What is an iCal synchronisation?

iCal synchronisation is a method that allows your calendar to automatically sync availability information across multiple booking platforms. It acts as a bridge between your property calendar on Holidu and other vacation rental platforms, ensuring all your listings show the same availability in real-time.

How does iCal synchronisation work?

iCal uses a standard calendar format (iCalendar) to share your availability data between different platforms. When a booking is made on one platform, the iCal sync updates all connected calendars to reflect that your property is no longer available on those dates. This prevents the common problem of double bookings—where guests book the same dates on different platforms.

Why should you use iCal synchronisation?

Managing multiple calendars manually is time-consuming and error-prone. iCal synchronisation offers several key benefits:

• Automation: Your availability updates automatically across all platforms without manual intervention
• Accuracy: Eliminates the risk of overselling your property by keeping all calendars in sync
• Time efficiency: Frees up your time by removing the need to update calendars individually
• Guest confidence: Ensures potential guests see accurate availability information across any platform they use to search

What platforms can you connect with iCal?

iCal synchronisation is widely supported by most vacation rental platforms, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and many others. This means you can connect your Holidu calendar with virtually any platform that offers iCal export functionality, creating a unified calendar system for all your properties.

Ready to set up iCal synchronisation?

For step-by-step instructions on how to configure iCal synchronisation on your Holidu account, see our detailed setup guide: How do I configure an iCal sync to connect my calendar with other platforms