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'''Once-off voucher codes '''
You can now issue once-off voucher codes.
We have linked them in the [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Managing_Business_Disruptions knowledge base for COVID-19]
March 15th 2020
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'''Knowledge base to help you deal with COVID-19 '''
For many hosts times are rough at the moment. We have put together a [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Managing_Business_Disruptions knowledge base] to help you deal with the situation.
March 15th 2020
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'''Beds24 supports 'Per Occupancy Pricing' with Booking.com '''
Occupancy pricing makes sending prices for different occupancies to Booking.com easy. For more information please see the Booking.com help page and check out our [https://forum.beds24.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1272 forum].
March 5th 2020
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'''Number of offers increased to 15 '''
From now on, 16 offers are available to you. Offer 1 is your standard offer, which is normally always available. Additional offers can be used to offer different price options or promotions on the booking page or to create internal prices.
March 3rd 2020
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'''Airbnb listing import with prices '''
The lisitng import now pulls in rules and prices as daily prices. Importing from Airbnb is the quickest way to get a new property or room set up in Beds24.
For more information please see [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/AirBnB.com_XML#Importing_a_listing_to_Beds24 here]
January 25th 2020
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'''Delay Auto Actions based on info codes '''
The new setting "Booking Info Delay" will set a auto action t trigger only after the booking info item(s) have existed for the defined number of hours.
January 21st 2020
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'''Send reports via EMail'''
You can now send standard reports and custom reports via Email.
To use this function go to SETTINGS->ACCOUNT->ROUTINES. For instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (top right) of this page.
January 11th 2020
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'''Fulfil legal obligations and collect documents via our new partner Chekin'''
Our partner Chekin.io automate the guest identification and legal obligations.
*Send guest forms automatically to the authorities.
*Generate the mandatory statistical reports on demand.
*Produce and store all documents required by law.
For more information please see [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/CheKin.io here]
January 10th 2020
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'''Generate reports for bookings with expired credit cards'''
If the expiry date of the card is before check-in the info code CARDEXPIRES is added to the "Info" tab of the booking. If the card gets updated the info item gets deleted.
You have the option to set up a [[:Category:Reports#Specific_Custom_Reports_using_Info_Codes|report]] which you can add to your dashboard.
January 8th 2020
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'''Communicate with Airbnb guest directly from Beds24 '''
*You can view all messages from the "API Messages" component on the [[:Category:Dashboard|dashboard]].
*The complete message thread with a guest is available in "API Messages" tab in the booking. Attachments are available as links.
*You and your guests will see the messages in the channels extranet.
For more information please see [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Messages here].
December 27th 2019
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'''Multiple currencies '''
If you need to manage bookings in another currency than your default currency you can create an "invoicee" for the additional currency and assign the charges it. For more information on the invoice function please see [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Invoicees here].
December 9th 2019
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'''Zero Commission* bookings from Agoda Homes'''
Agoda Homes charges 0% per booking for single-room units (rent out entire places). Read more about advertising on Agoda Homes on our [https://blog.beds24.com/advertise-vacation-rentals-part-2-agoda-homes/ Agoda blog].
For information on how to set a connection up go to SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER -> AGODA and click on HELP in the top right.
November 26th 2019
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'''Occupancy pricing for Agoda supported'''
You can now choose to send occupancy based prices to Agoda. When you go to SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER -> AGODA you will see a new setting "Pricing Model"
*If your pricing model is '''Per Day Pricing''' only single price, double price and room price will send.
*If your pricing model is '''Per Occupancy Pricing''' a price for each occupancy defined in Beds24 can be sent.
For details please see the [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Agoda.com Agoda help page].
November 21st 2019
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'''Airbnb will be limiting iCal functionality'''
Airbnb have informed us that they will be removing guest information from their iCal data from Dec 1st 2019.
After this change, Airbnb iCal will contain little or no more than the booked dates.
As an Airbnb preferred partner our certified XML connection is more reliable than iCal and will continue to provide detailed booking information.
If you are still using Airbnb iCal we recommend changing to XML. You can choose to send only prices and availability if you do not want to change the content of your listings from Beds24.
To set the XML connection up please go to SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER -> AIRBNB XML and click on HELP in the top right for instructions.
October 30th 2019
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'''Calendar link for guests'''
If you add one of the new [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Template_Variables#iCal_Links iCal template variables] to your confirmation messages guests will be able to add their booking dates to their calendars.
October 23rd 2019
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'''Interface with eDreams Odigeo / Opodo'''
The interface allows you to automatically update prices and inventory to eDreams Odigeo and import bookings into Beds24. To set the connection up go to SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-EDREAMS ODIGEO. For instructions click on HELP in the top right of the page.
October 15th 2019
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'''Trigger Auto Actions on template variables'''
You can now use template variables to generate dynamic trigger values based on the booking.
All template variables are available [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Template_Variables here]. For information on how to set up Auto Actions go to SETTINGS->GUEST MANAGEMENT->AUTO ACTIONS then click on HELP in the top right.
October 8th 2019
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'''Integration with RoomPriceGenie'''
This seamless integration allows Beds24 customers to push dynamic prices from RoomPriceGenie to their own web site and to their booking channels.
Click [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=RoomPriceGenie.com here] for more information.
October 1st 2019
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'''Strong customer Authentication in the EU'''
Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) comes into effect on September 14th in Europe.
This will affect EU based businesses charging cards issued within the EU. Non EU business’s and non EU cards should not be affected by the new rules.
'''Bookings from OTAs:'''
Collecting a credit card number without SCA will no longer be a reliable means of security as the card holders bank will likely reject the transaction.
Many OTAs including Booking.com and Expedia can collect guest payments at the time of booking (channel collect) with SCA. The OTA will then distribute the funds to you by bank transfer or virtual credit card so you avoid the need to deal with SCA and declined transactions.
Beds24 can automatically process the virtual cards on the day the funds become available at Stripe and deposit them directly to your account.
If you require security or prepayment but do not want the OTA to collect payment, you can accept bookings without card or deposit from the OTA and send a payment request to the guest from Beds24 manually or using auto actions.
'''Direct bookings:'''
You can collect a card payment with the booking using SCA. If you require additional payments from EU guests you will need to send a payment request so the guest can complete the SCA again.
'''Payment Gateways:'''
'''Paypal''' and Realex will are taking care of the required functionality from their end.
If you enable ‘Strong Customer Authentication’ for '''Stripe''' in SETTINGS-> PAYMENTS -> PAYMENT GATEWAYS ->STRIPE , it enables SCA authentication for Stripe booking page payments and payment requests sent to guests.
'''Payment requests:'''
Payment requests sent to the guest after booking are an alternative to collecting a card from an OTA as security. Information on how to set up payment requests is available [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php/Category:Payments#Payment_Request here].
You can find more information about SCA on our [https://blog.beds24.com/secure-psd2-compliant-payment-collection/ blog].
September 12th 2019
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'''Set "Extra person" and "Extra child" prices in daily prices'''
There are two options to set an extra person/extra child price by specifying either a positive or negative value:
*A positive value will be applied to each additional guest above the "Maximum Guests" setting for the daily price. The daily price will be available up to the number of guests the room settings allow.
*A negative value will be deducted for each guest less than the "Maximum Guests" setting for the daily price. The daily price will not be available for more than the daily price Maximum Guests value.
There are limitations for channel management which are different for each channel. Channels do not accept children prices and most channels cannot accept the extra person price. Please see the daily prices help pages and channel help pages for more information.
August 19th 2019
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'''Create Custom Graphs and Charts'''
Go to SETTINGS -> REPORTS->CUSTOM REPORTS and click on HELP in the top right for further instructions.
July 30th 2019
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'''Upgrade for Auto Actions sent to Airbnbn Guests'''
To check the upgrade worked, log into your Airbnb account and go to ACCOUNT SETTINGS -> CONNECTED APPS. Click on 'Beds24. If you see 'Access and respond your messages' in the list of permissions, your upgrade worked.
July 24th 2019
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'''Plain text option for Auto Action EMails'''
If you have both a HTML version and a plain text version the plain text version will be sent additionally as back-up for systems which do not support HTLM.
July 19th 2019
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'''Create properties on Booking.com from Beds24'''
We have modernized the look of the check out screen and added new features.
*Upsell items can show a picture, a headline and a descriptive text. To add or change extras go to SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES BOOKING ENGINE -> UPSELL ITEMS
*Modern look and better mobile support.
[https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&width=960&page=book3&limitstart=0&checkin=We+20+Feb+2019&checkin_hide=2019-2-20&checkout=Fr+22+Feb+2019&checkout_hide=2019-2-22&numnight=2&numadult=1&numchild=0&br1-32906=Book| Click here for an example].
If you want to use the new version of the check out page, change SETTINGS -> BOOKING PAGE ENGINE "Check-out Page Version" = Responsive.
December 3rd 2018
You will need a Google Account in order to get your API key via this [https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/get-api-key link].
Once you have your maps API key you can enter it into the Beds24 at SETTINGS -> BOOKING PAGE ENGINE ->DEVELOPER. Your map should then work.
November 24th 2018
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'''XML interface with Despegar / Decolar'''
Due to an issue at Booking.com, some bookings and cancellations have not been sent to us on September 4th between 10:36 CEST and 11:08 CEST.
Booking.com have reported that they are working on sending all missed bookings by the enf of the of Septe 5htSept 5th.
*Split dates for the calendars and price tables as shown [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=13434&layout=4 here].
*Box shadow around rooms (property booking page) and properties (multi-property booking page) as shown [https://www.beds24.com/booking2.php?propid=24977 here].
*Updated the Booking Page Engine -> Design Booking Page -> Layout menu.
Information about the new options is available [[Responsive_Booking_Page|here]].
Visit our [http://beds24.de/booking-widgets.html web site] to see some of the almost unlimited options.
The new widget designer is available at [https://beds24.com/control2.php?pagetype=widget SETTINGS ->BOOKING PAGEENGINE-> BOOKING WIDGETS]. For instructions please use the context help (? icons) and click on HELP (top right menu) of the page.
June 7th 2017
The responsive booking page can now show property and/or room features. Room features can be entered in SETTINGS->ROOMS->SETUP property features can be added in SETTINGS->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTIONS.
To show the features you will need to activate the new features module in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGEENGINE ->BOOKING PAGE DESIGN->LAYOUT.
January 27th 2017
'''Use externally hosted pictures on your booking page'''
Instead of or additionally to pictures uploaded to Beds24 you can now also use externally hosted pictures. External pictures have to be hosted securely (HTTPS not HTTP). The menu is available in SETTINGS->BOOKING PAGEENGINE->PICTURES->EXTERNAL. For more information have a look [https://wiki.beds24.com/index.php?title=Pictures here].
Aug 5th 2016
A range of new options have been added to the custom reports. When you go to REPORTS->CUSTOM REPORTS you will these new options in the list of "Available Columns".
*"Upsell Items" - this allows you to generate reports for one or multiple upesell items which you have set up in SETTINGS->PROPERTIESBOOKING ENGINE->UPSELL ITEMS.
*"Extra Invoice Items" - this allows you to generate reports for one or multiple extras which you have set up in SETTINGS->GUEST MANAGEMENT->INVOICES.
*"Invoice Status Values" - this allows you to generate reports for the "Status" you have entered in the "Charges and Payments" tab of the booking.
