What is Ical based channel?
iCal-based channels, such as Airbnb, HolidayLettings, and HomeAway Stays, operate differently from other Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). These platforms utilize the iCal format primarily to synchronize availability, but they have certain limitations:
Availability Synchronization: Through the channel manager, only availability is synced on these iCal OTAs. They do not support updates for rates, minimum nights, or stop-sell settings via API. Therefore, rate adjustments must be managed manually on each platform.
Booking Integration: These iCal-based channels do not provide a Booking API, meaning bookings cannot be fetched directly into the eZee system. When a reservation is made on platforms like Airbnb, HolidayLettings, or HomeAway, it will not automatically appear in eZee. Consequently, such bookings must be manually entered into our system to ensure inventory is updated across all channels.
List of iCal-Based Channels:
airbnb.com
bedandbreakfast.nl
flipkey.com
gay-ville.com
housetrip.com
roomorama.com
wimdu.com
9flats.com
erfgoedlogies.nl
weekendhotel.nl
amsterdamstay.com
amsterdam-bed-and-breakfasts.com
amsterdamapartmentrental.com
apartments-unlimited.com
be-my-guest.com
thehagueapartmentrental.com
houseboat-rental-amsterdam.com
lovingapartments.com
only-apartments.com
rotterdamapartmentrental.com
citiesreference.com
holiday-velvet.com
holidaylettings.co.uk
homeaway.com
homelidays.com
ownersdirect.co.uk
toprural.co.uk
vrbo.com
waytostay.com
vaway.com
myindiastay
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