Synchronizing your calendar across multiple platforms is essential for managing your property efficiently and avoiding double bookings. This guide will walk you through configuring iCal/sync to connect your calendar with other booking platforms.

Supported Channels

You can synchronize calendars with the following providers:

• Admin
• Abritel
• Airbnb
• Atraveo
• Avaibook
• Avantio
• Booking.com
• FeWo-direkt
• Feratel
• Fewomanager.de
• Icnea
• Iperbooking
• Menorca Vacations
• Mister B & B
• Octorate
• TouristManager - LTS
• VRBO
• Wimdu

If the calendar you wish to import is not listed, verify with your external provider whether they support two-way iCal synchronization. Always test the connection manually by creating a manual block on each calendar to check if it syncs properly.

Disclaimer: We do not guarantee the external calendar's compatibility with iCal. Hosts should always verify that the sync works as expected.

How to Import/Export an iCal Calendar

Follow these steps to set up calendar synchronization between your Holidu account and other platforms:

1. Log into your other platform and find the iCal sync options. Locate your iCal URL (export link).
2. In another window, log into your Holidu account and select your property.
3. On the left-hand side under Configuration, scroll down and click on iCal & Synchronization.
4. Click on Configure and select the name of the channel you wish to synchronize from the list of options.
5. Follow the two steps on the setup screen:
   • Step 1 – Import: Paste the iCal URL from the other provider into the "Address of iCal" field.
   • Step 2 – Export: Copy Holidu's iCal URL and paste it into the iCal import section on the other provider's platform.
6. Click Save.

Important Notes for Popular Platforms

Booking.com

In the export settings on Booking.com, make sure to tick the box for Booked and Closed Dates. This ensures both confirmed bookings and manual blocks sync with Holidu. For detailed instructions, visit the Booking.com iCal help article.

Airbnb

Airbnb iCal supports synchronization only from today until the next 364 days. Dates beyond this range will not be synchronized. For more information, refer to the Airbnb iCal instructions.

VRBO

For guidance on syncing your VRBO calendar, consult the VRBO calendar synchronization help article.

Troubleshooting Tips

Check the URL

Ensure the iCal URL is copied correctly without any typos. A single character error may cause the sync to fail entirely. Double-check before pasting the URL into the configuration field.

Refresh Your Calendar

If the calendar does not update immediately after configuration, click the green "Refresh" button in your Holidu account. Synchronization may take a few minutes to complete, and blocks or bookings should appear shortly after.

Manual Test

Always test the connection by creating a test block on each calendar to confirm proper synchronization. Create a block on one platform and verify it appears on the other platform within a few minutes. This confirms that your iCal sync is functioning correctly and bidirectional.

Additional Troubleshooting

If you experience persistent issues with calendar synchronization, verify the following:

• The external provider's iCal feature is enabled and active
• Your Holidu account has the necessary permissions to configure synchronization
• No special characters or encoding issues are present in your iCal URL
• Your internet connection is stable during the configuration process

By following these guidelines and troubleshooting steps, you can establish a reliable calendar synchronization system that keeps all your booking platforms up-to-date in real time, helping you manage availability efficiently and prevent double bookings.