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This page is about the menu (SETTINGS) CHANNEL MANAGER > TRIPADVISOR RENTALS and explains how the connection with Tripadvisor Rentals works and how to set it up. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Rentals Contents
1 CapabilitiesTripadvisorRentals allows you to synchronise inventory, rates and content. Sending content is optional. Via the interface you can:
For details please click here. 2 Limitations
3 Before you connectPrices
Bookings Upcoming bookings will automatically import. If you previously used iCal to import bookings these will get cancelled if Tripadvisor sends a modification. The modified booking will import via XML. Rooms and room types If you sell rooms individually on TripadvisorRentals and want to sell them on other channels like Booking.com as a "roomtype" with a quantity of more than one you can set up virtual roooms. 4 Connect to TripadvisorRentals4.1 Connect to your TripadvisorRentals Account
Activation is per Beds24 account. All properties owned by a Beds24 account can be connected. If you have properties in a sub acccount which need to be connected click on the 'User' icon on the top right and then on 'Account Management (in the old control panel SUB ACCOUNT in the top right) Manage Account -> Manage Property > Channel Management > "Tripadvisor Rentals XML Connect via Account". With this setting, you can select that the property connects to Tripadvisor Rentals via a different account than the one it is in. 4.1.1 Map existing listings
4.1.2 Create a new TripadvisorRentals listingTick the information you want to send "Inventory", "Bookings", "Prices" "Content" (one or more) then SAVE. If you have no content errors a "Publish" button will appear. After you have clicked "Published" you will see an "Update" button. When you click on "View Listings in Account" you will see the new listing in the list. There may be a delay before the listing goes live while Tripadvisor reviews the listing. If you have content errors you will see a button "Fix content errors" which will take you to the page where you can see your problems. 4.1.3 Activation
4.1.4 BookingsIf you do not want to import enquires go to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ->SPECIFIC CONTENT and set "Import Inquiries" = No. 5 PricesDaily prices or Rates with the "Tripadvisor Rentals" channel ticked and set as offer 1 will send to Tripadvisor Rentals. The price sent is a room price, only ONE price can be sent per date. Also a minimum stay can be sent. If you have multiple prices activated for TripadvisorRentals with different minimum stays the system will send the price with the lowest minimum stay. In SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ->SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set
Tripadvisor rentals do not support decimal places on prices. Due to a bug in the Tripadvisor system you will need to first set guests included to blank and the additional price to zero then click publish or update. Once you see no errors, add the additional guest info back in and update again. Tip Click on the "View Actual Data" Button to check which prices and availability will send. 5.1 Price MultiplierIf you want to add a multiplier to your prices add a * followed by the multiplier number. The multiplier applies to all prices and fees which are sent. For example a hotel id setting *1.23' will multiply all prices by 1.23 sent (i.e. raised by 23%). Lower prices can be sent with a multiplier less than 1, i.e. *0.85 will send a price 85% of the normal price (i.e. lowered by 15%) To convert the price of bookings imported add a * after the multiplier, for example *1.23* will divide the price of the booking by 1.23. You can also use currency conversion template variable. All currencies supported by the booking page currency selector can be used. For example *[CONVERT:IDR-EUR] will convert Indonesian Rupees to Euros. 5.2 CurrencyYou can set the currency you want to send in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS->SPECIFIC CONTENT. If Tripadvisor requires a different currency from the one you use in Beds24 you can use the "Currency" setting and the "Multiplier to adjust the currency. 5.3 Fees and TaxIn SETTINGS-> CHANNEL MANAGER-> PROPERTY CONTENT-> ROOM CONTENT you can set
A tax percentage for taxes which are not included in the price can be entered in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS->SPECIFIC CONTENT. Certain global settings can be overidden with custom values. 6 ContentGo to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS->CONTENT DATA and check the content information sent to Tripadvisor Rentals is correct. Tripadvisor does not allow Email addresses or contact information in descriptive texts. Following information can not be changed after the listings have been activated on Tripadvisor:
Make sure these are set up correctly in Beds24 before you send anything to Tripadvisor. 6.1 Define Bedrooms and BathroomsBedrooms and bathrooms can be set up in (SETTINGS) PROPERTIES > ROOMS->SET UP.
Tripadvisor Rentals does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes, Tripadvisor Rentals supports see "All feature codes" below. 6.1.1 AmenitiesAmenities can be set up for the property (SETTING->PROPERTIES->DESCRIPTION) or per room (SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP). Criteria that 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. Criteria that only apply to one room should be entered into the room. Make sure you do not create duplicates.
Example 2: You have one unit with Wifi one and another unit without Wifi. In this case set the Wifi up in SETTING->PROPERTIES->ROOMS->SET UP.
You can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities. For more information see "All feature codes" below. Tripadvisor Rentals does not support all features Beds24 offers. For a list of all feature codes, Tripadvisor Rentals supports see "All feature codes" below. 6.2 LanguagesWe can only send one language. You can set the language in SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS->SPECIFIC CONTENT. 6.3 PicturesIn SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS -> SPECIFIC CONTENT you can set which pictures are sent. Tripadvisor only allows cover (first) pictures in landscape format.
Tripadvisor only allows each picture to be used once. Please go to Settings > Channel Manager > Tripadvisor Rentals XML > Specific Content and set Pictures = Room. Then go to Settings > Booking Engine > Pictures and make sure all 'Room' pictures are only used once. 6.4 Check if data is complete and correctGo to SETTINGS->CHANNEL MANAGER->TRIPADVISOR RENTALS ->CONTENT or click on the "View content sent to Tripadvisor" link. To update the listing content click on the links on this page. and check the information which will be sent to Tripadvisor Rentals is correct and complete. If you do not meet the minimum requirements Tripadvisor Rentals might reject all data sent. To check which information is sent to Tripadvisor Rentals click on the "View content sent to Tripadvisor Rentals" link. This will show you the raw data. A click on "View Actual Data" will show you which prices are sent. 6.5 All feature codesYou can also manually add bedrooms and bathrooms and amenities typing the feature codes exactly as listed below into the "Features" field. Each room feature code can have additional features added to it separated by a space which will list the features within this room. Multiple rooms can be added. BEDROOM BEDROOM_LIVING_SLEEPING_COMBO BEDROOM_OTHER_SLEEPING_AREA BED_BUNK BED_CRIB BED_DOUBLE BED_SOFA BED_SINGLE BED_KING BATHROOM BATHROOM_FULL BATHROOM_SHOWER BATHROOM_HALF AIR_CONDITIONING BALCONY BEACH_FRONT BEACH LAKE BICYCLE BOAT CABLE SATELLITE CEILING_FAN HEATING POOL_CHILDREN CITY CYCLING DISHWASHER DRYER DVD ELEVATOR FREEZER FIREPLACE FISHING GAME_ROOM GOLF GRILL GYM POOL_HEATED HIKING HORSE_RIDING CLEANING_INCLUDED POOL_INDOOR INTERNET IRON_BOARD HOT_TUB KETTLE LINENS MICROWAVE MOUNTAIN_VIEW OCEAN_VIEW DECK_PATIO_UNCOVERED TABLE_TENNIS POOL_TABLE PRIVATE_YARD PARKING_INCLUDED REFRIGERATOR RURAL SAUNA SKIING STAFF STEREO SAFE STOVE ROOF_TERRACE TENNIS TOASTER TOWELS TRAMPOLINE TV POOL POOL_PRIVATE WASHER WATERFRONT WATER_SPORTS WATER_VIEW WIFI CHILDREN_NOT_ALLOWED PETS_CONSIDERED SMOKING_ALLOWED 7 UpdatesChanges to availability and prices will be instantly sent to the channel. Changes for other settings for example minimum stays will send with the next update. Click on "Update" if you want to push them through instantly. 8 Common ErrorsValidation failures prevented publishing ACTIVATION / PASS_MANUAL_VERIFICATION Violation TripAdvisor might need a Identification validation, you should have received a email from Tripadvisor with further instructions, if not please contact Tripadvisor. ACTIVATION = FAILURE Most likely you have set in your Tripadvisor account that content will be sent from Beds24 but you have not ticked "Content" in SETTINGS-CHANNEL MANAGER-TRIPADVISOR RENTALS we can not send content. Either change the setting in Beds24 or in Tripadvisor. domain":"CALENDAR","status":"NOT_CONTROLLED Preferences the fields in the Tripadvisors owner's center, under Listings -> Preferences have been set to No. This section allows you to turn on or off specific sections you want to update via API. You will need to change these to "Yes". NOT_FOUND 404 Contact [email protected] and ask to check if your are properly connected to Beds24 channel manager via the TripadvisorRentals Content API. Forbidden 403 Contact [email protected] and ask to check if your are properly connected to Beds24 channel manager via the TripadvisorRentals Content API. 9 Notes
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How do I change my details on Tripadvisor?To update information in your profile: Go to your profile. Click Edit profile. Add your information and Save.
How do I unlink my Tripadvisor account from Google?To disconnect your Tripadvisor account from Google or Facebook: Go to the Account Settings page in your Tripadvisor profile. Click Disconnect under Facebook Settings or Google Settings.
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