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Information NightsBridge shares with booking channels in the Links Manager

What property information is shared with which connected booking channel depends on the type of connection the booking channel can support with NightsBridge.

Let's have a look at what property information NightsBridge can share with some of the connected booking channels listed in the Links Manager.

Information on the connection types and how these work is available at the end of this article. This provides an addition layer to understanding the connection capabilities with a specific channel.

Airbnb How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Airbnb: How the connection works
 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before the connection process can be facilitated by a member of the NightsBridge Connectivity Team

• b) If you have an existing listing, the Connectivity Team will facilitate the connection activation.
 • For new listings (created by NightsBridge) all content and photos are matched on this channel.

• For existing listings content can be manually adjust to match NightsBridge or completely overwritten by NightsBridge.

• The photo gallery can be matched.
 • The policies set up on the booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel.

• The channel takes full payment and pays you directly.		 The policies set up on the booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies set up on this booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel.
Booking.com How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Booking.com: How the connection works
 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before the connection process can be facilitated by a member of the NightsBridge Connectivity Team

b) If you have an existing listing, the Connectivity Team will facilitate the connection activation.
 • For new listings (created by NightsBridge) all content and photos are matched on this channel.

• For existing listings content can be manually adjust to match NightsBridge or completely overwritten by NightsBridge.

• The photo gallery can be matched.		 • The policies set up on the booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment can either be:
a) managed directly with the guest, by yourself or manually/directly. The payment details will be provided by Booking.com

b) managed by online payment gateway.

c) managed by Booking.com with payouts to property.
 The policies set up on the booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel. The child policy and minimum length of stay policies set up on this booking channel itself are applied to bookings from this channel.
BookNow.co.za
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
BookNow.co.za: How it works
 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• The channel takes the deposit and pays the property, less their commission.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Corporates and Agents (Corp15) How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Corporates and Agents (Corp15): How it works
 • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment methods vary by booking company or agent.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Corporates and Agents (Corp20)
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Corporates and Agents (Corp20): How it works
 • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment methods vary by booking company or agent.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Corporates and Agents (Corp25)
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Corporates and Agents (Corp25): How it works
 • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment methods vary by booking company or agent.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Escape To The Country: How it works
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Escape To The Country: How it works 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• The channel takes the full payment and pays the property, less their commission.		 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Google Hotels
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Google Hotels: How it works
 1. Sign up directly on Google

2. Once registered, request the connection via the Links Manager		 • Content & photos for the Google Business Listing must be added directly via Google

• NightsBridge content will display once the linked Booking Engine is opened		 Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Payment policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel. Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel. Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Child Policy & Minimum Length of Stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
Google Vacation Rentals
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Google Vacation Rentals: How it works
 1. Sign up directly on Google

2. Once registered, request the connection via the Links Manager		 • Content & photos for the Google Business Listing must be added directly via Google

• NightsBridge content will display once the linked Booking Engine is opened		 Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Payment policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel. Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel. Bookers are presented with your NightsBridge Booking Engine. Child Policy & Minimum Length of Stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
SA Places
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
SA Places: How it works
 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • Content needs to be provided to the booking channel directly...
 • Policies in NB applied to bookings from this channel

• Property to invoice channel for payment.

• Channel takes deposit & makes payout to property, less commission
 Policies in NB applied to bookings from this channel.
 Child Policy & Min. Length Stay: policies in NB applied to bookings from this channel
SA-Venues.com How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
SA-Venues.com: How it works
 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.
 • The channel will take either 50% or 100% of the payment, depending on the guest selection.

• The channel pays the property, less their commission.		 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
SafariNow
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
SafariNow: How it works 1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.		 • The policies on NightsBridge are not applied to channel. 

• These policies need to be setup directly with booking channel.

• The channel takes the deposit and pays the property, less their commission.

• Please see: SafariNow: Deposit and Cancellation Policy 		• The policies on NightsBridge are not applied to channel.

• These policies need to be setup directly with booking channel.
• For new listings the policies in NightsBrdge are applied.

• For existing listings, the policies in NightsBridge are not applied.

• The minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Please see: SafariNow: Rates, Commission and Child Policy
Sleeping-Out
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
Sleeping-Out: How it works
 		1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• You will need to invoice the booking channel to receive payment.

• The channel takes the deposit and pays the property, less their commission.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
StayOver Guide
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
StayOver Guide: How it works
 		1. Request the connection via the Links Manager.

2.
a) If you do not have a listing, you will need to register with this channel directly before they can complete the connection.

b) If you have an existing listing, the channel will complete the connection.
• The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.		 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment is made by credit card and facilitated by PayBridge at the time of booking.		 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel. The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
TravelBook 10
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
TravelBook 10: How it works

 		• Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment is facilitated by PayBridge at the time of booking and paid out to you, less the commission amount and transaction fee.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
TravelBook 15
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
TravelBook 15: How it works
 • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment is facilitated by PayBridge at the time of booking and paid out to you, less the commission amount and transaction fee.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
TravelBook 20
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
TravelBook 20: How it works • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• No sign-up required
 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment is facilitated by PayBridge at the time of booking and paid out to you, less the commission amount and transaction fee.
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
TravelIT
 How to connect Property Content Payment & Payment Policy Cancellation Policy Additional Policies
TravelIT: How it works
 		• Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• The booking channel will complete the connection.		 • NightsBridge content will displayed via the NightsBridge booking tool on this booking channel.

• Content changes take 24 hours to update on the booking channel.		 Please see: Payment options for TravelIT
 Since these are corporate guests booked by their employer, a flexible cancellation policy is required

See TravelIT: Booking cancellations for details.		 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
TravelIT Discovery Vitality
 How to connect Property Content Payment Cance. Policy Policies
TravelIT Discovery Vitality: How it works
 • Request the connection via the Links Manager.

• The booking channel will complete the connection.
 • The current content and photos are provided to the channel at the time of the initial connection.

• Any content updates need to be communicated to channel directly.
 • The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.

• Payment is facilitated by PayBridge and paid out to you.

• Please see: Discovery Vitality (TravelIT): Payments
 The policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
 The child policy and minimum length of stay policies on NightsBridge are applied to bookings from this channel.
How NightsBridge shares property information with booking channels, and what is shared.

Along with information (data) on your rates and availability, NightsBridge has connections to channels that allow for the transfer of photos and other property content available on NightsBridge.
What information/data is shared, with which channel and when, depends on the type of connection the booking channel can support with NightsBridge.

The first step in understanding how property information and other content (like photos) is shared with connected booking channels, is to understand the connection type.

The connection types

How NightsBridge shares data/information with a booking channel depends on the type of connection the booking channel can support.

This could be:
a Standard Connection used by most booking channels offering a connection via NightsBridge.
an Extranet Connection
 used by booking channels that offer an extranet (Airbnb, Booking.com and others)

How and what information is shared on:

a Standard Connection
How information is shared with most booking channels

With a standard connection (used by most booking channels), NightsBridge provides access to the property information (the data) and the booking channel is responsible for retrieving the information to use on their own site when needed.

Understanding a standard connection

With this channel connection type, when needed, the channel extracts (pulls) the latest data/information (ie your rates and availability) from NightsBridge.

Here's an example:

  • A booker accesses your property listing on a booking channel and searches for specific dates.
  • The booking channel then requests and receives this information from NightsBridge.
  • The booking channel can then display the latest rates and availability to the booker.

Similar to a channel requesting rates and availability via this connection, property information (policies, descriptions and photos) is also available to the booking channel on NightsBridge. The booking channel just needs to retrieve this information.

What information is shared

On the standard channel connection, NightsBridge will always make the latest information (data) available to the connected channels.

This information includes (but is not limited to):

  • Rates and availability
  • policies
  • room type categories
  • room type descriptions
  • property descriptions
  • photos/images.

Remember: While NightsBridge will always make this information (policies, descriptions and photos) available to your connected channels, we cannot enforce that these are applied to your listing(s) with the specific booking channel.

It is always recommended to check your property and policy information directly with the connected booking channels.

an Extranet Connection
How information is shared with booking channels that have an extranet

For larger booking channels that provide an extranet connection (like Airbnb and Booking.com), NightsBridge is granted extranet access and can transfer property information to the booking channels extranet (once a connection has been established). Since an extranet connection is more complex, it offers this capability.

Understand an extranet connection

NightsBridge can transfer data to these channels.

With an extranet connection type, NightsBridge is able to transfer (push) data/information to the extranet when needed. The booking channel will source the latest information that was updated by NightsBridge (ie your rates and availability) from their own extranet.

Here's an example:

  • NightsBridge keeps you data updated on the extranet.
  • A booker accesses a booking channel and searches your property for specific dates.
  • The booking channel reviews the rates and availability on its own system (that's updated by NightsBridge) and provides the booker with the information.
Sharing content/photos with Airbnb

NightsBridge will only transfer bulk property content to a Airbnb when applying the 'Sync everything' status setting.

Airbnb offers two connection status settings:

  • Sync everything - used when NightsBridge creates a listing or completely overwrites an existing listing.
  • Sync pricing and availability - set after creation to allow you to control your own Airbnb content

Here is more information on How the Airbnb listing sync status works.

Sharing content/photos with Booking.com

NightsBridge will only transfer bulk property content to a Booking.com listing when NightsBridge creates a listing on the properties behalf.

See this article is you would like to read more on which NightsBridge features update in Booking.com

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