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===General===
=== Data protection ===
Make sure you comply with your local data protection laws when using this service.
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[[Category:Set up Instructions]]
[[Category:Troubleshooting]]
<div class="heading">TripconnectTripAdvisor</div>
This page is about the menu {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > TRIPCONNECT and explains how enable ans connect '''TripConnect Instant Booking''', '''TripConnect Pay per Click''', and/or '''TripAdvisor Review Express'''.
*If you can use the TripadvisorRentals Content API go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > TRIPADVISOR RENTALS XML
*[[:Category:Channel Manager|Click here]] for general information on how the channel manager works.
*This tutorial explains how to [[Setting_Prices_for_Booking_Channels|set prices for channels]].
=TripAdvisor Options= ==TripAdvisor Holiday Rentals==TripAdvisor is in the process of integrating their rental sites. At the moment the are still running on separate technological platforms which are all branded as TripAdvisor. *If you have the option to syncronise iCal in your Tripadvisor extranet go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER >TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ICAL*If you can use the TripadvisorRentals Content API go to {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > TRIPADVISOR RENTALS XML ==Sponsored Placements==Sponsored Placements are targeted ads which appear above Tripadvisor search results, on local competitors' pages, and on other high-profile shopping pages across all devices. Properties pay for Sponsored Placements on a cost-per-click basis. With Sponsored Placements Standard guests can book via OTA’s like Booking.com. For Sponsored Placements Direct Tripdavisor remove the OTA’s and only show the visit hotel website link. To use Sponsored Placement Direct , you must be connected via one of the certified connectivity partners like Beds24. <span class="" style="color:#fe746c; font-size: 120%" >{{#fas:gift}} </span> Special offer for Beds24 customers: Special offer for Beds24 customers: '''10% off''' Sponsored Placement standard or Sponsored Placement Direct for the first month for customers that have not used Sponsored Placement in 1 year. You receive this discount when you sign up with this promo code: CT9PF5 ==TripAdvisor Business Advantage==Business Advantage is a subscription service that empowers accommodations to attract, engage and influence potential customers on the world’s largest travel site. Subscribers can access industry-leading tools designed to better market their property to potential guests and connect them to their direct booking channels. Business Advantage allows owners to: *Connect to travelers directly: Make it easy for travelers to contact you directly by including your hotel website, phone or email address — on TripAdvisor.*Enhance their profile: Use exclusive marketing tools to motivate travelers to book with you — post a Special Offer, highlight a Favorite Review, create a custom Storyboard, feature your Favorite Photos first, and more.*TripAdvisor analytics to make informed business decisions and optimize your performance. <span class="" style="color:#fe746c; font-size: 120%" >{{#fas:gift}} </span> '''One month free trial''' of Business Advantage for those that have not used Business Advantage in 1 year. You receive this discount when you sign up with this promo code: S1TOIT == TripAdvisor Review Express==With this service you can automatically collect reviews from your guests. To use Review Experess, you must be connected via one of the certified connectivity partners like Beds24. ==TripConnect==TripConnect offers two products that help drive direct bookings:*TripAdvisor Instant Booking allows travelers to book with you immediately on TripAdvisor. It is a “Pay for Stays” commission model that does not require up-front investment or a long-term commitment. *TripAdvisor Cost-Per-Click allows you to drive more incremental direct bookings by spotlighting your rates and availability on TripAdvisor. To be eligible for TripConnect, you must be connected via one of the certified connectivity partners like Beds24. == Mappingfor Sponsored Placements Direct, TripConnect and TripAdvisor Review Express==
To use these services your property must be successfully mapped to TripAdvisor.
It can take Tripadvisor up to 48 hours to read the data we send. If you have just entered your information in Beds24 you might need to wait. If you are still not mapped after 48 hours and click on 'View Mapping Status'. Copy the information you see there and send this to Tripadvisor and ask them to fix the problem.
== Use Sponsored Posts Direct ==
Tripadvisor charges per click. Full details of the charges will be available from TripAdvisor.
=== Capabilities ===
*Beds24 can send price and availability to TripAdvisor
*Bookings are made on your website. Bookings made on the Beds24 booking page will automatically import.
=== TripAdvisor ===
Join the program via your TripAdvisor account.
=== Beds24 ===
*Set the "Synchronise" setting to one of the Booking options. The ''Notify'' setting will only notify Trip Connect you are capable of joining their program using Beds24, it will not allow prices to be sent.
*Enter your TripAdvisor ID into the Property Code field, this is normally the number after the '''d''' in the URL of your TripAdvisor page. Without the correct ID Tripadviser may not be able to identify your property.
*Make sure your property is mapped (see above).
== Use TripConnect Instant Booking==
*Join the program via your TripAdvisor account. [https://www.tripadvisor.com/InstantBookingSignup#p-SIGNIN_FORM Check if you are eligible]
==== Beds24.com ====
*Enter your TripAdvisor ID into the Property Code field, this is normally the number after the '''d''' in the URL of your TripAdvisor page. Without the correct ID TripAdvisor may not be able to identify your property.
*If you have more than one property in the same Beds24 account, all you need to do is enter the same TripAdvisor property code for all of them When TripAdvisor request a price for that code, we will send prices for all the properties that have the same code. They will appear on TripAdvisor as different room options in your TripAdvisor property.
=== Capabilities ===
*Beds24 will send details of your bookings one day after check-out to TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor will use this to send an Email directly to the guest to request a review.
*You can disable individual bookings from receiving a review request
*You can select specific or all rooms to participate
*if country of residence is missing
*if "Allow Reviews" in the "Mail" tab of the booking is set to "Disable". If you have set "Review Express" = "Enabled only" you need to manually set "Allow Reviews" = Activate in each booking for which you want to collect a review.
=== Data protection ===
Make sure you comply with your local data protection laws when using this service.
== Use TripConnect Cost per Click ==
For details please [[Channel_Manager_Capabilities|click here]]
=== TripConnect ===*Join the program via your TripAdvisor account
=== Beds24.com ===
*Set the synchronise setting to one of the Booking options. The ''Notify'' setting will only notify Trip Connect you are capable of joining their program using Beds24, it will not allow prices to be sent.
*Enter your TripAdvisor ID into the Property Code field, this is normally the number after the '''d''' in the URL of your TripAdvisor page. Without the correct ID Tripadviser may not be able to identify your property.
*Make sure your property is mapped (see above).
*The currency code sent to TripConnect is defined in {{#fas:cog}} (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > DESCRIPTION "API currency" and must be set to match your prices entered in Beds24.
=== Activation===
