What is iCal synchronisation?

iCal synchronisation is a way to keep your availability up to date across different booking platforms. It works by sharing calendar information between your Holidu calendar and other channels, so a booking made on one platform shows as unavailable on the others.

How does iCal work?

iCal is a common calendar format used by many booking platforms and calendar apps. Each platform can create a calendar link (an iCal feed) that shows which dates are booked or blocked. When two calendars exchange these links, they regularly check for changes and update each other.

Why does iCal synchronisation matter for hosts?

• Fewer double bookings: Your dates stay aligned, so the same night is less likely to be booked twice.
• Less manual work: You don't need to update each calendar by hand after every booking or block.
• Accurate availability: Guests see up-to-date dates wherever your holiday home is listed.

What should you know before you start?

iCal synchronisation depends on the calendar links shared between platforms. Because it runs on a schedule rather than instantly, it's a good idea to check your calendars now and then to confirm they match.

Ready to connect your calendars? Follow our step-by-step guide to configure an iCal sync.