Maximize bookings in less time with Escapia’s advanced vacation rental channel manager

Maximize your revenue by connecting directly to Escapia’s 30+ popular online distribution channels with no booking fees from Escapia.

• Promote listings across a wide network of global and specialty channels, such as ski, luxury, beach, mountain, and other niche vacation rental marketplaces
• Pick and choose the channels that work for your business
• Turn channels on and off with a single click

Connect to additional channels like Airbnb, Booking.com, Google, and more for one low, flat rate per property with our built-in channel management solution, EscapiaConnect. This option provides the flexibility your business needs to get your properties in even more places, without breaking the bank, and simplifying operations.

• In addition to Escapia's 30+ direct distribution options, EscapiaConnect gives you the option of even more exposure
• Fixed monthly pricing per property for channel management, no matter how many of the additional sites you choose to connect to (channel commission costs may be additional)
• Effortlessly list, update, and manage all channels within Escapia
• Access support through Escapia's same highly-rated, U.S.-based support agents available via phone or email to resolve any distribution or functionality challenges
• EscapiaConnect is optional - choose the distribution solution that works for you
• As an alternative to EscapiaConnect, Escapia partners with a variety of integrated channel management solutions

Managing property calendars and updating nightly rates across each distribution channel by hand is a hassle. Simplify operations and eliminate manual updates to each listing on each channel with distribution channel management software that automatically updates any part of a listing across the entire distribution network. 

• Automatically sync listing information, photos, calendars, pricing, and more across all connected distribution channels
• Manage guest email and text communications for direct bookings in one place with the unified inbox in Escapia’s Communications Hub 
  
• Quickly review booking details, guest information, payments, and agreement statuses with the mobile-friendly Reservations Agenda, designed for fast access on phone, tablet, or desktop
  
• Track bookings and performance across every distribution channel with real-time insights in Escapia’s Performance Dashboard 
  

We all know that not all booking sites are created equal. Vrbo travelers stay longer, book earlier, and spend more*. And the great news is that Escapia customers perform better on Vrbo than other software users, helping you attract the right bookings and drive higher revenue!

As part of the Expedia Group family, Escapia and Vrbo have a unique relationship that provides: 

• A seamless integration and high-quality connection 
• Optimized performance as a Vrbo Elite partner 
  
• Collaborative support with Escapia Support and Vrbo Partner Success teams working as one team focused on your success 
  
• Exclusive features like Market Rates, which leverages Vrbo data to inform rates, and purpose-built features like the Vrbo listing status page, amenity updates, and more 
  
• Access to millions of high-quality Vrbo travelers with zero distribution fees
  

Property managers who have switched from another software to Escapia have seen an increase of an average of 23% in booking value on Vrbo. One Property Manager saw up to a 115% increase!**

*Compared to other competitors, Expedia Group internal data, 2022

**Vrbo internal data, 2021-2024. Based on booking values 12 months pre- and post-switch to Escapia

• Increased visibility: A channel manager allows your listings to be visible on multiple vacation rental platforms simultaneously, increasing your exposure to travelers. Escapia’s distribution tools help you seamlessly connect to major online travel agencies (OTAs) and niche vacation rental websites, attracting a diverse range of guests and helping increase occupancy. 
• Centralized management: The best channel manager options enable you to create or update your listings across all channels once to help reduce time and effort needed to update availability, rates, property details, and more across multiple listing sites.  
  
• Avoid double bookings: Synchronization of bookings and availability makes sure your properties are never double booked.  
  
• Revenue optimization: Escapia’s Rates Manager works across the different distribution channels so you can adjust rates based on demand and other market factors and set custom rates for each channel to help further optimize revenue. 
  
• Efficient communications: All traveler inquiries and guest communications from direct connections are centralized in the Inbox in Escapia’s Communications Hub, making it easy to respond and communicate with guests no matter what channel they booked on. 
  
• Scalability: Easily scale your vacation rental business by adding new properties and channels without the need for significant additional resources or time investment.