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  • Connecting My Accounting Software to RoomRaccoon
    Connecting RoomRaccoon To My Accounting Software Accounting Connectivities With RoomRaccoon you can link your accounting software to your PMS so that your accounting information automatically reflects in your RoomRacoon system. By connecting your Accounting software you minimise any chance for error, cut unnecessary costs and save you and your accountant valuable time. Some of the benefits of linking your Accounting Software to RoomRaccoon: RoomRaccoon offers financial reportsVery popular
  • Integrated Payment Providers
    Integrated Payment Service Providers RoomRaccoon offers a wide variety of online payment providers with which we connect. The PSP's (Payment Service Provider) we connect to right now are: Stripe Card Stream [Peach Payments](https://help.roomraccoon.com/en-za/article/speed-up-your-online-payments-with-peach-payments-4waVery popular
  • Connecting your PMS to your POS
    Thanks to the link between a POS system and RoomRaccoon, keeping track of your Hotel and Restaurant has never been easier. Would your guest like to have the bill for the restaurant in their room? No problem, with a click of the mouse everything is booked in the right room. No mistakes and nothing can be forgotten! Interested? Ask us for the possibilities! Our current POS partners: Lightspeed [EposNow]Very popular
  • Accounting Software: Connecting QuickBooks with RoomRaccoon
    If you are using the accounting software QuickBooks, RoomRaccoon PMS can automatically export invoices into your QuickBooks account. For this, you or your accountant do not need to do anthing. Easy, right? Find out everything you need to know aout the connection between RoomRaccoon PMS & accounting software QuickBooks: Status Checked-Out RoomRaccoon PMS sends the invoicesVery popular
  • Connect RoomRaccoon to Lightspeed!
    With the link between Lightspeed and RoomRaccoon, keeping track of your Hotel and Restaurant has never been easier. Would people like to have the bill for the restaurant in their room? No problem, with a click of the mouse everything is booked in the right room. No mistakes and nothing can be forgotten! **Lightspeed is today a multinational SAAS company and an industry leader inVery popular
  • Speed up your online payments with Peach Payments!
    Speed up your online payments with Peach Payments! RoomRaccoon has various integrations with PSP (payment system providers). Our wide variety will definitely have a solution which fits your accommodation best. Advantages of Peach payments (South Africa only): Save money on annual basis. Do you know how much you spend on credit card charges? Many hoteliers do not have insights in these expenses, because they are written off in one monthly batch. With peach payments in RoomRaVery popular
  • Portugal - SEF
    ** Through the RoomRaccon PMS, the communication of the police files to the SEF is done automatically, saving hours of work for your STAFF. ** But how does this tool work? In accordance with the legal requirements and guidelines imposed by SEF, RoomRaccoon sends the data of all foreign guests to the SIBA platform whenever they register for Check-ins and Check-outs. The communication is carried out once a day automatically and no action is required on your part. It is also important toVery popular
  • Connect RoomRaccoon with EposNow
    _With the link between EposNow and RoomRaccoon, keeping track of your hotel and Restaurant has never been easier. With a single click everything is booked into the right room. No mistakes and nothing can be forgotten! This way, the guest will have an invoice with all the info on one. _ How can I get this connection? If you already have a package with EposNow and would like tPopular
  • Booking Channel Specifics
    Booking Channel Specifics In this article you will find an overview of channels and any exceptions you need to pay attention to when connecting to them. Airbnb How to make sure the add-ons are properly communicated: The management fee and linen fee are so-called Airbnb standard fees. Airbnb standard fees are always included in the nightly rate, therefore, you need to make sure you create a [package rate](https://help.roomraccoon.com/en/article/how-to-create-a-package-deal-1emlpgn/Some readers
  • How to Activate Google Hotel Ads
    How to Activate Google Hotel Ads Google Hotel Ads allows you to reach millions of travellers across the globe and direct them to your RoomRaccoon booking engine or website, this way you are able to cut out external online travel agents and promote direct bookings with your specified rates. How to Activate Google Hotel Ads Click on the orange gear in the bottom left hand corner of your screen. Open the Connectivity tab at the top. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/weSome readers
  • What Are Google Hotel Ads?
    What are Google Hotel Ads? Google Hotel Ads allows you to reach millions of travellers across the globe and direct them straight to your RoomRaccoon booking engine or website, cutting out the middleman so that you can advertise your rooms at your rates! Since 9 out of 10 people use Google as their accommodation search engine, opting in increases your hotel’s visibility on a global scale for the fraction of the cost that most OTAs charge. How Does Google Hotel Ads Work? By providing poSome readers
  • How to Deactivate Child Rates in Expedia
    How to Deactivate Child Rates in Expedia RoomRaccoon counts children as an extra guest which can lead to rates that are not connected in the mapping screen, which again leads to error messages. This is why child rates need to be deactivated in case you do not have a rate for that occupancy in RoomRaccoon. How to deactivate child rates On your Expedia portal Navigate to your rooms and rates settings. On the drop-down select Room types and rate plans. ![](https://storage.crispSome readers
  • Lightspeed K-Series
    Lightspeed K-Series Meet Lightspeed Restaurant K-Series POS, expertly designed for The Hospitality Industry. The Lightspeed Restaurant K Series POS System isn’t just a tool, it’s an extension of your business in the hospitality industry. What makes it even better is that RoomRaccoon and Lightspeed K-Series have built a state of the art integration to allow for a two-way connection between your Restaurant and RoomRaccoon. What To Expect From The Integration? When you utilize the LighSome readers
  • iVvy Event Management
    iVvy Event Management Introducing the future of event management for venues of all shapes and sizes. iVvy is a cloud-based events management software ideal for the hospitality industry and is now proudly integrated with RoomRaccoon. How does it work? Our integration now allows you to book your accommodation in your RoomRaccoon agenda for events that run through iVvy. **How to get started? ** ​​Some readers
  • Google Hotel Ads Frequently Asked Questions
    Google Hotel Ads Frequently Asked Questions **Do I pay a commission on Google Hotel Ads? ** The commission you pay is only for the reservations that are realised and paid for, meaning you only pay per stay. **Do I still pay commission if the guest cancels the reservation? ** You will not pay for any reservations that are cancelled. **How do I pay the commission on Google Hotel Ads? ** RoomRaccoon will send through a monthly invoice for the reservations booked through Google Ads and ensure tSome readers
  • How to make your RoomRaccoon website secure (SSL)
    How to make your RoomRaccoon website secure (SSL) We advise you to make sure that your website safe and secure using SSL, it's free of charge! You can do so by following the steps below: Go to Settings Go to Pro settings Paste the code below Save Publish the website Wait 10 minutes and your website will be safe and secure!Some readers
  • Reporting For Google Hotel Ads
    Reporting for Google Hotel Ads The RoomRaccoon Booking Channel chart is an excellent tool for identifying how much revenue you have generated from Google Hotel Ads or any of your various booking channels. There are two reports you can generate: The Booking Channel Report: This shows your rate of revenue per booking channel according to the dates you enter (for internal use, eg: marketing strategies, stakeholder updates or presentations) List View Report: This shows the bookFew readers
  • Accounting Dashboard
    Accounting Dashboard With full connectivity between RoomRaccoon and your accounting software you can get an overview of your paid invoices within your accounting dashboard, as well as those still pending, needing to be linked or requiring attention. At the top of your dashboard you can easily view the amount of invoices that are: Queued: This is the number of invoices that will be presented theFew readers
  • TabletPOS
    TabletPOS Meet the largest mobile Cloud-Based Point of Sale systems, crafted specifically for the hospitality and retail industries. TabletPOS is the official reseller of iKentoo (Lightspeed K-series) and we are proud to have this integration available to all of our South African clients with an onsite restaurant. Experience the innovation from TabletPOS by visiting their website to book a deFew readers
  • Holobit Accounting Software (Croatia)
    Holobit Accounting Software Finally! An Accounting software for Croatian Hoteliers! RoomRaccoon is now fully integrated with Holobit Accounting. With our new Holobit integration, you can have all of your financial processes, revenue and payments communicated between your RoomRaccoon PMS and Holobit Accounting Software. We achieve this by sending your invoices to the accounting software daily, and the best part is that invoices get generated automatically upon check out and thereafter it gFew readers
  • GuestRevu
    GuestRevu is an awesome system that introduces an innovative approach to guest feedback and online reputation management. Gather data from your guests to boost your online presence, build your reputation and elevate your revenue based on reviews. GuestRevu is integrated with Google and Tripadvisor which allows you to build your online presence from the data you gather from your guest’s experienceFew readers
  • How does RaccoonIdentity Work
    How does RaccoonIdentity Work RaccoonID is a digital bar-code scanner that scans all identification documents by reading the bar codes and auto-fills guest information in the correct fields. Scanning allows for fast, contactless processing during manual and online check-in. How does RaccoonIdentity work Click on a reservation in your agenda On the reservation scroll down to the guest detailsFew readers
  • Why are some cancelled reservations from Booking.com not automatically removed from my RoomRaccoon calendar?
    Why are some cancelled reservations from Booking.com not automatically removed from my RoomRaccoon calendar There are two Booking.com policies that prevent cancellations for Booking.com reservations to be automatically removed from the RoomRaccoon calendar. Before contacting Roomraccoon be sure that none of these policies are active. Smart Flex Reservations: The Smart Flex Reservations programme is designed to help attract more guests who prefer the flexibility option on your property wFew readers
  • RoomPriceGenie Connection
    RoomPriceGenie Connection RoomPriceGenie is the easiest way to make a lot more revenue for your property. RoomPriceGenie is an advanced price-recommendation engine that looks at the competitors around you, looks at how many rooms you have left to sell, and calculates the price you should charge for each room type for maximum revenues. RoomPriceGenie works for all different properFew readers
  • Unmapped listing on Airbnb
    Unmapped Listing from Airbnb If you have listings from Airbnb that you do not want to be mapped to RoomRaccoon there is a way for you to do this with the “not to be mapped” button. This means that we will not map these listings to RoomRaccoon so that you can manage those listings with Airbnb directly. How to unmap listings from Airbnb Access the connectivity tab by clicking the orange cogwheel Click on connectivity centre Access the Airbnb connection and click on the pencilFew readers
  • How to Connect to Safarinow
    How to connect to SafariNow SafariNow is a South African based Booking Channel, the locally based channel has a portfolio of properties in South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Mozambique and more. How to request a connection Start by mailing SafariNow at [email protected] Send us a SafariNow connection request via our [ticketing centre](https://rms.roomraccoon.com/admin/help/tiFew readers
  • Mr and Mrs Smith Connection
    Mr and Mrs Smith Connection Mr and Mrs Smith is a Booking Channel of exclusively curated hotel collections. Entry is strictly by invitation with their portfolio that has over 1 million members. RoomRaccoon offers a connection with Mr and Mrs Smith. All the Hotelier needs to do is request their Hotel ID from Mr and Mrs Smith and RoomRaccoon will handle all the mapping. Benefits of Mr and Mrs SmiFew readers
  • Quickbooks Connection
    Quickbooks Connection Quickbooks is a smart and simple cloud-based accounting software that allows users to send journals for each invoice created on RoomRaccoon. If you are using the QuickBooks accounting software, RoomRaccoon PMS can automatically export invoices into your QuickBooks account. How to connect to Quickbooks You will be sent an authorisation link or you cFew readers
  • Stripe Connection
    Stripe Connection Stripe is an online payment service provider Stripe that allows you to use number of payment methods including credit cards. On Stripe you can accept online payments and with added systems, you can accept payments on-site. Benefits of Stripe Enables user to stay on your site when making a payment, instead of being redirected to another site. There is no set up cost or monthlFew readers
  • RemoteLock Connection
    RemoteLock Connection RemoteLock is a key connection that allows you to automate the key process through smart wifi solutions on a single, easy-to-use dashboard. With RemoteLock you are able to issue each guest with a unique, self-expiring pin code. RemoteLock has two connection types Single door code - This will mean that each door has a unique code so room 1 will have a unique code, room 2 willFew readers
  • How to refund a payment with a Xero Accounting Connection?
    How to process refunds with a Xero Accounting Connectivity Our Xero accounting API cannot handle negative payments (refunds) currently. So processing refunds on a tax invoice in RoomRaccoon will need to be done a little differently. Please see the steps below on how to process a refund with a Xero connection: Make sure the full payment is linked to the Tax Invoice Wait for the tax invoice to be pushed to Xero or manually push the invoice and payment to Xero via the Accounting DashboaFew readers
  • SALTO Connection
    SALTO Connection RoomRaccoon offers a connection with SALTO Systems which has become a global leader in delivering access control for hospitality. By developing and delivering the most advanced technology the industry has ever known, SALTO is empowering hoteliers and property managers with new ways to secure guests and manage staff. To execute the connection with RoomRaccoon we need the following:Few readers
  • How do I delete an iCal Connection
    How to delete an iCal Connection You may delete an iCal connection for a specific channel by accessing the connectivity tab and disabling the connection. Follow the below steps to disconnect an iCal connection: Click on the gear icon on the bottom left of your screen Open the "Connectivity" tab and click on Connectivity Centre. Click on the green pencil for the iCal connection you want to delete. In this case it is VRBO. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/615Few readers
  • Lodgea Connection
    Lodgea Connection Lodgea is a booking channel and marketing platform with the purpose of improving digital marketing efforts on bookings. Lodgea sends RoomRaccoon credentials and we map it so that rates and availability is communicated. Any bookings that come from Lodgea will show in your RoomRaccoon agenda automatically. How to request the connection? Send us a connection request via our ticketing centre. Send us your hotel code which can be accessed on your Lodgea login info pageFew readers
  • How to fill in guest data ISTAT
    How to fill in guest data for ISTAT Italian accommodation facilities are required to communicate ISTAT data to the Region to which they belong on a monthly basis. Thanks to RoomRaccoon you can download the file to upload to the portal of your region. To fill in guest data for Istat simply do the following. Access the booking and open the guest section Fill in the "Country" field for each guestFew readers
  • How to map rate plans to channels
    How to map rate plans to channels RoomRaccoon is committed to ensuring that you connect easily with external channels, in order to streamline this process we would like to know all the information for us to be able to map the correct rates and categories RoomRaccoon requires that you confirm which category in RoomRaccoon you want to map in your OTA and to also confirm the rate plans you want to be mapped to that category. Further, please provide us with the following details. CategoryFew readers
  • How to send ISTAT data to Turismo5
    How to send ISTAT data to Turismo5 Follow these simple steps to load ISTAT data in Turismo5 Turismo5 is used in the following regions Lombardy Region, The Piedmont Region, The Emilia-Romagna Region , the Marche Region , the Abruzzo Region , the Sardinia Region , the Calabria Region, the Municipality of Prato, the Municipality of Pistoia, the Metropolitan City of Florence. Veneto region In RoomRaccoon The file will be generated if it finds reservations with "checkFew readers
  • How to send data to ISTAT in the Liguria region
    How to send data to ISTAT in the Liguria region One of the daily bureaucratic activities required is the communication to ISTAT of the data on presences arrivals departures. Each region has its own mode and here's how to use RoomRaccoon to communicate data in the Liguria region. Go to the statistics section and access the "ISTAT" tab Choose the period and the region system used Download ISTAT ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/61587d0079e73400/screenshot-20Few readers
  • How to add more connections and booking channels
    How to add more connections and booking channels RoomRaccoon integrates with a number of connections ranging from accounting, booking channels, events, payment, room keys and more. On the connectivity tab, you are given a number of available connections in your region. To add the connections Access the Connectivity tab by navigating the orange gear icon at the bottom left of the screen. Click on the Connectivity tab and a list of active and available connections will be showFew readers
  • DPO Connections
    DPO Connection DPO is a subsidiary of Paygate which manages payments in African countries outside of South Africa. To set up the connection The user must create an account with DPO via the website. DPO will provide you with a token. On payments in RoomRaccoon (card icon). Access the payment settings tab and click on “Online payments via DPO group and click Save. RoomRaccoon needs aFew readers
  • BeOnPrice Connection
    BeOnPrice Connection BeOnPrice is a Revenue Management System (RMS). This simply means that BeOnPrice manages rates so these rates that are set up on BeOnPrice need to match with the rates on RoomRaccoon and vice-versa. RoomRaccoon maps the rates and sends the reservations through to BeOnPrice who will update the dates should they need to be updated. It’s important that when there is an update on either on RoomRaccoon or BeOnPrice, it’s always in sync with the other. Good to knowFew readers
  • How to Connect to Peach Payment
    How to connect to Peach Payments To connect your RoomRaccoon account to Peach payments, see the steps below. Sign up with Peach Payments. Once you’ve successfully set up the account you will be given credentials. Log in to your RoomRaccoon Account. Click on the credit card icon on the left side of the screen. Click on Payment Settings, select ‘Online payments via Peach Payments’ and clickFew readers
  • How to Activate ISTAT in RoomRaccoon
    How to activate ISTAT in RoomRaccoon How to activate ISTAT in RoomRaccoon Italian accommodation facilities are required to communicate ISTAT data to the Region to which they belong on a monthly basis. Thanks to RoomRaccoon you can download the file to upload to the portal of your region in the following regions: Abruzzo Region ([Turismo5](https://help.roomraccoon.com/it/article/istat-turismo5-egwnuuFew readers
  • How to Deactivate Google Hotel Ads
    How to Deactivate Google Hotel Ads Once you’ve activated your Google Hotel Ads account and would like to unsubscribe from the service you will need to reach RoomRaccoon support and request deactivation from Google Hotel Ads. To deactivate Google Hotel Ads Simply notify us that you want to opt-out by opening a new ticket requesting a deactivation. Once we’ve received your request RoomRaccoonFew readers
  • How to send Guest Data to ASTAT (IT)
    How to send data to ASTAT (IT) ASTAT / LTS is the name of the ISTAT in Trentino Alto Adige (an Italian region) and in order to send guest data, users must open a new ticket and provide us information for the connection to go live . The data is sent to Astat automatically by RoomRaccoon on the 5th day of the month in relation to the data of the previous month. In order to activate the automatic sending to ASTAT: Open a ticket in RoomRaccoon with the activation request; Inside the ticFew readers
  • What to do if we don't provide ISTAT in your region
    What should you do if we don’t provide ISTAT in your region? For now, we do not provide the file to download and upload to the portal of your region but we can provide you with a summary file in which you can see the numbers you need to report the data required by the region. Access the statistics section of RoomRaccoon Select the period Scroll down to "Performance Book Statistics" Download the file ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/61587d0079e73400/dd4_yFew readers
  • RevControl Connection
    RevControl Connection RevControl is a Revenue Management System (RMS) connectivity. This simply means that RevControl manages rates so these rates that are set up on RevControl need to match with the rates on RoomRaccoon and vice-versa. RoomRaccoon maps the rates and sends the reservations through to RevControl who will update the dates should they need to be updated. It’s important that when there is anFew readers
  • GuestCompass by Hotek Connection
    GuestCompass by Hotek Connection RoomRaccoon offers a connection with GuestCompass by Hotek. This innovative key solution allows users to access a digital key in a secure environment. The keyless entry relieves pressure from the reception and gives guests access to their room via their mobile phones. To execute the connection with RoomRaccoon we need the following: Provide us with a static IPFew readers
  • What is needed to activate an accounting connection (NL)
    What is needed to activate an accounting connection (NL) Here are the steps required to set up the accounting link: First we need to make sure that RoomRaccoon is allowed to communicate with Exact. You can do this by clicking on the link below when you are logged into RoomRaccoon: https://rms.roomraccoon.com?action=exact&do=authenticateRequest Once step 1 is done we can set up the general ledger accounts for you, we need the following items: Administration code from Exact:Few readers
  • CTRIP Connection
    CTrip Connection Ctrip is an online travel agency for holidays, business trips and corporate travel. This OTA offers acces to cheap flights, discounted hotel rates and train tickets. CTrip offers and easy-to-use website and app as well as 24 hour customer support to ensure you a hassle-free booking experience. How to connect to CTrip Inform Ctrip that RoomRaccoon is yoFew readers
  • Two ways to connect RoomRaccoon to Airbnb
    Two ways to connect RoomRaccoon to Airbnb When connecting RoomRaccoon to Airbnb there are two ways in which this can be done: R+A Only - which is rates and availability only. This means that RoomRaccoon will only update rates and availability, any other changes you would like to make will need to be made on Airbnb and not on RoomRaccoon. Listing and R+A - This is all-inclusive as your rates and availability are updated in RoomRaccoon, photos, descriptions etc. This is a valuable featurFew readers
  • How to Authorize your Accounting Connection
    How to Authorise your Accounting Connection To authorize your accounting connection, you will need to login to RoomRaccoon as an administrator and login Login to Roomraccoon with an Admin account Navigate to the accounting dashboard Click on “Reconnect” and you will be redirected to the Exact Login page ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/61587d0079e73400/auth2_1930dly.pnFew readers
  • How to Connect to Hotelbeds
    How to Connect to Hotelbeds A Hotelbeds Account Manager will work with you to help grow your business. Use this connection to maximise occupancy by tapping into a network of global markets of high-value clients. Hotelbeds is committed to maximising occupancy, developing world-class marketing solutions and being the cost-effective partner you can trust. How to initiate the connection RoomRaccoonFew readers
  • RaccoonHousekeeping Overview
    RaccoonHousekeeping Overview The RoomRaccoon housekeeping overview is designed to ensure the best communication between team members as well as ensure that housekeeping is organised as best as possible. With this overview, you can view your rooms per day and their statuses as well as see a forecast of check-ins, check-outs and stay overs. This is to ensure that the housekeeping team ensures that the property is well prepared for each guest's arrival and departure. ![](https://storage.crispFew readers
  • How to activate Alloggiati connection
    How to activate Alloggiati connection Hotel management in Italy needs to send guest details to the Questura. This is done through the Alloggiati Portal and throught the RoomRaccoon connection the system will send the data automatically every night when there are check-in reservation correctly filled in with all the data needed. To initiate the connection, you need the following data from your Alloggiati Portal:Few readers
  • What Happens When I Disconnect my Booking Channels From RoomRaccoon?
    What happens when I disconnect my booking channels from RoomRaccoon? When disconnecting a booking channel for a short-term e.g fixing listings on Airbnb or booking.com we do not advise for you to completely disconnect the channel. If a reservation comes in after the disconnection, RoomRaccoon will not receive it. You will also experience availability and rate discrepancies making you susceptible to overbookings and inaccurate rates. For short-term periods we recommend: Instead of disconFew readers
  • Why is my property closed on Booking.com
    Why is my property closed on Booking.com? It is important to note that even though a connection has been established between the channel manager and Booking.com, it’s still possible for the property to still be closed. This is usually attributed to 3 things Ensure that you have filled in the “know your customer” (KYC) form Set the property live on Booking.com If you haven’t been able to verify your address your property may remain closed. If your property is closed you willFew readers
  • Xero Connection
    Xero Connection Xero is a online accounting software that gives you the option to push invoices and payments from RoomRaccoon. With the Xero connection to RoomRaccoon, you can choose if you want only the invoices sent should you want to add the payments manually. When RoomRaccoon pushes payments to Xero this minimizes the manual labour of allocating payments and reduces the risk of human error througFew readers
  • What is an OTA and GDS?
    What is an OTA and GDS? An OTA stands for Online Travel Agency. Usually, any booking channel is referred to as an OTA. Common examples of OTA’s are Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com. You might also have heard about the term GDS (Global Distribution System). A GDS is a travel agency that operates on behalf of large companies and corporations. These services are sourced to book trips for their clients which includes accommodation, flights, car rental and other services. Essentially the differFew readers
  • Guest Talk Connection
    Guest Talk Connection Guest talk is a software that allows you to communicate with your guests and staff in order to improve the guest experience. You can’t be everywhere at once but with GuestTalk you can view and respond to guests and staff messages from anywhere with your laptop, PC or mobile. Guests can make requests via SMS, email and social media and you can track, reply and forward requests in oFew readers
  • Qtill Connection
    QTill Connection Qtill is a comprehensive and versatile POS (Point of Sale) system that has sales, stock control and a management module. Qtill can be controlled via a regular windows keyboard or a touch screen monitor. Qtill includes Comprehensive financial reports as well as full integration with RoomRaccoon as a property management system. How to connect to Qtill Request to connect to RoomRaccoon via Qtill. Qtill will ask for the API key and Hotel ID. Send us the productFew readers
  • How to improve search ranking on Airbnb
    How to improve search ranking on Airbnb Airbnb’s search algorithm uses many factors to determine the order of listings in search results. It’s designed to help guests quickly find places that meet their needs. The algorithm reflects what it has learned from the millions of searches that have led to bookings in the past. This includes details provided by the guest such as destination, previous trips and saved listings. Rankings are not about luxury or prime location however they are more abouFew readers
  • How do rates from OTA enter RoomRaccoon
    How do rates from booking channels enter RoomRaccoon When a reservation comes into RoomRaccoon from an OTA, such as Booking.com or Expedia they might have booked with various promotions from these OTA’s. These discounts or promotions are shown in the reservation as a promotion or discount. The price at the top (in this case R9 200.00) in the reservation is always the price that is on the RoomRaccoon rates and availability for the OTA. If the guest has booked via the OTA and there are promotFew readers
  • Assa Abloy Connection
    Assa Abloy Connection ASSA ABLOY is the world's leading supplier of hotel locking systems and room safes, as well as energy-saving management systems. The top priority for a hotel is the safety of its customers. By introducing efficient and reliable locking systems, hotels can ensure a sense of comfort and security for their customers using Assa Abloy solutions. Next-generation smart card solutionsFew readers
  • Chi Desk Connection
    Chi Desk Connection Chi Desk is an online software for spas and salons where you can manage and track appointments, assign employees and resources to easily see the status of every appointment. Manage your appointments Track individual and group appointments, assign multiple employees and resources and easily see the state of every appointment. You'll never waste time struggling to keep track of your schedule. How to connect to Chi Desk Request to connect to RoomRaccoon viaFew readers
  • Dormakaba Connection
    Dormakaba Connection Dormakaba is a flexible and integrated key system that can be explicitly adapted to your needs. Dormakaba offers comprehensive consultancy towards operating processes and enhance security. Dormakaba solutions include the following Access management and administration - An overview of all access rights for guests and staff Mobile access solutions - Convenient, reliabFew readers
  • What affects my ranking in Booking
    What affects my Ranking in Booking.com The ranking is how your property is displayed in available accommodation within the search results. Booking.com sorts this out by relevance to the guests’ particular preferences which include past search behaviour, specific market dynamics and a property’s overall performance. Understanding your ranking Found in the extranet, the Ranking dashboard tracks your property’s performance at each stage of the guest search journey. This tool updates regulFew readers
  • How to add team members to the housekeeping list
    How to add team members to the housekeeping list It’s important to add team members in your housekeeping so that you can assign them to different rooms and ensure that communication of duties is done clearly within the team. To add a team member Click on settings from your housekeeping overview. Navigate to the team members section. Click “Add team member”. Add new team member detaFew readers
  • How to Connect to Tomas
    How to connect to TOMAS TOMAS® is the leading cloud-based booking and sales system in Switzerland and Germany for accommodation, city tours, experiences, packages, vouchers and congresses. How to connect to Tomas Request the connection at the tourist office. If you are already registered, you will be sent a configuration overview. If you haven’t registered yet, fill in the form first. Using the connectivity overview, RoomRaccoon can then implement the connection. GoodFew readers
  • Smart Schedule on RaccoonHousekeeping
    Smart Schedule on RaccoonHousekeeping With the smart schedule feature on RaccoonHousekeeping, you can add and maintain smart rules and tasks. Smart Rules You can adjust your smart rules with cleaning schedules or building maintenance rules on legionella for example and have preventative rules to minimize the risk of a bacterial outbreak. This way your team is aware of all the rules you set in an effort to ensure absolute cleanliness and prevention of bacteria outbreaks such as legionellFew readers
  • What happens when I mark a card as invalid to Booking.com
    What happens when I mark a card as invalid to Booking.com Booking.com gives you the option to mark a card as invalid and what this means is that the card is not able to make payments into the system. When you try to charge a card and it fails, you can mark the credit card as invalid in Booking.com. The 'mark credit card as invalid’ button will be removed and will only appear again once the guest has updated the Credit Card details. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/61587Few readers
  • How can I see which of my rates are mapped to Booking.com
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  • How to Remove a Category in Booking.com
    How to Remove a Category in Booking.com On the RoomRaccoon connectivity centre, you can remove a room category when managing your listing. Deactivating the listing means that you do not want to sell this category any longer meaning that it is still on Booking.com however it’s not active. How to remove a category in Booking.com Access your account settings and navigate to the connectivity centre Click the edit button using the pencil icon on Booking.com ![](https://storage.crisFew readers
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