In Holidu we work with instant bookings. This means that guests can directly book their vacation rental without sending a request that needs your approval.
The booking then automatically appears in your calendar.
Instant bookings have many benefits for the Hosts. Here are the most important ones:
- More visibility of your listing. Up to 70% of people look for instant bookings. In several booking portals, “instant bookings” is one of the most used filters by people looking for a vacation property. Moreover, the possibility of instant bookings attracts international customers: if a potential guest can book your property directly online, they don´t need to worry about any language barrier.
- The platform takes care of the payments: this gives more security to the guest and less hassle for you.
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Less administrative work for you. It might take time for you to reply to all booking requests. It can also happen that the guests finally decide not to book, despite your efforts.
Instant bookings allow you spare time and to concentrate on confirmed bookings. So you will have more time for your guests.
It is crucial that your property’s calendar is up-to-date. If you can´t honor a booking for some specific days, do not forget to block it. Here are the steps you need to follow: How can I add/delete a manual calendar block?
If your property is advertised on other channels, please remember to synchronise any external calendar. More information on how to synchronise your calendar here: iCal.