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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 or Booking Template attachments be used to your Guestsensure that the checkin details are only sent when the guest has completed the Security Deposit Authorisation. Setup your Invoice or Booking Template, go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> INVOICING or {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> BOOKING TEMPLATES
Other files can not be attached. We recommend you use a link to a file you upload to your web site.
To send an automated Email to the guest then they can check you/the cleaner have to add a unit status to the room when it is ready. In this example we used the unit status clean
Booking FieldsInfo Codes:*Template Variable Any Booking Info Code = [UNITSTATUS1] Contains CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = cleanCHECKOUT
*Attachment :- if you want to send a Booking/Invoice template you can select from the drop down list.
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 confirming that it is possible to extend their stayyour Guests.
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into Setup your Invoice go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> 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. INVOICING
Booking FieldsInfo Codes:*Template Variables Any Booking Info Code = [IFBETWEEN:[TURNOVERDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yesCHECKOUT
This template variable tests if there is 3 days between the guest booking and the next booking. '''Messaging tab:'''
'''Message 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 Email = Booking Guest API/Smart Email(or one of the other options)
[IF<=Message Text :[TURNOVERDAYS]: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 [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]your guests include URL. 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.
*HTML box Email Text :- Email will be sent, enter It is possible to use the same details (URL) as in the text you wish to send to your guestsPlain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
[IF<span class="" style="color:[TURNOVERDAYS]#f3e504; font-size:3150%;" >{{#fas:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] lightbulb}} </span> It is currently available for up to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer assumed you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If Dashboard, if not you would like can either manually add Checkout to extend your stay then please send bookings (Booking info tab) or create an email auto action to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming add the number of nights you would like Booking Info Codes to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Pricebookings.
'''Booking Info Tab : Optional '''*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra nightIf 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.
To You can send an automated Email Booking Template attachments to the guest confirming that it is possible your Guests. Setup your Booking Template, go to extend their stay.{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> BOOKING TEMPLATES '''Trigger tab:''' Time:*Trigger Event = Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fasBooking Source:cog}} *Booking Source = All (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variables set in or select the Propertyappropriate channel/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than duplicating auto actions. Direct)
Trigger Tab Booking Conditions:- *Trigger Event Group bookings = Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)* Trigger Time = -2 days (depending all on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 2*Booking Source = All master
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IFBETWEEN:[VACANTDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes
This template variable tests if there is upto 3 days from previous checkout to check in of current booking. '''Messaging tab:'''
Message tab :- *Send Email Message = 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.
[IF<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. *Attachment =Select Booking 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 :[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which - enter the text you booked for wish to send to your guests include URL. Template variables can be used [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORTTemplate_Variables| see here] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] *HTML box - Email will be sent Email Text :- It is currently available for up possible to [VACANTDAYS] extra nightuse the same details (sURL)as in the Plain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables|see here]]. We are very happy to offer <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> It is assumed you to extend your stay a [PROPERTYNAME] at use the Checkin/Checkout feature in the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If Dashboard, if not you would like can either manually add Checkout to extend your stay then please send bookings (Booking info tab) or create an email auto action to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming add the number of nights you would like Booking Info Codes to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Pricebookings.
Booking Info Tab :If you send Emails with pdf attachment (invoice, booking template) to Alias- Optional*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra nightEmail 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.
This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas'''Trigger tab: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)Immediate*Trigger Window = 21 Booking Source:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[VACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next booking. Booking Fields:*Template Variable = [UNITSTATUS1] Contains = clean
Message '''Messaging tab :- '''
*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)
Dear, [GUESTNAME],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
We are very happy *Plain text box - will send to offer you 'Early Check-in' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].channels using Message API
If Message Text :- enter the text you would like checkin early for your stay then please wish to send an email to our Reservations team your guests. Template variables can be used [PROPERTYEMAIL[Template_Variables| see here] 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],*HTML box - Email will be sent[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]. Email Text :-It is possible to use the same details as in the Plain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[PROPERTYEMAILTemplate_Variables| see here]Website :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Booking Info Tab *Attachment :- Optional*Booking info code = EARLYARRIVAL, *if you want to send a Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Early Checkin/Invoice template you can select from the drop down list.
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
Message tab Booking Source:- *Send Email Booking Source = 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)All
Dear, [GUESTNAME],Booking Conditions:*Group bookings = Trigger all on master*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
We are very happy to offer you 'Late Check-out' at Booking Fields:*Template Variables = [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of IFBETWEEN:[ROOMTEMPLATE3TURNOVERDAYS][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK:0:3:yes|no|no].equal yes
If you would like a late checkout, then please send an email to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming you would like This template variable tests if there is 3 days between the Late Checkout, provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] guest booking and Offer ‘LATECHECKOUT’ for the special Pricenext booking.
Best regards,'''Message tab:'''
[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS]For channels using the Message API,[PROPERTYCITY]then enter the text in the Plain text box,[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]for emails enter the text in the HTML box. Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL]Website :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Booking Info Tab :- Optional*Booking info code Send Message = LATCHECKOUT, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Late CheckoutAPI/Smart Email
</div></div>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.
===Booking Info Codes===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKIN Booking info code If no connection to a messaging system is available the message will send to bookings ====</div><div class=the Email address from the "mw-collapsible-contentMail & Actions">tab of the Email.
If you need to use *Email Subject - enter the Booking info code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT subject for reporting/other auto actions, you can set the Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in the dashboard. your Guests
Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = CheckPlain text box -in*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on masterwill 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]]
Booking Info tab[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)|].*Booking Info Code = CHECKIN *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 Info Text = Auto Checkin</div></div>Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for the special Price.
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====Add CHECKOUT Booking info code to bookings ====
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Trigger tab'''Booking Info Tab :*Trigger Event = Check-out*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 dayOptional '''*Booking Source info code = AllEXTRANIGHTS *Booking Status Info Description = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on masterUpsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night
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 tab:To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible to extend their stay.
*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*Info Code = CHECKINThis 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 '''Trigger Tab : *Info Code = CHECKIN</div></div>-'''
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">Time:<div class*Trigger Event ="headline-collapse" > Checkin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)*Trigger Time ====Identify Repeat Guest ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">This requires 2 days (depending on when you want to use notify the Guest database. guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 2
Trigger tabBooking Source:*Booking Source = All
*Trigger Event = After BookingConditions:*Trigger Time Group bookings = immediately*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = Allall on master*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on masterBooking Fields:*Template Variable Variables = [GUESTSID1IFBETWEEN:[VACANTDAYS] greater than :0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes
Booking info tab : *Info Code = REPEAT</div></div>This template variable tests if there is upto 3 days from previous checkout to check in of current booking.
<div class="mw'''Messaging tab :-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > '''*Send Message ====Identify bookings with Custom Question tickedGuest API/unticked ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">If you have a custom question with a 'Tick box' for example, they want a late checkin. Smart Email
Setup If the custom question in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES -> BOOKING QUESTIONS -> CUSTOM QUESTIONS -> Custom question 1, set with TYPE = Tick Box"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.
Trigger 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 tab : *Info Code Plain Text Box = LATECHECKINYour text, using the template variables to modify the specific text in the booking. [IF</div>=:[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [VACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|].</div> 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.
===Add invoice items to a booking ===*HTML Box
Invoice tab'''Booking Info Tab :- Optional'''*Type Booking info code = AmountEXTRANIGHTS, *Booking Info Description = Cleaning fee (for example)*Amount = 50 (for example - the amount of your cleaning fee)*Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable)extra night
The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run.
You want to add a 2.2% fee to all bookings if there is an outstanding balance 2 days prior to checkin.
Trigger tab: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.
Time This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:*Trigger Event = Checkin *Trigger Time = -2 days*Trigger Window = 2 days 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.
Invoice tab:*Type = Amount*Description = Payment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2.2%]*Amount = 0 (leave as 0 so the value This template variable tests if there is set from 1 day between the calculation in Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter guest booking and the VAT amount if applicable)next booking.
The fee will be added 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 next time specific text in the auto actions runbooking. </div></div>Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)
===Payments/Pending Payments===Dear, [GUESTNAME],
<div class="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 We are very happy to offer you 'Early Check-in*Trigger Time = set ' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the time you want to collect the payment*Booking Source =All (for example, you can also set different rules for different channels)exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
Booking tab[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]. Email : Optional-[PROPERTYEMAIL]*Flag Text = Pending payment added (for example)*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings listWebsite :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Invoice tabBooking Info Tab :- Optional*Payment Type Booking info code = select on what the payment is calculated (Percent of Balance due)EARLYARRIVAL, *Booking Info 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 = use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fasUpsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here *Payment Due = Set when the payment is due[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Early Checkin
Create a Payment Rule to collect a payments when bookings are not cancelled. <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" >
Go ====Send Email to Settings your guest - Offering Late Checkout ====</div> Payments <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Payment Rules
Payment Rule :To 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.
Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (for exampleSETTINGS)Action = Auto> 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.
Payment 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
*Booking Status = All not cancelled*Any Booking Info Code = optional*All Booking Info Codes = optional*Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cards, find This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the Booking info code in guest booking and the next booking).
Payment Action 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)
*Capture = Yes - immediately 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 failureDear, [GUESTNAME],
</div></div>We are very happy to offer you 'Late Check-out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" >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 Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘LATECHECKOUT’ for the special Price.
====Collect outstanding booking balance 3 days prior to arrival( Credit card details were collected at time of booking)====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Best regards,
''''Create a Payment Rule (Optional)''''[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],[PROPERTYSTATE],[PROPERTYCOUNTRY]. Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL]Website :- [PROPERTYWEB]
Standard payment rules in the system are Auto & ManualBooking Info Tab :- Optional*Booking info code = LATCHECKOUT, 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 final payment is due to be collected. *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Late Checkout
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS </div></div> PAYMENT RULES
Create a Payment Rule to collect payments if bookings are not cancelled.<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" >
Click '''Create New Payment Rule''' :====Send Email to your guest - Offering Late Checkout Only on a Sunday when there is no new arrival ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
Payment Rule:*Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example) *Action = AutoTo 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.
Payment Trigger :*Booking Status = All not cancelled*Any Booking Info Code (optional)*All Booking Info Codes (optional)*Exclude Booking Info Code = optional (can exclude Virtual Credit cardsThis auto action will create a new booking for the date of departure, find the Booking info code in closing the booking)calendar to any other bookings.
Payment Action :*Funding Source = Guest card only*Payment value adjustment = Limit The URL link in the message tab, will send the guest to group your guest booking balance*Capture = Yes - immediately charged (Capture=Yes)*Add info code on success = add a Booking Info item to page with set conditions, the leaving date of the existing booking on success*Add info code on failure = add a Booking Info item to , the room id of the existing booking on failureand the Offer you have created for the LateCheckout.
Prevent Auto Payment This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:*Prevent payment if booking status = Cancelled*Prevent payment after check-out cog}} (daysSETTINGS) = 7 (default)*Prevent payment action = Set Manual> 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.
'''Create Auto Actions '''*Name = Latecheckout*Enable = Only if Available*Booking Type = Confirmed with Deposit 2 - via payment gateway
Collect the outstanding balance for bookings created via your booking page. '''Step 2:''' Create a Rate or Daily Price, PRICES
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS and click '''Create New Action''' to create themGuests = Max OccupancyMax Stay = 1Offer = select the offer number as created in the above step.
Trigger tab:*Time**Trigger Event = Checkin**Trigger Time = -3 days (If using Daily Prices, then go to Calendar, and set the time you want to collect price and date range, then only Sunday, untick all the payment)other days. **Time Window = 3 days (set this to the same number (positive) as Trigger timeEnable list, untick all channels, leave only 'beds24.com' for your booking page.
*Booking Source**Booking Source = Direct. You can have different auto actions/rules for direct bookings -v- channel bookings, then select ‘Direct’ this will include manually created bookings and booking page bookings. '''Step 3: ''' Create the Auto Action
Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text Template Variables = [IF= Pending payment added (for example)*Flag Colour :[LEAVINGDAY:{%a}]:Sun:|[IF>= select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list^[TURNOVERDAYS]^1^yes~no]] equal yes
Booking Info tab: Optional, for information This template variable tests if the departure day is a Sunday and reporting*Booking Info Code = BALANCE (for example enter there is at least 1 day between the value - use one word only)*Booking Info Text = Enter the description/text to show in for existing guest booking and the Booking Info Codenext booking.
Invoice 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)
<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> Dear, [GUESTNAME],
*Add a Pending Payment We are very happy to the booking**Payment Type = Percent of Group Balance due (select on what the payment is calculated) **Description = the text offer you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tab**Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to 'Late Check-out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the pending payment (optional)**Amount = 100 (this will be 100% exceptional rate 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[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
</div></div>If you would like a late checkout, please use this link to make the booking and payment.
<div classhttps://beds24.com/booking2.php?checkin="mw[LEAVINGDAYYYYY-collapsible mwMM-collapsed"><div class="headlineDD]&br7-collapse" >[ROOMID]
Invoice Messaging tab:*Payment Type Send Message = Fixed amountInternal*Description Internal Email Address = Security Deposit (enter the text you will see in email address to receive the "Charges and Payments" tab)notification*Status Subject = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)Failed Stripe Payment*Amount HTML Box = 100 (balance is full price so 100% of Enter the balance)*Payment Rule = Security Deposit (Create a Payment Ruletext to be sent, see below) *Payment Due = check you can use template variables inthis message, for example
<span style="colorBooking tab:#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}} (SETTINGSoptional) PAYMENTS > PAYMENT RULES Payment Rule : *Name Execution = Enter your title - Security Deposit (for example)One time only*Action Flag Text = 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) Stripe Payment Action :Failed*Capture = Yes/No Flag Colour - 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 choose the booking on failureflag colour
*Invoice Balance = Any Payment made
Booking Info Messaging tab:*Execution Send Message = One time onlyInternal*Info Code Internal Email Address = enter the email address to receive the notification*Subject = New Booking*HTML Box = Enter the preset code for the icon or info code which text to be sent, you have created can use template variables in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ACCOUNTthis message, for example [BOOKID] - booking reference number[GUESTNAMES] ->PREFERENCES.name of all guests in the booking on the "summary" tab of the booking[FIRSTNIGHT][LASTNIGHT]
Invoice Booking Info tab:*Assign Invoice Number Booking Info Code = yesCHECKIN*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkin
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)
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Message Booking info tab: *Info Code = LATECHECKIN</div></div>
*Send Email : select appropriate option
*Enter : Subject and Email content
Booking tab: (optional)
*Execution = One time only*Flag Text = The text you want =Add invoice items 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>a booking ===
*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All not cancelled*Invoice Balance = ZEROExpedia (for example)
Booking Invoice tab:*Execution Add Invoice Item = One time onlyAdd new*Type = Amount*Description = Cleaning fee (for example) - Template variables can be used. *Amount = 50 (for example - the amount of your cleaning fee)*per = Room*Flag Text Period = The text you want to displayone time*Flag Colour VAT = 19% (for example - choose enter the VAT amount if applicable) The fee will be added the next time the flag colourauto actions run.
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Booking Source = Booking.com (for example)
Booking tabTime :*Execution Trigger Event = One time onlyCheckin *Flag Text Trigger Time = The text you want to display-2 days*Flag Colour - choose the flag colourTrigger Window = 2 days
<div classInvoice tab:*Type ="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">Amount<div class*Description ="headline-collapse" > Payment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2.2%]*Amount =0 (leave as 0 so the value is set from the calculation in Description field)*Per ===Apply a flag when a payment was made====Room</div><div class*Period ="mw-collapsible-content">one time<span style*VAT ="color: #f3e504; font-size: 25019%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Also see Example : " Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check(for example -in AND/OR Apply a flag when booking is fully paid".enter the VAT amount if applicable)
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 The fee will be added the next time only*Flag Text = The text you want to display*Flag Colour - choose the flag colourauto actions run.
Booking tab:*Execution = One The fee/charge will be added the next time only*Flag Text = Stripe Payment Failed*Flag Colour - choose the flag colourauto actions run.
Go to Settings > In some cases Channel Manager > Preferences and set Auto report failed cards = Yesbookings 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)
*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Booking Info Code = BOOKINGCOMCARDExpedia (for example)
Booking Invoice tab:*Execution Add Invoice Item = One time onlyUpdate Only*Flag Text Type = Failed CC reported to Booking.com Change Description *Description = Cleaning^Cleaning Service Fee*Flag Colour - choose Invoicee = Ignore (otherwise you can add a specific Invoicee to limit the flag colour</div></div>search)
===Status changes===
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==== Change the status of all "Request" bookings to "Cancelled" after three days ====
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Trigger tab
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = 3 days
*Booking Status = Request
Booking tab:
*Execution = One time only
*Booking Status = Cancelled
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":
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:::{
::::"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
Message Text :- enter the text you wish to send to your guests include URL. Include these template variables - [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:LOCKSTATE_PIN] or [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:NUKI_PIN] or [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:CHEKIN_PIN] see the list of ALL template variables that 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. Include these template variables - [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:LOCKSTATE_PIN] or [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:NUKI_PIN] or [BOOKINGINFOCODETEXT:CHEKIN_PIN] see the list of ALL template variables that can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
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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
*Any Booking Info Code Invoice Balance = CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT Zero
'''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 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.
*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
'''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 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.
*Attachment = Select an option from the drop down list. *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]] <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.
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====Send Email after the cleaner has cleaned the roomto all current guest (Check-in) ====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = CheckinCheck-in
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 114(the max number of days your guests can stay)
Booking Source:
*Booking Source = All
Booking Conditions:
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
'''Message Messaging tab: '''*Send Email = Guest For channels using the Message 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.
*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.
*Email 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]]
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====Send Email to your guest with Guest Invoice - 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)Checkout*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
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.
*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, enter the text you wish to send to your guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
*HTML 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 with Booking Registration Form - Upselling additional nights - nights available before checkin PDF attachment====
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*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
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 after the cleaner has cleaned the room====
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To send an automated Email to the guest confirming that it is possible then they can check you/the cleaner have to add a unit status to have an Early Checkin as the room when it is available ready. In this example we used the day of before arrival.unit status clean
*Booking Source = All
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)
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Late Checkout 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 :- *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'''
*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 need would like to extend your stay then please send an email to use our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking info code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for reporting/other auto actions, you can set the Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in the dashboardspecial Price.
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<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Group checkSend Email to your guest -in Upselling additional nights - nights available before checkin ====
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*Trigger Event Subject = 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 = [GUESTCUSTOMQ1] equals ticked (or) not ticked Enter the appropriate details
[IF<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">:[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [VACANTDAYS] extra night(s)|].<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay a fee [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 all bookings from a channel====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After stay and provide your Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Expedia (Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EXTRANIGHTS’ for example)the special Price.
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Early Checkin ====
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Trigger Tab :- *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 Conditions:Source = All *Booking Status = All but not Cancelled cancelled*Invoice Balance Group bookings = Not Zero Trigger all on master*Template Variables = [IF>:[VACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
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 Info tab: OptionalAdd a booking info tab for information Reservation Number [BOOKID] and reporting*Flag Text = PendingPayment (Offer ‘EARLYARRIVAL’ for example)the special Price.*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings listBest regards,
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'''Step 1: ''' Create a new offer in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > OFFERS
If you are using Rates, select 'Rate allowed'= Sunday, untick all the other days. Channel Tab, untick all channels, leave only 'beds24.com'Collect outstanding balance for direct bookings'''your booking page.
Trigger Tab :- *Booking ConditionsTrigger Event = Checkout*Trigger Time = -1 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Group Booking Trigger Window = Trigger only Master1*Booking Source = All *Booking Status = All but not cancelled**Invoice BalanceBetween Booking and Check in = Not Zero 2 and 999 (can be used to refine stop the auto action being triggeredtriggering on the new booking) *Group bookings = Trigger all on master
<span class="" 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-in date = leaving date and for Offer 7 &br-7 (offer created in Step 1 above) Enter your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] into the Booking id box on the booking page. Best regards, [PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME] Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL] Website :- [PROPERTYWEB] Booking Info Tab :- Optional*Booking info code =LATCHECKOUT, *Booking Info Description ='Capture' Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE]: Late Checkout </div></div> ===Send an email to the Owner/Internal email address ===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Send an email to the Owner/Internal email address when a Security Deposit when Credit card is collected payment FAILS at time of booking. Stripe====
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Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking *Trigger Time = immediateImmediate*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source =All (for example*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Booking Info Code = STRIPEFAIL, you can also set different rules for different channels)CARDFAILSTRIPE
[BOOKID] - booking reference number
[GUESTNAMES] - name of all guests in the booking on the "summary" tab of the booking
[FIRSTNIGHT]
[LASTNIGHT]
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====Apply Send an info code and andemail to the Owner/or icon when Internal email address for a payment was madenew booking====
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Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 3651 day
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
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===Booking Info Codes===
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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.
Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = Check-outin
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Any Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All*Booking Info Code Status = CHECKOUT (optional only if you use the check-out function, if All but not leave blank)cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
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<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Using Pending Payments as a Payment ReminderAdd CHECKOUT Booking info code to bookings ====
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If you need to use the Booking Info tab:*Optional, add a booking info tab code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT for information and reporting Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text = PaymentDue1 (for example)/other auto actions, you can set multiple if multiple payments are required. *Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in the Calendar/Bookings listdashboard. Invoice Trigger tab:*Payment Type Trigger Event = select on what the payment is calculated (Percent of Balance due)Check-out*Description Trigger Time = the text you will see in the "Charges and Payments" tabImmediate*Status Trigger Window = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)1 day*Amount Booking Source = enter the amount or percentage you want to collectAll*Payment Rule Booking Status = Manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT->PAYMENT COLLECTION they will be available here All but not cancelled*Payment Due Group bookings = 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 Trigger 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. on master
Booking Info tab:
*Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkout
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====Apply a flag when a booking is cancelledGroup check-in ====
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This requires the master booking to be checked-in via the check-in function. Trigger tab:
*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = 1 Hour immediately*Trigger Window = 365 days*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = CancelledAll but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Info Code = CHECKIN
Booking info tab:*Execution Info Code = One time only*Booking Status = No Change*Flag text = (enter the text you require)*Flag Colour = Set as requiredCHECKIN
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====Apply a flag for a bookings from a channel which have breakfast includedIdentify Repeat Guest ====
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This requires you to use the Guest database.
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*Trigger Event = After Booking
*Trigger Time = Immediate immediately*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking.com (for example)Status = All but not cancelled*Booking Field Contains - select "API MessageGroup bookings" in the next field enter: meal_plan=Breakfast (or Extra Breakfast - use the text the channel uses)Trigger all on master*Template Variable = [GUESTSID1] greater than 0
Booking info tab:*Execution Info Code = 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.REPEAT
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====Apply a flag when deposit was made prior to Check-inIdentify bookings with Custom Question ticked/unticked ====
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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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*Trigger Event = Check-inAfter Booking*Trigger Time = -365 (for example : must be a negative value and the same as the value in Trigger window) immediately
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*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Invoice Balance Group bookings" = Any Payment made Trigger all on master*Template Variable = [GUESTCUSTOMQ1] equals ticked (or) not ticked
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====Apply Add a flag when booking is fully paidfee to all bookings from a channel====
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====Apply Add a flag/colour for a booking coming from a certain channelfee (Penalty) to all bookings with an Outstanding 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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Booking changes are applied before the mail is sent so that the flag template variable can be reflected in the email.Conditions:</div>*Status = All not Cancelled </div>*Invoice Balance = Not Zero
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You want to add the Stripe fee to all Direct bookings to show total value of booking, i.e. if you want to show the booking value. In this example the Stripe charge will be added as a negative figure.
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*Trigger Window = 3651 day *Booking Source = AllConditions:*Booking Status = All but not cancelledCancelled Booking Source:*Booking Info Code Source = Direct Invoice tab:*Type = Amount*Description = Stripe Fee||[INVOICECHARGESNUM:-3%]*Amount = 0 (leave as 0 so the value is set from the calculation in the Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = STRIPEFAIL19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable)
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===Modify description/values of an existing invoice item in a booking ===
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====Apply a flag to Booking.com bookings and auto report Update the Credit Card when Description field of a payment FAILS at Stripecharge/invoice item====
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==== Change the status Update all values of all bookings which have been imported from Ical to "Request" a charge/invoice item====
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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
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Time Window = 365*Check In From = Select the first date of the Summer Season*Check In To = Select the last date of the Summer Season *Booking Source = Ical Import Expedia (1, 2, 3for example)
Invoice tab:*Add Invoice Item = Update Only*Type = Change All *Description = Tourist Tax^Tourist Tax - Summer season 2022 (for example) *Amount = 0.75*Per = Per Person*Period = One time*Invoicee = Ignore (otherwise you can add a specific Invoicee to limit the search) </div></div> ===Payments/Pending Payments=== <div class="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)*Group Booking Trigger = Trigger 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 = PendingPayment (for example)*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list Booking tab: Optional*Booking Info Code = PENDPAY*Booking Info Text = Pending payment added 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 = use auto or 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 Create a Payment Rule to collect a payments when bookings are not cancelled. Go to Settings > Payments > Payment Rules Payment Rule : Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example)Action = Auto Payment Trigger : *Booking Status = All not cancelled*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 - immediately 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 </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a pending payment - Set the Security Deposit value based on the price of the booking, using a calculation ====</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) Booking tab: Optional*Flag Text = PendingPayment (for example)*Flag Colour = select the colour as this will be visible in the Calendar/Bookings list Booking Info tab: OptionalAdd a booking info tab for information and reporting*Booking Info Code = PENDPAY*Booking Info Text = Pending payment added Invoice tab:*Payment Type = fixed value*Description = Security Deposit||[IF<=:[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM]:800:200|[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM][/.0]4] (Security Deposit is the description, then 2 | symbol, then the calculation for the 'Amount' to be set.) This 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 = 200. <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style="font-weight: 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. *Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Amount = 0*Payment Rule = use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) Payments > Payment Rules they will be available here *Payment Due = Set when the payment is due Create a Payment Rule to collect a payments when bookings are not cancelled. Go to Settings > Payments > Payment Rules Payment Rule : Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example)Action = Auto Payment Trigger : *Booking Status = All not cancelled*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 - immediately 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 </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Collect outstanding booking balance 3 days prior to arrival( Credit card details were collected at time of booking)====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> ''''Create a Payment Rule (Optional)'''' 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 final payment is due to be collected. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PAYMENTS > PAYMENT RULES Create a Payment Rule to collect payments if bookings are not cancelled. Click '''Create New Payment Rule''' : Payment Rule:*Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example) *Action = Auto Payment Trigger :*Booking Status = All not cancelled*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 :*Funding Source = Guest card only*Payment value adjustment = Limit to group booking balance*Capture = Yes - immediately 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-out (days) = 7 (default)*Prevent payment action = Set Manual '''Create Auto Actions ''' Collect the outstanding balance for bookings created via your booking page. 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:*Time**Trigger Event = Checkin**Trigger Time = -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 = Direct. You can have different auto actions/rules for direct bookings -v- channel bookings, 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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