What is an iCal synchronisation?

iCal synchronisation is a technology that automatically updates your property's availability across multiple booking platforms. Instead of manually updating each calendar separately, iCal sync connects your calendars so they stay in perfect harmony.

How does iCal synchronisation work?

iCal (iCalendar) is a universal calendar format that allows different platforms to communicate with each other. When you set up iCal synchronisation, you create a connection between your Holidu calendar and other booking platforms. Any changes you make to your availability on one platform automatically sync to all connected calendars in real-time.

Why should you use iCal synchronisation?

iCal synchronisation offers several key benefits for property managers:

• Prevents double bookings: When a guest books your property on one platform, all other connected calendars immediately show that date as unavailable.
• Saves time: You no longer need to manually update availability across multiple platforms—synchronisation happens automatically.
• Maintains accuracy: Your guests see consistent, up-to-date information no matter which platform they use to check availability.
• Reduces errors: Automated synchronisation eliminates the risk of human mistakes when manually updating calendars.

Which platforms can you sync with?

iCal synchronisation works with most major vacation rental platforms, including Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and many others. Each platform supports iCal calendar exports and imports, making it a universal solution for multi-platform hosts.

What's the difference between importing and exporting your iCal calendar?

Exporting: You share your Holidu calendar with other platforms. They receive updates whenever you change availability on Holidu.

Importing: You bring calendars from other platforms into Holidu. Changes made on those platforms automatically appear in your Holidu calendar.

Many hosts use both methods to ensure complete synchronisation across all their listing platforms.

Ready to set up iCal synchronisation?

For step-by-step instructions on how to configure iCal sync and connect your calendar with other platforms, see our detailed setup guide.