Comparing how different booking channels are set up

This article compares key setup data points for different booking channels when connecting to Guesty.

Supported listing connection types

Each channel supports different listing connection types.

• Importing: Create listings in the booking channel and pull them into Guesty.
• Linking: Create listings in the booking channel and in Guesty, then link them to one another.
• Publishing: Create listings in Guesty and push them to the booking channel.

Booking options

There are two possible booking options:

• Instant book: Guests can reserve a property instantly based on availability.
• Non-instant book / request to book: Guests can request to reserve a property based on availability.

Learn more about setting up your channels for instant booking or request to book.

Sync time

• Immediate sync: Some booking channels sync immediately for availability, prices, and communication.
• Daily sync: Other data, such as taxes and special requests, may sync daily.

Importing reservations

Reservations received before connecting with Guesty are not imported. The only channels that import past or existing reservations are listed in the table below.

Reservations made through these booking channels before connecting with Guesty import differently based on the check-in date:

• Past reservations: Reservations with a check-in date in the past
• Future reservations: Reservations with a check-in date in the future

Messages from past reservations are only imported for Airbnb reservations.