Expedia
Expedia is a global leader in the travel industry, connecting travelers with hundreds of thousands of accommodation providers worldwide. The platform is especially popular in the United States and Europe, offering not only hotels, apartments, and vacation homes, but also flights, car rentals, vacation packages, and tourist attractions. With the IdoBooking integration, you can easily manage your listings, rates, and availability on Expedia directly from a single panel. That means wider reach, more bookings, and less manual work.
What are the benefits?
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Global reach within the Expedia Group – a single connection gives you access to brands like Hotels.com, Vrbo and Orbitz, reaching hundreds of millions of travelers worldwide
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Higher conversion through powerful marketing tools – loyalty programs, advertising campaigns and “flight + hotel” packages boost your property’s visibility and attract more ready-to-book guests
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Access to unique guest segments – Expedia opens the door to premium travelers, business clients and the US/Canadian markets, which traditional OTAs reach to a lesser extent
Key features of the integration
The IdoBooking Channel Manager integration with Expedia provides a range of powerful features for property managers:
- Automatic synchronization – rates, availability, and reservations are automatically synced across systems, eliminating the risk of double bookings
- Multi-property management – easily manage multiple properties on Booking.com with a single IdoBooking account
- Centralized guest communication – send automated notifications to guests from one place (stay reminders, check-in instructions, and more)
- Management of additional services – sync extra services and fees, such as cleaning or meals, along with reservations
- Comprehensive and consistent rate management – covering base rates, per-person pricing, weekend and seasonal rates, automatic OTA markups, long-stay discounts, and additional fees
- Advanced payment management – including automatic payment updates and virtual card charges
- Hybrid property management – enable short-, mid-, and long-term rentals, all managed from a single multi-calendar
- Overbooking prevention – avoid double bookings and guest misunderstandings with real-time updates
- Support for multiple rate plans and room types – easily map and manage different offer variations from a single dashboard
- No extra fees – Expedia integration is fully included in the IdoBooking Channel Manager, with no hidden costs
How to activate the integration?
In Expedia:
- Create and log in to your Expedia Partner account
- Go to Rooms and Rates → Channel Manager Settings
- Select IdoBooking from the list of available providers
In IdoBooking:
- Log in to your IdoBooking panel
- Open Channel Manager and choose Expedia
- Enter your main Expedia ID (visible at the top of your Expedia extranet)
Any questions?
Would you like to learn more about the integration or start a free trial? Our specialists will be happy to answer your questions and support you in the setup process.