Most flat and accommodation owners operate on Booking.com. But what about the rest? Realistically - if you want full occupancy all year round, you need to be where your guests are. And not just on Booking.
Here are five platforms that really work - and are worth incorporating into your strategy.
1. π Airbnb - authenticity sells
Airbnb is more than an alternative to Bookings - it is a completely different target group. Guests here are often looking for places "with atmosphere", contact with the host, flexibility. If you have a flat with a soul, a cottage outside the city, a loft in the centre - the you must be here.
2. π Expedia - huge reach and access to US travellers
Expedia and its sister platforms (Hotels.com, Vrbo) give you access to millions of users from around the world - including a huge number of Americans looking for accommodation in Europe. It works well for cities and tourist destinations. Ideal if you want to reach out globally.
3. π§ TripAdvisor - because reviews are the currency of trust
TripAdvisor is one of the most visited sites when planning a trip. If you have good reviews, it's worth taking advantage of this for sales too. The platform allows direct bookings and your visibility increases with the number and quality of reviews.
4. π Noclegowo - the power of the Polish Internet
A Polish platform that every tourist looking for something besides Booking is familiar with. Particularly effective in seaside, mountain and resort destinations. Easy to use, low commissions, high traffic in high season. Ideal for facilities in Poland.
5. π Kayak - the meta search engine that draws the crowds
Kayak is a comparison booking engine - your presence here depends on integration with the relevant platform, but visibility can translate into bookings. It works on the principle: user searches, Kayak shows where they can book the cheapest. It's worth being here if you play on price and range.
π§ OK, just how do you manage it all?
You already have an Airbnb account, you're active on Expedia, you're collecting reviews on TripAdvisor, you're visible on Noclegowo and you're appearing on Kayak. Great - but did you know, Where is which booking from, do the dates not overlap and do you have everything paid for?
This is where mobile-calendar.
π² Mobile-calendar as channel manager - bookings from different channels in one place
The mobile-calendar has built-in channel manager function, which:
- links all your accounts (Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, TripAdvisor, etc.),
- synchronises availability and calendar without limits,
- shows all bookings in one panel (web + app),
- even works offline (calendar overview and booking details),
No more manual typing, switching tabs and risking double bookings.
π Find out how mobile-calendar works and automate your sales - without chaos.
