VRBO Channel Manager - Synchronize Rates,Bookings

This is a full API connection ("2-way" sync, NOT iCal) with Vrbo.
All the available Vrbo APIs (including Abritel, FeWo Direkt, Bookabach and Stayz) are supported, and so this is the most complete integration you can have for your Channel Manager!

Manage any information on Vrbo through your WordPress or Joomla website

You can really manage every single aspect of your Vrbo Account directly from your Channel Manager.

This is a list of some of the main benefits you get thanks to our full partnership with Vrbo.

Upload custom rates

Use your website to manage your Vrbo rates. No more need to log into your Extranet accounts to change a price.

Bulk upload your website rates in mass to Vrbo, or manage different rates with the ease of one click or tap.

Upload custom Rates to Vrbo with Vik Channel Manager

The Vrbo Family and Network

The certified Channel Manager software E4jConnect will provide API connectivity (no poor iCal calendars) with Vrbo and all the related channels of their network, such as Abritel for France, FeWo-direkt for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Stayz for Australia, Bookabach for New Zealand, as well as for the previous HomeAway network, which in 2020 was rebranded as single Vrbo website, as part of the Expedia Group.

Property Managers will have exposure on all the following brands and get access to 730 million monthly unique visitors on Expedia Group’s family of sites if in Instant Booking and not in custom cancellation policy.

Eligible listings are automatically enrolled in the program. Currently, the following types of listings are eligible for the Expanded Distribution Network are: listings offering online booking, online payments and are in good marketplace standing.

Commission: commission on the Expanded Distribution Network is charged at the same rate as Vrbo.

Vrbo - Abritel - Fewo-direkt - Bookabach - Stayz

Synchronize your Vrbo bookings in real-time

Real-time synchronization

Automated synchronisation of the availability for new bookings, modifications and cancellations.

Vrbo manage listings with multiple units available

Listings with Room-Type Inventory

This magnificent feature will allow you to manage listings with multiple units available, like for a Hotel.

Manage Vrbo contents and photos through channel manager

Listings contents and photos

You can quickly manage the contents and photos of your listings directly through your own website.

Manage Vrbo rooms and translation through channel manager

Listings descriptions, rooms and translations

Manage the descriptions and translations of your listings, describe the rooms and more.

Booking Settings and Availability Rules

Adjust the check-in and check-out times, minimum and maximum days of advance notice and more.

LOS, OBP, Per Night Pricing Models

Any possible pricing model is supported, per length of stay, per occupancy and per night.

Vrbo
Travellers

Spend More

Vrbo Travelers spend 5x more than other travelers on accommodations and 2.5x more on Vrbo than other competitors.

Stay Longer

Travelers stay 1.2x longer and book 2.1x earlier on Vrbo compared to other competitors.

Whole home, Whole family

Average number of people on a Vrbo trip is double other vacations.

Why list on Vrbo?

Free to subscribe

It is free to create a Vrbo account. Free activation with Connectivity Partner software and to add listings live.

No commitment

The Property Manager can disactivate his listings and stop to advertise on Vrbo brands at anytime without any cost.

Only pay per booking

Vrbo will only charge a commission of 5% (NORAM), 12 to 15% (EMEA & APAC) exc. VAT per booking. The commission due is invoiced the month following the stay on the credit card used during the activation.

Payment collected by You

As Vrbo is not merchant of record, Vrbo will send the traveler's credit card details to the Property Manager who will be able to debit it with his own payment processor.

Take advantage of the seamless integration between e4jConnect and the Vrbo Netwrok.

Save time and money.

Your rates, availability, bookings, and more update dynamically from the Channel Manager to the Vrbo travel platform, eliminating tedious and time-consuming tasks.
Manage your business your way.

Control pricing, calendars, cancellation policies, and more for your listings with e4jConnect.
Expand your reach with global exposure.

e4jConnect automatically distributes your listings across the Vrbo Network. Your listings are also eligible for Abritel, FeWo Direkt, Bookabach, Stayz, that receive 100 million daily searches on average.

What are the Property Manager requirements to onboard on Vrbo?

Tax Identifier

PM must provide for EU (Vat or Tax Identifier), UK (VAT or Tax Identifier), Australia (ABN number), New- Zealand (NZBN Number) and Canada (GST or QST or Tax Identifier).

Minimum Listings

The property manager must activate at least 1 property/listing on the Channel Manager. The activation cannot be done without any listing set up on the e4jConnect Channel Manager.

Channel Set Up

The PM should be fully onboarded by using the Channel Manager. All information for the listings should be complete: rates, availabilities, descriptions, titles, pictures...

Enable Distribution

Vrbo should be enable for distribution and all listings be activated for the Vrbo channel prior to starting the self-service onboarding.

Payment Method

Vrbo is not Merchant of Record. The PM must have their payment method set up prior to starting onboarding (payment processor or invoice payment).

Credit Card

The PM must have a credit card for the onboarding activation. Nothing will be debit during the activation process. CC will be used for the payment of future commissions.

Do you need help with Vrbo?

US: 1-877-239-2592
http://help.vrbo.com/contact

DE: +49 69 2573 78892
http://hilfe.fewo-direkt.de/contact

UK: +44 203 514 5512
http://help.homeaway.co.uk/contact

FR: +33 4 13 68 10 44
http://aide.abritel.fr/contact

ES: +34 911 238 313
https://www.vrbo.com/es- es/ayuda/contact

IT: +39 06 94 80 21 25
https://www.vrbo.com/it-it/aiuto/contact

PT: +351 308804358
https://www.vrbo.com/pt-pt/ajuda/contact

AU: +1800 422 276 (9am – 4pm)
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What's needed to start using the service?

All you need is the Booking Engine, the Channel Manager, and an active e4jConnect subscription for the desired channels.

Please note that our "Vik" plugins require you to have a working website built with WordPress or Joomla.

Don't you have our "Vik" plugins yet?

You can purchase them from our respective marketplaces, depending on the platform used by your website.

Get them for WordPress Get them for Joomla

Already have our "Vik" plugins?

The only thing left is the subscription for the e4jConnect Channel Manager service. Choose the channels you wish to connect.
And you'll be all set!

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More than 6000 accommodation owners are already saving money from OTA commissions thanks to e4jConnect

What our clients say

E4jconnect channel manager

e4jConnect is an amazing tool-set we've been using their software since 2016, exchanged hundreds of emails, always prompt and very analytic replies, we have built more than 70 websites with reservation/booking system incorporated, it truly is a game changer hotels-villas-apartments.

— George

SamiComputers Web Agency

Best support out there

The best and most affordable channel manager and booking engine for small to medium hotels. There is really no comparisons. The customer support has been the best i have ever seen. For small businesses that dont have in house tech support this is crucial.

— Kjell

Owner of Mystic Sands - Tonga

Excellent option for independent hotels

By being installed on your website you have control of the customer database, payments and traffic to your website. I am a web developer and I have several clients to whom I have recommended this program and to date it has met their expectations.

— Wladimir

Web Agency

Great product

It's even simpler to book at our own hotel website then Booking and saves us a huge amount of Booking.com commission. With the new update VIK-Booking plugin is a no-brainer to buy and install. Our uptime of the last year was 100%.

— Andre

Owner of Asgard Hotel BV

I've reduced my time of work!

Thanks to the Rooms Categorization and the Channel Manager I've reduced the time of work. The plugin is very intuitive in almost all of it. I love the teamwork!

— Miguel

Owner of Bonito Inn

A very good booking system together with a very useful channel manager

I purchased it because I needed to integrate my website with all the channels. It made easier for us planning the day thanks to the dashboard and thanks to the overview occupation of the month. We can see which room had to be done first, depending on how late the guests arrived. With all these tools, it is helping us to make a plan every morning for the entire day and to focus our attention commercially.

— Frank

Owner of BB Heart of Leiden

Use the connectivity service you know and trust via E4J
with the Vrbo marketing platform.

Our excellent connectivity and partnership means more visibility, bookings and revenue for your property.

Vrbo Channel Manager Synchronize Rates, Availability and Bookings in Real-Time

This is a full API connection ("2-way" sync, NOT iCal) with Vrbo. All the available Vrbo APIs (including Abritel, FeWo Direkt, Bookabach and Stayz) are supported, and so this is the most complete integration you can have for your Channel Manager!