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IBE - Channel Management Setup

Learn how to connect to IBE (formerly Avvio) in Resly, including setting up the connection, mapping Rooms and Rate Plans, and activating your channel for live updates.


Overview

Connect your IBE account to Resly to enable syncing of availability, rates, and bookings.


Before Connecting IBE in Resly

New customer to Resly

Step 1

Create an account with IBE (if you currently don't have one)

You need an IBE account in order to connect to it.

Please make sure the Connectivity Provider has been set to Resly

Note down this information
Channel Hotel ID
Connection Name

Step 2

Resly Connect Configuration (completed during Onboarding)

Checking that the following are already configured

  • Room Types

  • Rate Plans

  • Mapping


Existing customer with Resly and IBE

Step 1

Ensure Proper Channel Manager Configuration

Log into your IBE extranet, verify the Channel Manager setup, and confirm it's set to "Resly".

  • If issues persist after completing set up, consult IBE support to verify the correct configuration.

Step 2

Ensure Resly Connect Configuration are set for your IBE channel including:

  • Room Types

  • Rate Plans

  • Mapping


Connect your IBE Account to Resly

Step 1

  1. Go to Resly Express > Resly Connect > New channel

  2. Click Connect to select channel from the list

From List in Resly

From Channel Mapping List

Select the IBE (formerly Avvio) from the list of widgets.

Step 2 Enter IBE credentials into the Channel Password module

  1. Enter Channel Hotel ID 7679890

  2. Enter Connection Name 7679890

  3. Select Rate Pricing type

  4. Adjust Default Modifier and Default Surcharge

  5. Update Currency to match Currency on IBE Extranet

  6. Click Next, to be taken to Rate Plan Mapping

Channel Password module


Mapping your Listings for IBE

Step 3: Map your Room / Property and Rate Plans in the Channel Mapping window

  1. Identify the Listing-Rate in the first column

  2. Select the Listing Name to map from the drop down menu

  3. Under Rate Name select the Rate Plan to map

  4. Select Map at the end of the row to complete selections

  5. Click on Save to complete mapping

Rate Plan Mapping window


Activating the Connection

Step 4:

  1. Return to Channel Mapping > IBE

  2. Click on INACTIVE to Activate the channel

Channel Connection Details


Map a New Room Type and Rate Plan

Already mapped to IBE

  1. From Channel Mapping > IBE

  2. Mapping details will be immediately visible, as below.

Not mapped to IBE

  1. From Channel Mapping > IBE

    • The mapping details will not be displayed

  2. Click on Map to map new Room Type

    • Options for selection will display.

  3. Click on LINK TO NEW LOCATION



Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting IBE issues If your IBE listings aren’t syncing correctly, check below for some ways to resolve common issues.

Property Mapping

Incorrect Connectivity Provider

Ensure that the connectivity provider for IBE is set to Resly. Check section above.

ID Mismatches

Discrepancies between property IDs in Resly and the data provided by IBE can cause mapping failures.

Unmapped Rate Plans

Errors during mapping rate plans may result in inaccurate listings.

Connection Failure

If the channel connection fails, verify that the IBE OTA is set to "Resly" in its channel manager settings and manually reset if necessary.

Listings not Syncing / Missing Bookings

Rooms not appearing

The listing may not exist on IBE. Create it first, then map

Listing not syncing or updates not passing through

Attempt a manual sync in Resly and verify mapping details. If still failing, reset the IBE OTA settings to ensure smooth communication.

Mapping errors or failed sync

Check Mapping Errors and remove any invalid mappings

Incorrect data showing on IBE

Ensure Room Types, Room Type IDs, Rate plans, and Pricing in Resly align with IBE to avoid incorrect mappings

Connection Errors

Connection not working

Try a manual sync and confirm the connection is active

Post Mapping Issues

Problem listings with mapping errors

Use Resly Connect > Mapping > Mapping Errors to resolve issues with inactive listings or invalid configurations.

Enhanced Troubleshooting for Connectivity Providers

  • Reconnect a Dropped Connection: If the connection between Resly and IBE has dropped, you will need to set it up again. Provide your IBE Hotel ID, specify the listings or rooms to be made available, and clarify the rate modifier and rate plans to be mapped. Ensure that IBE has completed any required setup on their end before proceeding.

  • Check Connectivity Provider Settings: Ensure that the connectivity provider is correctly set to OTASWITCH_V4 or Resly_V4 as required.

  • Verify Property IDs: Confirm that the property IDs provided by IBE match those in Resly to avoid mapping errors.

FAQs

What should I do if my property is not appearing in IBE after mapping?

Ensure that the connectivity provider is set to OTASWITCH_V4 or Resly_V4 and that the property IDs match between Resly and IBE. If the issue persists, contact IBE support for assistance.

Can I map multiple rate plans for a single property?

Yes, you can map multiple rate plans by selecting the appropriate OTA rate plan and Resly rate plan during the mapping process.

Do I need login access to the IBE extranet to map properties?

No, login access is not required if IBE has already completed the necessary setup. You only need the Hotel ID and relevant mapping details to proceed.


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