How to change the prices in Channel Manager

How to Update Room Prices in the Channel Manager Rate Calendar

Introduction

Managing room rates efficiently is essential for any property looking to maintain competitive pricing across multiple online booking platforms. HotelBee provides a centralized tool — the Channel Manager Rate Calendar — that allows property managers to update and distribute room prices directly to all connected channels, including Booking.com, Expedia, and Airbnb, in real time. This guide outlines the step-by-step process for updating room prices through this tool.

Step 1: Navigate to the Channel Manager Rate Calendar

Once inside the Backoffice, locate the main navigation menu. Select the Channel Manager section, then click on Channel Manager Rate Calendar. This will open the calendar interface, which displays your room types and their current rates across the selected date range.

Step 2: Select the Room Type

Within the Rate Calendar, you will see a list of available room types on the left-hand side. Identify and select the room type for which you wish to update the price. Each room type may have one or more rate plans associated with it, such as a standard rate, a non-refundable rate, or a breakfast-included rate. Select the appropriate rate plan before proceeding.

Step 3: Choose the Date or Date Range

Using the calendar view, click on the specific date or drag across a range of dates for which you intend to apply the new price. The selected dates will be highlighted, confirming your selection. This allows you to update rates for a single night or for an extended period simultaneously.

Step 4: Enter the New Price

With the dates selected, a rate input field will appear. Enter the new price for the selected room type and date range. Ensure the amount entered is accurate and reflects your intended pricing strategy before proceeding to the next step.

Step 5: Save the Changes

Once you have entered the updated rate, click the Save or Update button to confirm the changes. HotelBee will immediately push the new prices to Channex, the integrated channel manager, which will then automatically synchronize the updated rates across all connected booking platforms in real time.

Conclusion

The Channel Manager Rate Calendar in HotelBee offers a straightforward and efficient way to manage room pricing without the need to log into each booking platform individually. By following the steps outlined above, property managers can ensure that their rates are always accurate, up to date, and consistent across all distribution channels.