Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Zeevou to TripAdvisor

Preparing for the Connection

Step 1: Create or Claim Your Business Listing

To connect your property to TripAdvisor, a valid business listing is required. Depending on your situation:

• Existing Business:

  1. Go to TripAdvisor Owners.

  2. Search for your business and click “Claim Your Business.”
     

• New Business:

  1. Go to Get Listed.

  2. Fill in your business name, country, and address.

  3. TripAdvisor will verify and send a confirmation within ~5 business days.

  4. After verification, claim your listing via TripAdvisor Owners.
     

Step 2: Choose Your Booking Engine

A Booking Engine is required for the connection. You can use:

• Zeevou’s Own (MyBookingSite)

• Third-Party Booking Engine
  

Step 3: Subscribe to a TripAdvisor Commercial Plan

Choose one of the two models:

• TripConnect Instant Booking

• TripConnect Cost-Per-Click
  

Make sure the Connectivity Partner is set as OTASwitch.

Zeevou and TripAdvisor Connection Setup

Step 4: Start Connection in Zeevou

1. Go to Channel Mapping in Zeevou.

2. Navigate to Meta Channel > Click on TripAdvisor.

3. You’ll be redirected to the TripAdvisor wizard.

4. Fill all required fields and save the profile.
   

Step 5: Room Mapping

1. Choose a room and click Map.

2. Update room information if necessary.

3. Click Next, then Map Rate Plan, and finally Save.

4. The room is now connected to TripAdvisor.
   

Step 6: Set Booking Engine in Zeevou

If Using Zeevou’s MyBookingSite:

1. Click MBS.

2. Set:

   • MyBookingSite: Live

   • Meta Channel: TripAdvisor

   • Add your TripAdvisor ID

3. Save settings.
   

To get your MBS URL:

• Go to Meta Search > Customization > Book Now Link.
  

If Using Third-Party Booking Engine:

1. In TripAdvisor Mapping, choose Third Party.

2. Enter your third-party booking engine URL and necessary parameters:
   
   

   • checkin, checkout, dateformat, adult, child, language, currency

3. Add TripAdvisor ID.

4. Save.