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If your a bedroom as has an ensuite bathroom you can add this manaully. Example for a bedroom with a king bed and an ensuite: BEDROOM BED_KING ENSUITE
Settings {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) BOOKING PAGE > Booking Page > PicturesPICTURES
= Import Properties from Booking.com =
You can create a new property and rooms in Beds24 from a property in Booking.com. The Booking.com hotel and room IDs will be automatically added to the channel manager settings.
== 1. Initiate the XML connection in Booking.com ==
Initiate the XML connection from the property menu within the booking.com extranet and then do the Beds24 setup.
<div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} '''IMPORTANT:''' DO NOT confirm the connection in Booking.com until you perform the 'NEXT STEPS' in Beds24. If you confirm the connection Booking.com will remove your prices and we will not be able to import them.</div>
1) Login to Booking.com and go to ACCOUNT->CHANNEL MANAGER. If you do not see this option contact Booking.com and tell them you want to use a channel manager
2) Click the Start button and search for BEDS24.
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3) Complete the rest of the on screen instructions and make sure you select a two-way connection and content.
4) When ready you will receive a notification from Booking.com.
<div class="warning">{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} '''IMPORTANT:''' DO NOT confirm the connection in Booking.com until you perform the next step in Beds24. If you confirm the connection Booking.com will remove your prices and we will not be able to import them.</div>
== 2. In Beds24 ==
Import Property shell with rooms and prices
#Click on "Manage Content".
#Select "Import New Property from Booking.com".
#Click on the "Import New Property from Booking.com" button.
#Enter the Booking.com hotel ID of the property you want to import then click on "Import from Booking.com".
#Go to the CALENDAR and check that your prices imported properly.
#Go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM and
##Click on the "View Actual Data" Button to check which prices and availability will send to Booking.com.
##Check that all tick boxes for "Inventory and Prices" and "Bookings" are ticked for all rooms.
Please note that at this stage Booking.com will not send all content. You can check what Booking.com sent when you click on the "View content sent to Booking.com" link so you can see which information needs to be set up in Beds24.
== 3. Confirm the connection in Booking.com ==
When your prices are correct you can confirm the connection in Booking.com.
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Booking.com will remove your prices and Beds24 will now automatically update prices, availability and import bookings.
== 4. Import content and existing bookings from Booking.com==
*Click on "Manage Content".
*Click on "Property" and select "Import from Booking.com"
*Go back to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM and click on the the "Import existing bookings" button to import bookings which for future dates.
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<div class="heading">Booking.com: Create new accounts, properties and rooms</div>
This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKING.COM > CONTENT and explains how to create new accounts, properties and rooms on Booking.com directly from Beds24.
Use [[Booking.com:_Import_Properties_from_Booking.com_to_Beds24|these instructions]] if you want to import properties from Booking.com to Beds24.
=Minimum Requirements=
= Rate Plans and Prices =
The pricing model for properties sent from Beds24 is Occupancy (OBP). This allows you to send prices for different occupancies. One rate plan is created. The rate ID gets auto populated in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM.
If you need more rate plans for example a for different occupancies, a non-refundable rate or your rate plan contains meals you can create additional rate plans in [[Booking.com_XML:_Create_Booking.com_Rate_Plans_in_Beds24|SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM->MANAGE RATE PLANS]].
Rates and Daily Prices in which "Booking.com" is ticked will send.
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> '' Click on the "View Actual Data" Button to check which prices and availability will send.''
For information on advanced price options click [[Booking.com_XML:_Synchronise_bookings_prices_availability|here]].
<span style=color:#fe746c;“ >{{#fas:exclamation-triangle}} </span> To use this function your connection need to be activated for content. If you see the error message "Access denied" your connection is not activated for content. Log into your Booking.com accoun tand change the connection type. Then try again.
==Check how your property performs on Booking==
You can access your property score on Booking.com and suggestions on how to improve your properties performance.
*Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKING.COM > MANAGE CONTENT
*Click on the "Property" button next to the property and select "Check Status"
==Content Setup==
===Policiesand House Rules===Policies for '''petsPets''' and '''smoking''' as sent via feature codes. Property featues are (default = allowed) is property features which can be selected in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROEPRTIES->DESCRIPTIONS "Features", room features in SETTINGS->PROEPRTIES->ROOMS->SETUP.If you set nothing we send pets allowed. Allowed feature codes are: PETS_CONSIDERED PETS_NOT_ALLOWED PETS_SERVICE_ONLY
If applicable a petfee can be set in {#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > BOOKING.COM > SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom". '''Smoking''' (default = not allowed) is property features which can be selected in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROEPRTIES> DESCRIPTIONS "Features". If you st nothing we send smoking not allowed. Allowed feature codes are: SMOKING_ALLOWED SMOKING_NOT_ALLOWED SMOKING_AREAS '''Events/parties''' (default = not allowed) is property features which are selected in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROEPRTIES> DESCRIPTIONS "Features". If you set nothing we send parties not allowed. Allowed features codes are: EVENTS_ALLOWED '''Cancellation policies''' and "Quiet Hours" are set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-> BOOKING.COM-> SPECIFIC ROOM PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom". Use the context help <span style="color:#007bff;“ >{{#far:question-circle}} </span> nest to the setting for information on the possible values.
===Fees and Taxes===
*VAT will be sent according to the VAT amount you have set in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES ->PROPERTIES-BOOKING RULES*Other fees and taxes in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC ROOM CONTENT in "Custom".
===Room Configuration: Define Bedrooms and Bathrooms===
Bedrooms and bathrooms can be set up for the property (SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
*Criteria which apply to all rooms in the property should be set up with the property. They will be automatically applied to all rooms in the property.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have one king bed and one bathroom. In this case you can set up the bedroom and bathroom in SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with one bedroom and another unit with two bedrooms. In this case set the bedrooms up in SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are configured by feature codes which are entered in the "Features" field.
*Close the pop up and then press SAVE.
If you want to send additional bathroom features you can add these manually:
===Meals===
If you offer meals you can set these in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-> BOOKING.COM-> SPECIFIC PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom".
===Accepted Payments===
The card types you have ticked in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PAYMENTS->CREDIT CARD COLLECTION will be sent as accepted payments to Booking.com. I you have not ticked any "Chash only" will be sent.
<span class="" style="color: #f3e504; font-size: 250%;" >{{#fas:lightbulb}} </span> Details about CVC and card details being sent to Beds24 need to be set in your Booking.com extranet. If required ask Booking.com support to assist you.
===Amenities===
Amenities can be set up for the property (SETTING-{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP).
*Click on the "Edit " button next to the "Features" field.
Example 1: All units (rooms) have Wifi. In this case you can set up the Wifi in SETTING-{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) >PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. The number will be applied to all room/units.
Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi one and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in SETTING->{{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
===Pictures===
Pictures activated for the property or room in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) >BOOKING ENGINE->PICTURES will be sent.
Booking.com requires tags. Tags will be extracted from the English language "Captions" which you can apply/change in the picture settings:
Click on the green button 'Manage' to get to the section where you can edit the caption.
===License, Type of Residence, Property managed by (rentals only)===
For some regions licences are mandatory. Property licences need to be entered in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION. If your location requires a license per room you can set this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-> BOOKING.COM-> SPECIFIC ROOM PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom".
Defaults are
*Property managed by: Professional company. If the property is managed by a private person you can set this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-Y BOOKING.COM-SPECIFIC ROOM PROPTERY CONTENT in "Custom". *Type of residence: other. If the type of residence is primary or secondary you can set this in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-> SPECIFIC ROOM PROPERTY CONTENT in "Custom".
===Star Rating (hotels only)===
If you have a starrating you can add it in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) CHANNEL MANAGER-BOOKING.COM-> SPECIFIC ROOM PROPERTY CONTENT i in "Custom".
= Common Errors =
'''No availability pushed'''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM and click on "View Actual Data". If the prices and availability you see there are correct click UPDATE. Allow your update to be processed then open the room again.
'''Code 150 - Changes are not permitted. This is because property 5587283 has status Open / bookable. Please contact your account manager if you want to modify latitude, longitude, property name, address'''
'''No hotel facilities defined '''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION and add features.
''''No resolvable address is specified'''
Booking.com considers your address invalid. Update your address in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.
'''No contacts specified'''
Add a contact in in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.
'''Invalid checkin/checkout'''
'''Property has no licence number / PropertyLicenseNumber is mandatory for this location'''
Enter your licence number in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION.
'''duplicates for room name'''
'''Room (room_id) does not have kitchen or kitchenette '''
The room type you have specified room should have a kitchen or kitchenette. Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SETUP and add it under "Features".
'''No defined facilities for specified room'''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SETUP and add your facilities under "Features".
'''No photos uploaded for specified room'''
Go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-) PROPERTIES >BOOKING PAGE-ENGINE >PICTURES and add pictures.
'''Code 733 - Property has pending photo requests
Please ensure you have added a Caption to each of your pictures. {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS-> ) BOOKING PAGE -ENGINE > PICTURES , click MANAGE and then enter the Caption. If the error still occurs after a couple of hours your pictures are stuck at Booking.coms end. Contact Booking.com support and ask them to push the pictures.
'''No rooms active'''
Check if you have sent rooms.
=Update Content to Booking.com=
#Click on the "View content sent to Booking.com" link to see what will send.
#Go back to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS->) CHANNEL MANAGER->BOOKING.COM and click on the "Manage Content" button.
#Click "Property" to update the content for the property or on "Room" to update the content for the room. Then select "Update at Booking.com".
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