Action: Booking.com - Deleting a listing (OR remove the Dummy listing) on Booking.com
Listing Setup: Booking.com - Setup
Booking.com doesn't have a simple delete button for listings. Removing one, including a dummy listing created to activate your account, is done by terminating the contract for that property through Booking.com's support contact options in the extranet. You give a reason and confirm the termination, and Booking.com can take up to around two weeks to fully remove the listing.
What this lesson covers
- Why this lesson matters
- What a dummy listing is, and why you remove it
- How to tell a dummy from your real listing
- Delete, terminate or pause: the difference
- Before you start: the safety checklist
- Should you remove it? A decision guide
- What happens during the 14 days
- How to check it has worked
- Three worked examples
- Example 1: the classic dummy clean-up
The full lesson is for clients
Clients get every step, the live walkthrough videos and our exact settings and templates from Skye’s Beach House.
Questions people ask
How do I delete a property on Booking.com?
Listings are removed by terminating the contract for that property through the contact options in your Booking.com extranet inbox.
How long does it take Booking.com to remove a listing?
It can take up to around 14 days after the termination request for the listing to be fully removed.
Should I delete my Booking.com dummy listing?
Once your real listing is active or transferred, the dummy listing is no longer needed and can be removed.
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