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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 can send Invoice as an attachment to your Guests.
Setup your Invoice go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> INVOICING
*Attachment = Select the Invoice Template from the drop down list.
<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 an automated Email Booking Template attachments to the guest then they can check you/the cleaner have your Guests. Setup your Booking Template, 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 -> BOOKING TEMPLATES
Booking Fields'''Messaging tab:*Template Variable = [UNITSTATUS1] Contains = clean'''
'''Messaging tab: '''*Send Email Message = Guest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)
*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.
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 3 days between the guest booking and the next booking. '''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 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. 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 as in the text you wish to send to your guestsPlain Text box above. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
[IF<=:[TURNOVERDAYS]:3*Attachment :Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which - if you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] want to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [TURNOVERDAYS] extra night(s)|]. We are very happy to offer you to extend your stay send a [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night. If Booking/Invoice template 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 can select from the special Pricedrop down list. '''Booking Info Tab : Optional '''*Booking info code = EXTRANIGHTS *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] per extra night
This template variable tests if there is upto 3 days from previous checkout to check For channels using the Message API, then enter the text in of current bookingthe Plain text box, for emails enter the text in the HTML box.
'''Messaging tab :- '''*Send Message = Guest Booking API/Smart Email
*HTML Box
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[VACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
Message If the "Mail & Actions" tab :- *Send Email = Guest API/Smart contains a "real" Email (or one of address the other options)*EMail Subject = Enter message is sent to the appropriate details *guests Email Text = Your text, using address. If only a masked Email address is available the template variables to modify message sends via the specific text in the bookingchannels API messaging systems if possible. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)
Dear, [GUESTNAME],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.
We are very happy to offer you 'Early Check-in' at [PROPERTYNAME] at *Subject = Enter the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].appropriate details
If you would like checkin early for your stay then please send an email *Plain Text Box = Your text, using the template variables to our Reservations team [PROPERTYEMAIL] confirming modify the number of nights you would like to stay and provide your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘EARLYARRIVAL’ for specific text in the special Pricebooking.Best regards,
===Booking Info Codes===
If 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. 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 Message tab: - *Booking Info Code Send Email = CHECKINGuest API/Smart Email (or one of the other options)*EMail Subject = Enter the appropriate details *Booking Info Email Text = Auto Checkin</div></div>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="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKOUT Booking info code to bookings ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">Dear, [GUESTNAME],
If you need We are very happy to use the Booking info code CHECKIN/CHECKOUT for reporting/other auto actions, offer you can set the Booking info code rather than use the Current guest module in 'Late Check-out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the dashboardexceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = Check-out*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*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 Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings = Trigger all on masterReservation Number [BOOKID] and Offer ‘LATECHECKOUT’ for the special Price.
Booking Info tab: *Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkout</div></div>Best regards,
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME][PROPERTYNAME] [PROPERTYADDRESS],[PROPERTYCITY],[PROPERTYPOSTCODE],<div class="headline-collapse" > [PROPERTYSTATE],====Group check-in ====[PROPERTYCOUNTRY].</div> <div class="mw-collapsibleEmail :-content">[PROPERTYEMAIL]This requires the master booking to be checkedWebsite :-in via the check-in function. [PROPERTYWEB]
Trigger tabBooking Info Tab : *Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = immediately*Trigger Window = 365- Optional*Booking Source info code = AllLATCHECKOUT, *Booking Status = All but not cancelled*Group bookings" = Trigger all on master*Info Code Description = CHECKINUpsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Late Checkout
Booking info tab :
*Info Code = CHECKIN
This requires you to use the Guest database.
Trigger To 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. This auto action will create a new booking for the date of departure, closing the calendar to any other bookings. The URL link in the message tab:, will 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 Offer you have created for the LateCheckout.
*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*This example uses fixed values that you have entered into {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) > PROPERTIES > ROOMS > SETUP > ROOM TEMPLATES and standard Template Variable = [GUESTSID1] greater Variables set in the Property/Rooms, useful way to utilise the template variables and different values rather than 0duplicating auto actions.
Booking info tab '''Step 1: *Info Code = REPEAT</div''' Create a new offer in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) ></divPROPERTIES >OFFERS
<div class*Name ="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">Latecheckout<div class*Enable ="headline-collapse" > Only if Available*Booking Type ====Identify bookings Confirmed with Custom Question ticked/unticked ====</div><div class="mw-collapsibleDeposit 2 -content">If you have a custom question with a 'Tick box' for example, they want a late checkin. via payment gateway
Setup the custom question in {{#fas'''Step 2:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES -> BOOKING QUESTIONS -> CUSTOM QUESTIONS -> Custom question 1''' Create a Rate or Daily Price, set with TYPE = Tick Box. PRICES
Trigger tab:Guests = Max OccupancyMax Stay = 1Offer = select the offer number as created in the above step.
*Trigger Event If you are using Rates, select 'Rate allowed' = After Booking*Trigger Time = immediately*Trigger Window = 365*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelledSunday, untick all the other days. *Group bookings" = Trigger Channel Tab, untick all on master*Template Variable = [GUESTCUSTOMQ1] equals ticked (or) not ticked channels, leave only 'beds24.com' for your booking page.
Booking info tab : If using Daily Prices, then go to Calendar, and set the price and date range, then only Sunday, untick all the other days. *Info Code = LATECHECKIN</div></div>Enable list, untick all channels, leave only 'beds24.com' for your booking page.
===Add invoice items to a booking ==='''Step 3: ''' Create the Auto Action
<div class="mwTrigger Tab :-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class*Trigger Event ="headline-collapse" > Checkout*Trigger Time ====Add a fee -1 days (depending on when you want to all bookings from a channel====notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)</div><div class*Trigger Window ="mw-collapsible-content">Trigger tab:1*Trigger Event Booking Source = After BookingAll *Trigger Time Booking Status = ImmediateAll but not cancelled*Between Booking Source and Check in = Expedia 2 and 999 (for exampleto stop the auto action triggering on the new booking)
Invoice tab:*Type Group bookings = Amount*Description = Cleaning fee (for example)*Amount = 50 (for example - the amount of your cleaning fee)*per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable) Trigger all on master
The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run. </div></div*Template Variables = [IF=:[LEAVINGDAY:{%a}]:Sun:|[IF>=^[TURNOVERDAYS]^1^yes~no]] equal yes
<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add This template variable tests if the departure day is a fee (Penalty) to all bookings with an Outstanding Balance====Sunday and there is at least 1 day between the existing guest booking and the next booking.
<Message tab :- *Send Email = Guest API/div>Smart Email (or one of the other options)<div class*EMail Subject ="mw-collapsible-content">Enter the appropriate details You want to add a 2.2% fee to all bookings if there is an outstanding balance 2 days prior *Email Text = Your text, using the template variables to checkinmodify the specific text in the booking. Enter the text in both Plain text Box (Messaging API) and HTML Box (Emails)
Trigger tab:Dear, [GUESTNAME],
Time :*Trigger Event = Checkin *Trigger Time = We are very happy to offer you 'Late Check-2 days*Trigger Window = 2 days out' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK].
Booking Conditions:*Status = All not Cancelled *Invoice Balance = Not ZeroIf you would like a late checkout, please use this link to make the booking and payment.
Invoice tabhttps:*Type = Amount*Description //beds24.com/booking2.php?checkin= Payment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2.2%LEAVINGDAYYYYY-MM-DD]*Amount = 0 (leave as 0 so the value is set from the calculation in Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example &br7- enter the VAT amount if applicable)[ROOMID]
The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run. </divspan class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </divspan>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)
===Payments/Pending Payments===Enter your Booking Reservation Number [BOOKID] into the Booking id box on the booking page. Best regards,
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: ''''Create a Payment Rule (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 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 info tab status is changed, for information and reporting*Booking Info Code = PENDPAY*Booking Info Text = Pending example the booking is cancelled before the final payment addedis due to be collected.
Invoice tab:*Payment Type = fixed value*Description = Security Deposit||[IF<=:[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM]Go to {{#fas:800:200|[INVOICEFIRSTITEMNUM][/.0]4] cog}} (Security Deposit is the description, then 2 | symbol, then the calculation for the 'Amount' to be set.SETTINGS) 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.PAYMENTS > PAYMENT RULES
<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 Create a second pipe (|) symbol, this can be used Payment Rule 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 usedcollect payments if bookings are not cancelled.
*Status = if you use the status function add the status you want to apply to the pending payment (optional)*Amount = 0*Click '''Create New 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 :
</div>Prevent Auto Payment :</div>*Prevent payment if booking status = Cancelled*Prevent payment after check-out (days) = 7 (default)*Prevent payment action = Set Manual
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====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 Auto Actions '''
''''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.
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
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)
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====Send Email to all current guest (guests with check-in details 2 days before Check-in) , Security Deposit Authorised at Stripe ====
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This auto action will be sent only when the a payment has been 'authorised' at Stripe. This can be used to ensure that the checkin details are only sent when the guest has completed the Security Deposit Authorisation.
'''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 cancelledZero
Info Codescodes : -*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT STRIPEAUTHORIZE
'''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 the same details (URL) as in contact if there are any issues, template variables can be used, see 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 with Guest Invoice to all current guest (Check- PDF attachmentin) ====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = CheckoutCheck-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
Info Codes:*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKIN*Exclude Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
'''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.
*Subject - enter the subject for your Guests
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 with Booking Registration Form Guest Invoice - PDF attachment====
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You can send Booking Template attachments Invoice as an attachment to your Guests.
Setup your Booking Template, Invoice go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT -> BOOKING TEMPLATESINVOICING
'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = BookingCheckout
*Trigger Time = Immediate
*Trigger Window = 1 day
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
Info Codes:
*Any Booking Info Code = CHECKOUT
'''Messaging tab:'''
*Send Message Email = Guest 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 Booking the Invoice Template from the drop down list.
*Subject - enter the subject for your Guests
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====Send Email after the cleaner has cleaned the roomwith Booking Registration Form - PDF attachment====
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'''Trigger tab:'''
Time:
*Trigger Event = CheckinBooking
*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
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 :- 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 - Upselling additional nights - nights available after checkout 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:[TURNOVERDAYSUNITSTATUS1]: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.
*Email 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 - Upselling additional nights - nights available before checkin after checkout ====
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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:
Booking Fields:
*Template Variables = [IFBETWEEN:[VACANTDAYSTURNOVERDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes This template variable tests if there is 3 days between the guest booking and the next booking. '''Message tab:'''
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 - enter the appropriate details subject for your Guests
*Plain Text Box = Your textbox - will send to channels using Message API, using enter the template variables text you wish to send to modify the specific text in the bookingyour guests. Template variables can be used [[Template_Variables| see here]]
[IF<=:[VACANTDAYSTURNOVERDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [VACANTDAYSTURNOVERDAYS] 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<=:[VACANTDAYSTURNOVERDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [LEAVINGDAYSHORT] is currently available for up to [VACANTDAYSTURNOVERDAYS] 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
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Early Checkin 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.
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*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:[VACANTDAYS]:0:3:yes|no|no] equal yes This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next upto 3 days from previous checkout to check in of current booking. '''Messaging tab :- '''*Send Message = Guest API/Smart Email
[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAMEIF<=:[VACANTDAYS]:3:Your apartment ([ROOMNAME]), which you booked for [NUMNIGHT] nights from [FIRSTNIGHTSHORT] to [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAMELEAVINGDAYSHORT] 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 = EARLYARRIVALEXTRANIGHTS, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Early Checkinper extra night
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====Send Email to your guest - Offering Late Checkout Early Checkin ====
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Trigger Tab :-
*Trigger Event = CheckoutCheckin (depending on when you want to notify the guest)*Trigger Time = -1 2 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 12
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[TURNOVERDAYSVACANTDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next booking.
Dear, [GUESTNAME],
We are very happy to offer you 'Late Early Check-outin' at [PROPERTYNAME] at the exceptional rate of [ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK]. 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.
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,
Booking Info Tab :- Optional
*Booking info code = LATCHECKOUTEARLYARRIVAL, *Booking Info Description = Upsell email sent [CURRENTDATE] :[ROOMTEMPLATE3][PROPERTYCURRENCYBACK] Late CheckoutEarly Checkin
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<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKIN Booking info code Send Email to bookings your guest - Offering Late Checkout ====
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Trigger tabTab :- *Trigger Event = Check-inCheckout*Trigger Time = Immediate-1 days (depending on when you want to notify the guest, in this example 2 days before arrival)*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Group bookings = Trigger all on master
*Template Variables = [IF>:[TURNOVERDAYS]:1:yes|no] equal yes
This template variable tests if there is 1 day between the guest booking and the next booking.
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<div class="headline-collapse" > ====Identify Repeat Guest Send Email to your guest - Offering Late Checkout Only on a Sunday when there is no new arrival ====
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[PROPERTYCONTACTFIRSTNAME] [PROPERTYCONTACTLASTNAME] Email :-[PROPERTYEMAIL] Website :- [PROPERTYWEB] Booking Info Tab :- Optional*Booking info code = LATCHECKOUT, *Booking Info Description = 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 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 Messaging tab:*Send Message = Internal*Internal Email Address = enter the email address to receive the notification*Subject = Failed Stripe Payment*HTML Box = Enter the text to be sent, you can use template variables in this message, for example [BOOKID] - booking reference number[GUESTNAMES] - name of all guests in the booking on the "summary" tab of the booking[FIRSTNIGHT][LASTNIGHT] Booking tab: (optional)*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" > ====Send an email to the Owner/Internal email address for a new booking====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day*Booking Source = All*Booking Status = All but not cancelled Messaging tab:*Send Message = Internal*Internal Email Address = enter the email address to receive the notification*Subject = New Booking*HTML Box = Enter the text to be sent, you can use template variables in this message, for example [BOOKID] - booking reference number[GUESTNAMES] - name of all guests in the booking on the "summary" tab of the booking[FIRSTNIGHT][LASTNIGHT] </div></div> ===Booking Info Codes===<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKIN Booking info code to bookings ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> 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-in*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 = Auto Checkin</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add CHECKOUT Booking info code to bookings ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> 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-out*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 = CHECKOUT*Booking Info Text = Auto Checkout</div></div> <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. Trigger tab: *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 = CHECKIN Booking info tab : *Info Code = CHECKIN</div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Identify Repeat Guest ====</div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">This requires you to use the Guest database. Trigger tab: *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 = [GUESTSID1] greater than 0 Booking info tab : *Info Code = REPEAT</div></div> <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 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. Trigger tab: *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 = [GUESTCUSTOMQ1] equals ticked (or) not ticked Booking info tab : *Info Code = LATECHECKIN</div></div> ===Add invoice items to a booking === <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:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Expedia (for example) Invoice tab:*Add Invoice Item = Add 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*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable) The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run. </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a fee (Penalty) to all bookings with an Outstanding Balance==== </div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">You want to add a 2.2% fee to all bookings if there is an outstanding balance 2 days prior to checkin. Trigger tab: Time :*Trigger Event = Checkin *Trigger Time = -2 days*Trigger Window = 2 days Booking Conditions:*Status = All not Cancelled *Invoice Balance = Not Zero Invoice tab:*Type = Amount*Description = Payment Fee||[INVOICEBALANCE:2.2%]*Amount = 0 (leave as 0 so the value is set from the calculation in Description field)*Per = Room*Period = one time*VAT = 19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable) The fee will be added the next time the auto actions run. </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Add a negative value to Direct bookings for Stripe Charges==== </div><div class="mw-collapsible-content">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. Trigger tab: Time :*Trigger Event = Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Trigger Window = 1 day Booking Conditions:*Status = All not Cancelled Booking Source:*Booking 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 = 19% (for example - enter the VAT amount if applicable) The fee/charge will be added the next time the auto actions run. </div></div> ===Modify description/values of an existing invoice item in a booking === <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Update the Description field of a charge/invoice item==== </div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> 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) Trigger tab:*Trigger Event = After Booking*Trigger Time = Immediate*Booking Source = Expedia (for example) Invoice tab:*Add Invoice Item = Update Only*Type = Change Description *Description = Cleaning^Cleaning Service Fee*Invoicee = Ignore (otherwise you can add a specific Invoicee to limit the search) </div></div> <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"><div class="headline-collapse" > ====Update all values of a charge/invoice item==== </div><div class="mw-collapsible-content"> 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) Trigger tab:*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 = Expedia (for 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 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 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 = select on what 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 payment 'Amount' to be set.) This calculation, tests if the first invoice item value (usually the Accommodation value) is calculated (Percent greater than or = 800 if so set the Security Deposit Amount = 1 quarter of Balance due)the first invoice item value, otherwise set = 200. *Description <span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 150%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> <span style= "font-weight: bold;" >Tip</span> A price value for the text you will see 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 "Charges and Payments" tabdescription 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 = enter the amount or percentage you want to collect0*Payment Rule = use auto or manual - if you have set up payment rules in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT-Payments >PAYMENT COLLECTION Payment Rules they will be available here
*Payment Due = Set when the payment is due
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====Add a pending payment - Set the Security Deposit value based on the price Collect outstanding booking balance 3 days prior to arrival( Credit card details were collected at time of the booking, using a calculation )====
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Payment Rule:
*Name = Enter your title - Not Cancelled (for example)
*Action = Auto
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
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) GUEST MANAGEMENT > AUTO ACTIONS and click '''Create New Action''' to create them.
*Booking Source = All
*Booking Status = All but not cancelled
*Booking Info Code = STRIPEFAIL, CARDFAILSTRIPE
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====Apply a flag to Booking.com bookings and auto report the Credit Card when a payment FAILS at Stripe====
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====Use Auto Action/Webhook to write to send data to Integromat====
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You can use this option to send data to your Integromat account.
Set the rules in the Trigger tab, when you need to send the data to Integromat.
Go to Webhook tab:
URL = https://hook.integromat.com/ followed by your integromat account key.
Body Data = you can use the template variables allows in the list for Integromat [[https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Make#Data_Fields Data fields]]
For example :-
bookingData={
"bookId":"[BOOKID]",
"guestMobileNum":"[GUESTMOBILENUM]",
"guestMobile":"[GUESTMOBILE]",
"guestSMS":"[GUESTSMS:44]",
"guestFirstName":"[REPLACE|&|and|[GUESTFIRSTNAME]]",
"propertyName":"[PROPERTYNAME]",
"propertyId":"[PROPERTYID]",
"firstNight":"[FIRSTNIGHTSHORT]",
"lastNight":"[LEAVINGDAYSHORT]"
}
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