Creating types
Types are umbrella categories, to which objects belong. For example, if you have five identical luxury chalets with sauna, you create them as one type. You then only have to add media and prices once. In this article we will discuss how to create types and what the advantages of creating types are.
Creating a new type
You can create a new type in the types submenu. Here you can select, among other things, the rental segment and the conditions that apply.
Do you want to draw extra attention to a particular type? Then you can choose to highlight it on the website. In the Search & Book, the highlighted types are displayed larger. Note: this placement functionality can only be used when the BEX CMS is used in addition to Booking Experts.
Name and description
Here you can enter the exact name of the type that will be visible both internally and externally. Afterwards you can enter a short description of the type.
The short description will be visible on the website and it gets cut off when using more than 150 characters. Therefore, we recommend that you describe the distinctive factors and amenities of the type in less than 150 characters.
In the description, you can then elaborate on the type. Here you can explain in full sentences what guests can expect when booking the type in question. In addition, you can name all the amenities of the type and add other comments.
We recommend that you write a catchy story about the type in question in the description, in which you not only provide the necessary information, but also draw the guest into the atmosphere you want to convey. However, try not to repeat yourself too much.
Want to read more about the unique features and amenities you can add to the type? Then we recommend you to read this support article.
Guest group
When filling out the guest group, always enter the total maximum number of people allowed in the first line and always check seniors, adults, youths, and children. By adding more lines, you can specify further, possibly by age category.
You can also enter the number of babies or pets allowed here. If you don't allow babies or pets, you can set it to 0.
Booking.com does not differentiate between 'children' and 'babies'. Because of this, babies can be allowed in booking.com, while in Booking Experts you indicated that the property in question does not allow babies. You will then get a message in Booking Experts that the booking could not be copied from booking.com, because the child age 0-1 is seen as a baby in Booking Experts.
Type details
Under the type details, you can enter the minimum and maximum number of nights to be booked and the options for late check-outs or overnight reservations.
The options for allowing late check-out or a reservation on the same day apply only to your own channels. If you want to change these settings at other channels, you will have to contact the respective organization.
Entering a minimum and maximum number of nights to book also affects the compilation of your price list. For example, setting a weekly price makes no sense if you enter a maximum number of nights to book of five.
Type amenities
You can check the amenities per category that apply to all objects associated with this type. Are you missing facilities in the list which do apply to the type? Then you can read how to create new facilities here.
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