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We're more than just a channel manager - 7 key features of Travelnest
17 Mar 2023
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By Sophie Eminson
If you're a keen vacation rental host, you'll know that there's a lot of work to do when it comes to managing your listing or listings across multiple channels. That said, using the right tools to support this essential process can save you time and stress in the long run—and that's where Travelnest comes in! We're more than just a channel manager; we've built our platform with tools to make it easier than ever to manage all aspects of your rental business from one seamless account. In this blog post, we'll take a look at 7 key features offered by Travelnest. Read on to find out why Travelnest might just be perfect for helping you to maximise your bookings and increase profitability!
1. Global exposure on top booking sites
Travelnest is the smart way to get more bookings for your vacation rental property. We help owners improve their occupancy throughout the year by helping them tap into new audiences. Read our customer case studies to find out more. We work with some of the biggest names in the vacation rentals industry. We’ll get your property listed on global sites like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo, TripAdvisor. We work with many popular affiliate and niche sites like FlipKey, HolidayLettings, Hotels.com and Priceline.
2. Listing optimisation expertise
Our listing optimisation team know how to transform your listings. From photos to descriptions, amenities, availability, pricing and much more – we’ll share the tips and tricks you need to stand out on booking sites for all the right reasons. We use a combination of data-driven insights and channel specific expertise to make recommendations which will help your listings perform better on every booking channel.
3. Hassle-free listings automation
Getting new listings set up can be time-consuming, but not with Travelnest. Our automated property onboarding does the hard work for you – our software recommends everything from titles, descriptions, pricing and more to get you up and running fast. Need to make a change to your property information? No problem. Any changes you make are automatically updated across all channels.
4. Calendar sync across all channels
See all bookings from all channels in one place. All listings sync to your Travelnest calendar, and you can import and export any additional calendars, using iCal or any other calendar software, as standard. Update your availability by blocking specific dates from being booked. See changes updated across all listings and channels. Configure your calendar by setting your booking window (how much notice you need to accept bookings) and minimum night stay. Eliminate double bookings – make calendar headaches and double-bookings a thing of the past. Our calendar syncs across all your listings.
5. Bookings hub
Access all your bookings quickly and easily. See all bookings for your property from all channels together in one place. Use the Bookings Hub to find guest details and payment information quickly and easily. Our experienced team takes care of all pre-booking enquiries from potential guests as well as booking confirmation and payment processing – saving you a huge amount of time. Report on key booking data and gather insights on the performance of your vacation rental property over time.
6. A dedicated team you can trust
We work with thousands of vacation rental owners like you worldwide. We work closely with all the big booking platforms, so you’ll benefit from our insider knowledge and channel specific expertise. We’ll raise issues on your behalf, and ensure you hear about any channel-specific updates and ways to improve your listings first. Our friendly and highly experienced, UK-based team are on hand whenever you need support.
7. Take bookings direct
Lower fees with bookings through Travelnest Direct. Travelnest Direct allows you to easily promote your listings and receive guest bookings through your very own unique web page. Simply add your property to Travelnest and we’ll do the rest.
