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Overview

Instant Booking Page (IBP) is your built-in direct booking engine. Accept commission-free reservations directly from your website, social media, or marketing campaigns without paying OTA commissions.
Perfect landing page for Google Hotel Ads, social media campaigns, and email marketing - 0% commission.

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Benefits

Zero Commission

Keep 100% of booking revenue

Instant Setup

Launch in minutes

Fully Branded

Match your brand colors and logo

Mobile Optimized

Works on all devices

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Step 1: Initial Setup

1

Access IBP Settings

Go to Settings > Channels > Instant Booking Page
2

Enable IBP

  • Toggle to “Active”
  • Select your property
  • Choose default currency
3

Get Your URL

Your booking page URL:
https://book.channex.io/your-property-slug
Or set up custom domain
4

Configure Payment

Connect payment processor:
  • Stripe (recommended)
  • Direct bank transfer
  • Pay at property

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Step 2: Branding

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Logo and Colors

1

Upload Logo

  • Recommended: 300x100px PNG
  • Transparent background
  • Under 500KB
2

Set Colors

  • Primary: Main buttons and accents
  • Secondary: Highlights and links
  • Background: Page background
  • Text: Primary text color

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Property Information

Add essential details:
  • Property name and description
  • Address and contact info
  • Check-in/check-out times
  • Cancellation policies
  • House rules

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Photos

1920x1080px - Main banner image
  • High resolution and professional
  • Well-lit and properly framed
  • Show key features and selling points

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Step 3: Room Configuration

Each room displays with:
  • Room name and description
  • Occupancy limits
  • Room photos
  • Amenities
  • Real-time pricing

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Rate Plans

Configure multiple rate options:
Flexible cancellation with standard policy

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Step 4: Payment Setup

1

Create Stripe Account

Sign up at stripe.com
2

Get API Keys

Navigate to Developers > API Keys
3

Connect to IBP

Enter in IBP settings:
  • Publishable Key
  • Secret Key
4

Test Mode

Enable test mode first
5

Go Live

Switch to live mode

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Payment Options

Full Payment

Total at booking

Deposit

Partial now, rest at check-in

Pay at Property

Pay on arrival

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Managing Bookings

All IBP reservations appear in Bookings tab:
  • Real-time booking notifications
  • Guest details and special requests
  • Payment status
  • Confirmation emails sent automatically

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Automated Emails

  • Immediate booking confirmation
  • Payment receipt
  • Pre-arrival reminder (3 days before)
  • Check-in instructions

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Managing Rates

Update IBP rates in Rates tab:
  • Base rates sync automatically
  • Occupancy-based pricing
  • Length of stay discounts
  • Seasonal rates
  • Last-minute deals
Dynamic Pricing:
  • Pulls from your rate calendar
  • Updates in real-time
  • Applies restrictions automatically

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Marketing Your IBP

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Distribution Channels

Website

Embed or link from your site

Social Media

Share on Facebook, Instagram

Email

Include in newsletters

Google Ads

Use as landing page

QR Codes

For printed materials

Direct Messages

Send to inquiries

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Website Integration

<a href="https://book.channex.io/your-property" 
   target="_blank">
  Book Now
</a>

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Conversion Optimization

High-Quality Photos

Professional images are the #1 factor in booking decisions.

Competitive Pricing

Beat OTA rates by 5-10% - your commission savings cover it.

Guest Reviews

Display reviews prominently. 90% of travelers read reviews before booking.

Fast Loading

IBP loads in under 2 seconds. Compress photos for best performance.

Clear Policies

Transparent cancellation and payment policies build trust.

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Performance Tracking

View metrics in Bookings tab:

Page Views

Total visits

Search Queries

Date searches

Conversions

Completed bookings

Conversion Rate

Views to bookings

Revenue

Total booking value

Average Booking

Average booking value

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Best Practices

Update Rates Daily

IBP pulls from your Rates tab in real-time. Keep your calendar current.

Quick Response

Respond to special requests within 24 hours.

Incentivize Direct

“Book Direct and Save 10%” converts better than generic CTAs.

Collect Reviews

Email guests after checkout requesting reviews.

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Troubleshooting

Solutions:
  • Check availability is open in Rates tab
  • Verify stop-sell is not enabled
  • Check allocation hasn’t been exhausted
Solutions:
  • Verify rate calendar is updated
  • Check tax calculation settings
  • Clear browser cache
Solutions:
  • Verify Stripe keys are correct
  • Check Stripe account is activated
  • Ensure test mode is disabled

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