Double bookings are every host's nightmare. Learn how iCal feeds in one calendar help you spot overlaps early.
Why Double Bookings Happen
Double bookings occur when a room gets booked simultaneously on two platforms, e.g. someone books via Airbnb while there's already a reservation on Booking.com.
This creates:
Unhappy guests
Bad reviews
Cancellations with penalties
The Solution: iCal Sync
iCal synchronization connects your Airbnb, Booking.com, and direct booking calendars in one place.
How it works:
Each platform provides an iCal URL
RoomLink reads these calendars regularly during the day and shows the busy dates from every platform in one calendar
When a room is booked on one platform, the booked dates show up in your RoomLink calendar. If they clash with another booking you see the overlap there and close the dates on the other platforms yourself; RoomLink does not block dates on the platforms for you
Step-by-step Setup in RoomLink
Go to Rooms → select a room
Click Connect iCal
Paste the URL from Airbnb or Booking.com
Click Save. The calendar is read regularly during the day from then on
Conclusion
With iCal feeds in one calendar, overlaps are much easier to spot before they become a problem. Start free on RoomLink and connect your first calendar today.
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