Integration with OTAs for synchronized calendar/blocking

Purpose

1.1. Automate real-time calendar synchronization and blocking between lodging provider and all connected OTAs to prevent double bookings and manual errors.
1.2. Automate updating availability upon new bookings, cancellations, or modifications to maximize occupancy.
1.3. Automate sending instant notifications about changes to the central PMS or calendar, reducing staff intervention.
1.4. Achieve unified view by automating consolidation of bookings and blocks across multiple sales channels for operational efficiency.
1.5. Enable automated proactive alerts to guests and staff in case of booking conflicts or maintenance blocks.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Automatedly triggered on new booking confirmation or cancellation in any linked OTA.
2.2. Automated calendar update once a change is detected in the property management system.
2.3. Automation runs whenever dates are marked as blocked, unavailable, or released.
2.4. Automated execution on manual calendar blocking for maintenance, cleaning, or owner stays.
2.5. Triggered by rate or pricing updates from dynamic pricing tools, requiring automated calendar refresh.

Platform Variants

3.1. Airbnb
• Feature/Setting: API Calendar Sync — configure iCal export/import URLs for automated two-way sync.
3.2. Booking.com
• Feature/Setting: Booking.com API (OTA API) — set up automated XML calendar feed integration.
3.3. Expedia
• Feature/Setting: Expedia QuickConnect API — automate calendar and reservation synchronization via endpoints.
3.4. Vrbo
• Feature/Setting: Vrbo Calendar API — configure automated iCal syncing for availability and blocking.
3.5. Agoda
• Feature/Setting: Agoda YCS (Yield Control System) API — automate rate and calendar synchronization.
3.6. TripAdvisor Rentals
• Feature/Setting: iCal Integration — automate calendar blocking via iCal feed URLs.
3.7. HotelTonight
• Feature/Setting: Partner API — enable automated availability and booking push/pull automation.
3.8. Google Vacation Rentals
• Feature/Setting: Google OTA API — automate feed for availability, bookings, and blocks.
3.9. Siteminder
• Feature/Setting: Channel Manager API — automate multi-OTA calendar synchronization.
3.10. Cloudbeds
• Feature/Setting: PMS API — automate fetching and pushing calendar changes across OTA partners.
3.11. Hostaway
• Feature/Setting: Channel Manager API — automate property availability and blocking.
3.12. Lodgify
• Feature/Setting: Calendar Sync API — configure automated iCal and OTA sync.
3.13. RMS Cloud
• Feature/Setting: RMS Integration API — automate connection with OTAs and block management.
3.14. ResNexus
• Feature/Setting: OTA Integration Module — enable automated updates between PMS and OTA.
3.15. eviivo
• Feature/Setting: eviivo Channel Manager — automate calendar blocks and availability push to OTA.
3.16. Little Hotelier
• Feature/Setting: Channel Manager Sync — configure automated calendar updating.
3.17. Beds24
• Feature/Setting: Beds24 API — automate blocking, availability and reservation sync.
3.18. BookingSync
• Feature/Setting: BookingSync API — automate multi-calendar synchronization for OTAs.
3.19. Hostfully
• Feature/Setting: Property Management API — automate calendar sync with OTA partners.
3.20. Guesty
• Feature/Setting: Guesty Open API — automate real-time calendar and blocking integration.
3.21. STAAH
• Feature/Setting: STAAH Channel Manager — set automated push/pull for OTA blocking and availability.
3.22. Avantio
• Feature/Setting: Avantio Channel Manager — automate calendar and booking flow between OTAs.

Benefits

4.1. Automates prevention of double bookings and overselling, minimizing guest dissatisfaction.
4.2. Automated real-time updates maximize room occupancy/revenue without manual effort.
4.3. Automating channel management reduces operational workload and human error.
4.4. Centralized automation of calendar sync enhances staff productivity and reporting accuracy.
4.5. Automate guest and housekeeping notifications for scheduling adjustments and rapid response.
4.6. Automates integration with dynamic pricing and revenue management for optimized yield.
4.7. Enable automators to rapidly onboard new OTAs with minimal technical overhead.
4.8. Automated logs and audit trails for compliance and dispute resolution.
4.9. Automate scalable expansion for multi-property operators without overhead increase.
4.10. Automating these flows increases guest trust by ensuring accurate, up-to-date availability.