iCal synchronisation keeps your holiday home calendar up to date across different booking platforms. It uses the iCal format, a common calendar standard, to share your availability automatically. When a booking is made on one channel, the same dates are blocked everywhere else.

How does iCal synchronisation work?

Calendars that support iCal can create a private link, called an iCal URL, that contains your availability. When that link is connected to another calendar, the two calendars check each other regularly and copy over blocked dates. This happens in the background, so you don't have to update each calendar by hand.

Why should hosts use iCal synchronisation?

• Saves time: You manage your availability in one place instead of on every channel.
• Keeps availability accurate: Guests see the dates that are actually free.
• Reduces double bookings: Booked dates are blocked across your channels, which lowers the risk of overbookings.

Are calendar updates instant?

Not always. Synchronisation runs at set intervals, so changes can take a few hours to appear on all channels. Keep this in mind when you receive last-minute bookings.

Ready to connect your calendars?

For step-by-step guidance, see our article on how to configure an iCal sync to connect your calendar with other platforms.