IP*IP Whitelist = [leave empty]*Allow Writes = Yes*Property Access = Owned by this account only*'''Property key:'''*{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ACCESS> propKey = secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX Set the triggers you need, for example: Booking Source = Booking.com Set the webhook like this: *URL = <nowiki>https://api.beds24.com/json/setBooking</nowiki>*Custom Header = [leave empty] *Body Data =:{::"authentication":::{:::"apiKey": "my_very_secret_api_key",:::"propKey": "secret_key_for_prop_XXXXXX"::},::"bookId": "[BOOKID]",::"invoice":::[:::{::::"description": "Booking.com Commission",::::"status": "",::::"qty": "1",::::"price": "-[COMMISSIONNUM]",::::"vatRate": "7.00",::::"type": "0",::::"invoiceeId": "":::}::]:}
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