Changes in the Content API: property names and bathroom info
28 Mar 2019 |
We've set new rules for property names and adding the number of bathrooms will be mandatory for new properties build with the Content API.
New rules for property names
For security reasons, we no longer allow property names that contain emojis or any of the following characters < > | " to be displayed on Booking.com. This change applies to both new and existing properties. Find out more about rules for property names.
Mandatory bathroom information
Missing bathroom information can have a negative effect on the guest experience. That’s why adding the number of bathrooms will be mandatory for new properties built with the Content API.
All of these changes will be in effect from 10 April 2019 onwards.
Takeaway
- We've adjusted the rules for property names.
- Adding the number of bathrooms becomes mandatory for new build properties with the Content API.
- These changes will be effective starting 10 April 2019.
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