Channel managers

A channel manager is a technology that synchronizes a hotel’s inventory across multiple booking sites, allowing hoteliers to manage availability, rates, and reservations from one system. This eliminates the need to log into each booking platform individually. By listing inventory on various channels, such as OTAs (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia), Global Distribution Systems, and sites like Airbnb, a channel manager automatically updates all platforms in real-time based on a pooled inventory model. This model helps maximize occupancy and reduces the risk of overbooking.