Connecting a short-term rental property listing to the host’s own website for direct bookings and brand consistency.
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Glossary Term: Booking Engine
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An online platform or software that allows hosts to create and manage their own websites for their short-term rental properties, often with templates, booking engines, and marketing tools.
A website owned and operated by a short-term rental host or property manager that allows guests to book directly, bypassing third-party platforms like Airbnb or VRBO.
A website owned and operated by a host or property manager that allows guests to book directly, bypassing third-party platforms.
A reservation made directly through a host’s website or booking engine, bypassing third-party platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. Direct bookings can save on fees and provide more control over the booking process.
Creating a dedicated website for a rental property to accept bookings directly, bypassing third-party platforms and their fees.
A software platform used to manage bookings, calendars, and guest communication for short-term rentals.
A software or website feature that allows users to compare prices, amenities, and availability of short-term rentals across multiple platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
A user-friendly and secure platform that allows guests to easily browse, select, and book their desired dates.
A dedicated website for a short-term rental property or portfolio that provides detailed information, photos, availability, booking options, and guest resources.
Securing bookings through channels outside of major platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, such as direct website bookings.
Integrating booking widgets or property management systems seamlessly into a Joomla-based website for a unified online presence.