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BookNow.co.za: How it works

NightsBridge links to BookNow.co.za on the Links Manager.

BookNow.co.za is owned and operated by My Leisure Group, a travel agency that runs self-service websites  that allow the general public to book travel services from various third-party suppliers.


Site https://www.booknow.co.za/
About
  • BookNow.co.za offers accommodation bookings on their website.
Who books here?
  • The public (potential guests) book online.
How to sign up
  • Open your Homepage >> Integrations >> Integration Requests Links Manager
  • Tick BookNow to request the link.
  • Once BookNow has created your listing, they will receive your rates and availability for real-time bookings through NightsBridge.
Enquiries and bookings
  • Bookings can be made via instant Booking (NightsBridge) or Enquiry (Direct).
Content: Listing Creation
  • BookNow accepts Campsite room types.
  • NightsBridge provides the booking channel with your content (descriptions and images) as set up on NightsBridge, to create your listing.
Content: Listing Updates
  • Booking channels are able to extract certain content elements from NightsBridge.
    If any of the details listed below are updated on NightsBridge, please contact the booking channel directly, requesting a listing update.
    • New room type added
    • Amenities
    • Room description
    • About the property
    • About the area
    • Amenities available at establishment
  • Any other information must be added or communicated to the booking channel directly.
Payments
  • The deposit is taken by BookNow.co.za. 
  • BookNow.co.za deducts the deposit for the booking and pays it over to the property, less their commission. 
  • The property needs to invoice BookNow.co.za in order to get paid.  
  • All payment related queries should go to BookNow.co.za directly.
Refunds

  • The property needs to refund BookNow.co.za directly. 
  • BookNow.co.za will refund the guest.
Countries/Currency
  • South Africa
  • ZAR only
Commission
  • From 15% (including VAT). Some properties agree to a higher commission for more exposure.
Rates
  • NightsBridge provides your RACK Rates as entered in your NightsBridge Setup to BookNow.co.za
  • VAT and commission payable to BookNow.co.za must be included in your rates.
Specials and packages
  • BookNow.co.za do not use the NightsBridge specials and packages.
  • The property needs to load specials directly on the BookNow.co.za website.
Policies
  • NightsBridge provides BookNow.co.za with your policies as set up on NightsBridge to create your listing.
    • Deposit policy
    • Cancellation policy
    • Child policy
    • Minimum length stay
  • Contact BookNow.co.za for any changes.
How to cancel your link
  • Contact NightsBridge if you would like to cancel your link to BookNow.co.za.
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