Benefits of Partnering with a Preferred Channel Partner

In the ever-evolving world of vacation rentals, success hinges on maximizing visibility and bookings across multiple channels. While managing listings and reservations individually across multiple platforms might seem doable for a single property it quickly becomes a time-consuming nightmare for those juggling multiple rentals.

This is where vacation rental software also known as Airbnb management software or short-term rental software becomes a game-changer. But with many options available, how do you choose the right one? Finding companies that regularly achieve preferred partner status is a good start.

Not all vacation rental software is created equal…

Choosing a channel's “Preferred Partner” can make all the difference. These partners have earned special recognition from leading online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com by consistently exceeding their technical requirements and delivering exceptional performance. Let's delve deeper into why working with a channel's preferred partner offers significant advantages for your vacation rental business.

Benefits of Working with a Channel's Preferred Partner

Here are some key benefits you can expect when you choose a vacation rental software that holds preferred partner status with major OTAs:

• Enhanced connectivity and reliability: Preferred partners have a proven track record of maintaining high-quality connections with the OTA platform. This translates to seamless synchronization of your listings’ rates and availability across channels minimizing the risk of errors and ensuring a smooth guest experience.

• Early access to new features and functionality: As trusted partners Preferred vacation rental software providers often receive early access to new features and functionalities rolled out by OTAs. This allows you to stay ahead of the curve and leverage the latest innovations to optimize your listings and bookings.

• Premium support and direct communication channels: Preferred partners typically receive priority access to dedicated support channels. This means you get faster and more focused assistance when you need help navigating the complexities of the OTA platform or troubleshooting any issues. Platforms might offer features like Slack groups for direct communication with their teams.

• Valuable insights and industry knowledge: Preferred partners often have a closer working relationship with OTAs. This can translate to valuable insights into market trends, guest preferences and best practices for maximizing your success on the platform.

Hostaway - A Proud Preferred Partner Across Leading OTAs

Hostaway isn't just keeping up with the competition, it's setting the standard. Hostaway has achieved the coveted "triple crown" by securing the highest possible partner statuses with Airbnb (Preferred + Partner), Vrbo (Elite Partner) and Booking.com (Premier Partner) in their respective 2024 programs. This makes Hostaway the only combined property management system (PMS) and channel manager to hold the coveted "triple crown" designation across all three leading online travel agencies OTAs).

What does it mean to be a preferred partner of Airbnb?

The Airbnb Preferred Software Partner Program highlights partners that meet technical and business performance standards providing them with access to an exclusive suite of benefits. 

As a Preferred Partner of Airbnb, Hostaway demonstrates its excellence in these areas and gains unique advantages to better serve hosts and property managers.

Benefits of being an Airbnb preferred partner:

• Product development: Eligible for early access to new features, participation in pilot programs, opportunities to provide product feedback and influence future development

• Expanded support: Receive priority access to technical support, along with detailed performance reporting and market insights from a dedicated Partner Manager.

What does it mean to be a premier partner of Booking.com?

The Connectivity Partner Programme fosters high-quality partnerships between Booking.com and software providers such as Hostaway. Premier partners are the top Connectivity providers offering advanced systems, a wide range of products and services and superior connection quality even compared to Advanced partners. 

As a Premier Partner of Booking.com Hostaway exemplifies this and passes on the benefits of being a Premier partner to deliver superior solutions to hosts and property managers.

Benefits of being a Booking.com Premier partner: 

• Access to advanced features and functionalities not available to all partners.

• Eligibility for exclusive benefits offered by Booking.com.

What does it mean to be an Elite partner of VRBO?

VRBO’s Elite software partners are an exclusive group of top-performing integrated software providers offering the highest quality connections and comprehensive functionality. As an Elite partner of VRBO Hostaway exemplifies these standards delivering exceptional connectivity and extensive features to its clients.

Benefits of being an Elite partner of VRBO:

• Enhanced API connectivity with a two-way integration covering rates, availability, guest data, descriptions, photos, amenities, titles, policies, fees and more

• Strengthened collaboration between the Hostaway and VRBO teams

• Ongoing improvements to the connection including the addition of new fields that map between systems

• Faster and easier troubleshooting

Beyond Preferred Partner Status - Hostaway's All-in-One Advantage

While Preferred Partner status brings significant benefits, Hostaway's value proposition extends far beyond these advantages.  Here's what truly sets us apart:

• All-in-one solution: Hostaway goes beyond simple listing management. It provides an all-in-one package with tools to manage every aspect of your vacation rental business from guest communication and scheduling to revenue management and reporting.

• User-friendly interface: Our user-friendly platform is intuitive and easy to navigate even for those new to the vacation rental industry.

• Scalability and growth: Hostaway can grow with your business seamlessly accommodating a single property to an extensive portfolio of vacation rentals.

• Unparalleled customer support: We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer support ensuring you have the necessary resources to succeed.

Choosing the Right Partner for Your Vacation Rental Business

Consider your specific needs and priorities when selecting a vacation rental software solution. While Preferred Partner status with major OTAs is a strong indicator of quality and reliability, it's not the sole factor to consider. Look for short-term rental software that offers a comprehensive set of features, an intuitive interface and strong customer support.

By choosing Hostaway, a Preferred Partner across leading OTAs, you gain access to a reliable, feature-rich platform that can streamline your operations, maximize your revenue and help you achieve long-term success in the vacation rental industry.

Want to see your vacation rentals shine?  Sign up for a free demo call today and experience the difference a preferred partner can make!