Vrbo and Bookster
Key Takeaways
- ** New feature ** Communicate with Vrbo guests directly in Bookster
- Vrbo is part of Bookster's Channel Manager
- Our connection saves you time, eliminates double bookings and increase revenue
- Properties on Vrbo will be distributed on all global Vrbo sites
- Properties are eligible for distribution on the other sites of Expedia
- Vrbo promotes a wide variety of property types.
Bookster focuses on attracting profitable bookings to your business.
Our integrated channel manager with direct connections is one strategy for you to achieve this goal.
For property managers looking to appeal to a wider audience, and attract bookings to their properties, take a look at Vrbo.
As part of Bookster's services to manage bookings and manage guests' needs, Bookster also focuses on attracting bookings for your holiday home.
Part of this includes using the Bookster Channel Manager, which incorporates the global giant Vrbo.
Use Bookster with Vrbo for more bookings
For property managers looking to appeal to a wider audience, and attract bookings to their properties, take a look at Vrbo.
Advertising on the Vrbo website is easy, simply connect using Bookster's direct Vrbo connection as part of its integrated Channel Manager.
Vrbo Guest Messages
From December 2023, you can now read and reply to Vrbo Guest Messages about their bookings in your Bookster account.
- Easy-to-use! View guests' images, messages, and reply without leaving Bookster
- Provide a great guest experience: Quickly reply to guest messages
- Rank higher: Vrbo rewards responsive Property Managers.
When Vrbo notify you of a new message, go to your guest's booking, and you'll find their messages there.
How to turn on Vrbo in Bookster
- Log into your Bookster account.
- Click on Channels / Join a channel / Vrbo.
Vrbo Onboarding will contact you directly to finalise the onboarding details.
What channels will you access with Vrbo?
When you connect your Bookster account with Vrbo, your properties will:
- automatically be distributed across all global Vrbo sites, and
- be eligible for distribution on Expedia Group’s family of sites as well if the properties are suitable.
Type of properties to promote on Vrbo
Whether your properties are villas beside beaches, farmhouses in the countryside or apartments in cities, you'll be well-promoted on Vrbo.
Vrbo promotes a variety of property types, including:
- Townhouses
- Villas
- Country houses
- Boats
- Castles
- Farmhouses
- Chalets
- Caravans
- Lodges
- Barns
- Studios
- Flats
- Bungalows
- Cottages
- Cabins
- Houses
History of Vrbo
Vrbo is not a new player in the vacation rental market. It is part of a global family that attracts millions of guests.
In 1995 Vrbo was first founded, and it's taken the world by storm.
In 2006 Vrbo was acquired by HomeAway, and both companies were then acquired by the Expedia Group in 2015.
The Expedia Group made big changes in 2019, merged the HomeAway brand into Vrbo, and rebranded it to Vrbo.
Vrbo is part of a worldwide family which includes:
- Expedia.com
- Abritel.fr
- FeWo-direkt.de
- Bookabach.co.nz
- Stayz.com.au
Want to know more?
Get in touch with our team, and we'll happily talk you through how to use Vrbo to maximise your income.
