Find iCals for Your Listings
If you need an iCal link for your listings follow the below stepsFew readersUplisting partner iCal
Uplisting partner iCal
The Uplisting Partner iCal option allows Uplisting to exchange booking and availability data with external iCal-supported platforms using standard calendar (iCal) feeds.
This integration method is used when a direct API connection is not available, or when the iCal platform is not listed among Uplisting’s supported iCal booking sites in the Booking Sites tab.
Instead, reservation data is shared through calendar links that are periodically synced betweeFew readersVrbo via iCal
Vrbo via iCal
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The following guide refers to connecting to Vrbo via an iCal link. Uplisting also connects to Vrbo in real-time via an official API connection (a much better solution) to sync bookings, rates, messages, content and more. Learn how to connect to Vrbo in real-time.
Connect to Vrbo via iCal
Syncing with Vrbo involves 2 parts. The first is to import bookings from Vrbo to Uplisting, and the second iFew readersHow to take advantage of Uplisting features for iCAL bookings
iCALs are very limited and don’t have a unique reference which means they don’t necessarily “stick” as the same booking on Uplisting. But there is a workaround.Few readersConnecting a Partner iCal-Supported Site to Uplisting
You can connect external booking platforms that support iCal (calendar sync) to your Uplisting listing. This allows you to sync availability and bookings between systems.Few readersPartner iCal FAQ's
Partner iCal FAQ's
Can I connect any booking platform using Partner iCal?
No. The platform must support iCal (calendar export/import).
If it does not provide an iCal link, it cannot be connected using Partner iCal.
Why can’t I see my platform in the listing's Booking Sites list on Uplisting?
Not all platforms have native integrations in Uplisting.
If your platform is not listed but provides an iCal link, you can still connect it using Partner iCal.
Do I need to connect botFew readersSending only Confirmed bookings via iCal
Sending only Confirmed bookings via iCal
iCal Bookings currently
If you're using an iCal connection with 3rd party software, it's worth noting that in some instances Uplisting will automatically send Pending bookings via this method. If, for example, you are using a Remote Locking/Key Lock software that uses the iCal method then this would mean that the lock notification will be sent to early.
Send only Confirmed bookings via iCal
In order to ensure that no pending bookings are sentFew readersExpedia
Uplisting syncs with Expedia via iCAL (and via the Vrbo integration, but this is not guaranteed and is up to Homeaway and Expedia to confirm if your listings are eligible)Few readersWarning Symbols Showing on Booking Sites Tab
The warning symbol means that a connection is failingFew readersTripAdvisor
TripAdvisor
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Syncing with TripAdvisor involves 2 parts. The first is to import bookings from TripAdvisor to Uplisting and the second is to export unavailabilities from Uplisting to TripAdvisor.
Part 1. Importing bookings from TripAdvisor to Uplisting
The following instructions are from TripAdvisor and can be found on their help forum here.
On TripAdvisor
Sign into your TripAdvisor accFew readersUnderstanding Partner iCal Data Format
Understanding Partner iCal Data Format
iCal format
Create your iCal in the format provided below.
Key variables
❗ Required variables
SUMMARY:James Jones
Should contain the guest's name only
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220812T160000
DTSTART is the check-in date and time.
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20220815T110000
DTEND is the check-out date and time
✅ Optional variablesFew readers