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CHANNEL MANAGER

All channels.
One platform.

No more double bookings - ever. Connect Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia and 100+ channels. Availability and prices sync in real time, automatically.

1,700+ properties • No commitment • Demo - 30 min

  • Free onboarding and setup assistance
  • No contracts - cancel anytime
  • Human support - response in under 2 minutes

CONNECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH LEADING PLATFORMS

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Rentlio channel manager for Vacation Rentals, Hotels and PMC.
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+100 channels
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Rentlio channel manager for Vacation Rentals, Hotels and PMC.
+100 channels
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What is a Channel Manager?

A Channel Manager is software that automatically synchronizes availability, rates and bookings across all OTA channels such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia and others. Synchronization happens in real time, from one place. Every time a guest books through one OTA channel, the Channel Manager instantly closes those dates on all other channels. No manual entry, no overbooking.

HOW DOES A CHANNEL MANAGER WORK? SEE THE STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

1

Set rates and availability in one step

Through the Channel Manager, not on each portal separately.

2

A guest books through any OTA channel

Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia or directly - it does not matter.

3

The Channel Manager receives the booking and syncs all channels

Availability is automatically closed on all other portals within seconds.

4

Rates, discounts, and restrictions update everywhere at once

Minimum stay, last-minute discounts, date blocking - set once, automatically applied across all channels.

DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?

Managing OTA channels should not be your second job.

Every day you spend manually updating availability is a day you are not spending growing your business.

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Overbookings

A guest confirms a booking on Booking.com, another guest books the same dates on Airbnb. Apologies, overbooking, bad reviews. A nightmare that can be prevented.

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Hours of manual updates

Every change in rates or availability means logging into 5 platforms, manual input, and checks. You repeat the same work every day and still make mistakes.

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Lost revenue

When a room or a vacation rental is available but not visible across all channels, you earn less than you should. Every day without synchronization costs you money.

Rentlio Channel Manager

Set it once,
everything runs automatically

Connect all OTA channels in one place. Every booking and every rate change is synced automatically in real time, without your manual intervention.

Channel Manager - live sync

Booking.com
Synced
Airbnb
Synced
Expedia
Synced
Agoda
Synced
Direct booking
Synced

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Connected OTA channels

2s

Average sync speed

Result

Owners save 8+ hours per week thanks to automatic synchronization across all channels.

Real-time synchronization

Availability and rates are updated across all channels within seconds.

100+ OTA integrations

Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Agoda, and 100+ more.

Built into PMS and Booking Engine

It is not just a Channel Manager, it is part of a complete property management system.

Manage from smartphone

Everything under control from your phone, 24/7, from anywhere.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Setup in 3 steps. Forever automated.

No complex migrations. No need to hire developers. Just connect, configure, and everything runs automatically.

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Connect channels

Connect Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and 100+ OTA channels in one click. Our team helps you set up the Channel Manager.

Fast onboarding

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Set rates, availability, and restrictions

Define rates, availability, and restrictions in the Rentlio calendar. Every change is automatically synchronized to all channels within seconds.

Sync in one second

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Forget manual work

All bookings automatically block dates across all channels. No booking overlaps. No manual entry. 24/7 automation.

0 booking overlaps

CONNECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH LEADING PLATFORMS

Booking.com logo
Airbnb logo
Expedia logo
Agoda logo
Rentlio channel manager for Vacation Rentals, Hotels and PMC.
Hotelbeds logo
Hostelworld logo
+100 channels
Airbnb logo
Booking.com logo
Agoda logo
Rentlio channel manager for Vacation Rentals, Hotels and PMC.
+100 channels
Expedia logo
Hotelbeds logo

WHAT DO YOU GET?

More than a Channel Manager - a complete growth tool

Rentlio is not just for syncing units, rates and availability. It is a platform that helps you earn more with less effort and more automation.

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Real-time synchronization

Every booking automatically blocks dates across all channels within seconds. No waiting, no manual input.

  • Eliminates booking overlaps
  • Automatic rate updates
  • Simultaneous visibility on all OTA channels
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Dynamic rate management

Set pricing rules and Rentlio applies them automatically by channel, season, and occupancy. Earn more without constant manual work.

  • Seasonal pricing
  • Min/max stay rules
  • Promo codes and last-minute offers
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Mobile app

Manage all channels, bookings and prices from your phone. At the beach, on the road, anywhere.

  • iOS and Android
  • Push notifications for bookings
  • Quick occupancy overview
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Built-in Booking Engine

Accept direct bookings without OTA commissions. Your own website, your revenue.

  • Direct booking link
  • Automatically synchronized with channels
  • No hidden fees
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For all property types

One vacation rental, a villa with 10 units, a hotel with 50 rooms or multiple properties - we cover them all.

  • Vacation rentals, villas and holiday homes
  • Hotels and boutique hotels
  • Multi-property management

TAILORED FOR YOU

Whether you manage one vacation rental or a network of hotels, we have the right solution.

Rentlio One - vacation rental software

Vacation rentals, villas and holiday homes

  • All channels on one screen
  • Mobile app - manage from the beach
  • Automated guest messages
  • More direct bookings
  • Easy setup within 24h
TRY FOR VACATION RENTALS
Rentlio Plus - property management software

Multi-property management companies

  • Multi-property management from one system
  • Automated owner reports
  • Advanced channel segmentation
  • Team and access management
  • Scalable - from 10 to 500+ properties
TRY FOR PMC
Rentlio Pro - hotel management software

Hotels

  • Replacement for outdated legacy systems
  • Cloud-native & AI powered
  • Integrated CRM and BI system
  • Fast migration
  • 150+ hotels already switched to Rentlio
TRY FOR HOTELS

RESULTS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

1,700+ properties already use
Rentlio Channel Manager

Real results from users who switched to automated channel management.

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years in hospitality

★★★★★

For me, as a sales director, it was crucial that rate updates happen in seconds. With every change, I know OTA channels are synced instantly - with no worry about overlaps.

Domagoj Dujić

Co-owner, Manda Heritage Hotel - Rentlio Pro

★★★★★

Rentlio is simple and intuitive to use. I credit its excellent UX and UI, which is the best among all Channel Manager and PMS tools we have used so far.

Kristina Kamberi

Sales Manager, Hotel Majer'ca - Rentlio Pro

★★★★★

The software is very easy to use, and beyond collecting bookings from multiple channels in one place, it offers features that help manage properties and maximize profit.

Boris Miodrag

CEO, Sun Spalato - Rentlio Plus

★★★★★

Rentlio Channel Manager and channel synchronization are essential to prevent overlapping reservations and reduce manual work for staff.

Martina L.

Property owner - Rentlio One

★★★★★

Rentlio Channel Manager and channel synchronization are essential to prevent overlapping reservations and reduce manual work for staff.

Goran Novak

Owner, Mostar Property Management - Rentlio Plus

★★★★★

With Rentlio, we manage reservations for our 3 apartments across different sales channels. I have used Rentlio for 4 years and cannot imagine doing this manually.

Mirjana N.

Property owner - Rentlio One

Frequently asked questions

Have questions?
We have answers.

A Channel Manager is software that automatically synchronizes availability, rates, and reservations across OTA channels such as Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and others. Synchronization happens in real time from one place. Every time a guest books your property on one portal, the Channel Manager instantly closes those dates on all other channels. No manual input, no overbooking.

A Channel Manager is needed by anyone listing accommodation on more than one online portal - from owners of a single apartment and hotels to property management companies with dozens of units. It is especially important if you manage multiple properties or receive bookings through 3 or more channels.

Yes, even for one unit. If you list on Booking.com and Airbnb at the same time, without a Channel Manager you are exposed to overbooking risk. Manually closing calendars on two portals can take up to 15 minutes, which is enough time for a double booking to happen. Owners with one unit who use a Channel Manager report on average 20-30% higher occupancy thanks to multi-channel presence without extra effort. (based on internal Rentlio data, 2025)

Overbooking happens when the same accommodation is booked twice for the same dates, most often because calendars on different portals were not synchronized in time. A Channel Manager prevents overbooking through real-time synchronization: as soon as a booking arrives from one portal, all other platforms automatically block the same dates within seconds.

A Channel Manager is not only protection against overbooking, it is also a revenue growth tool. It enables rate management from one place (change once, update everywhere), dynamic pricing by season and weekdays, higher occupancy through multi-portal visibility, 5-10 hours saved per week, and elimination of manual entry errors.

The most important criteria for the Croatian market are sync speed (API, not iCal), local-language support, eVisitor integration (a legal requirement for all short-term rental providers in Croatia), number of supported portals, and ease of use. Rentlio Channel Manager provides local support with response times under 2 minutes, and eVisitor integration is built into the system.

For apartment owners and smaller PMCs, onboarding takes on average 24 to 48 hours. Hotels become fully operational within a few days. Our team helps you every step of the way, from first integration to your first live day.

Migration is simple and without business interruption. Rentlio has a structured onboarding process. Data is transferred, channels are reconnected, and you continue working normally. There are no "dark days" without synchronization.

Rentlio is a complete AI powered cloud hospitality tech system: Channel Manager + PMS (property management) + Booking Engine (direct bookings), with optional expansion into payments (Rentlio Pay) and BI analytics for hotel users. You can use only what you need.

Yes. In addition to global OTAs, we support regional platforms relevant to the Croatian and Slovenian markets. Our support is local and understands the specifics of local tourism - you are not just another ticket in a global system.

iCal is a basic synchronization method that updates calendars every few hours. It is not real-time and increases overbooking risk. API (Two-way API) is advanced synchronization that transfers availability, rates, and reservations almost instantly, within seconds. Rentlio Channel Manager uses API integrations with leading portals, which means maximum accuracy and minimal overbooking risk.

A Channel Manager handles distribution, meaning synchronization of availability and rates between your OTA portals and system. A PMS (Property Management System) is the central business management tool - reservations, check-in, invoicing, analytics, and guest communication. Rentlio includes both in one product. There is no need for separate tools or additional integrations.

Comparisons

What is the difference between a PMS, Channel Manager, iCal and API synchronization?

The differences that matter when choosing a property management solution.

With Channel Manager vs. without it

SituationWithout Channel ManagerWith Rentlio Channel Manager
New booking receivedManual closing across all portals (5-15 min)Automatically, within 1-2 seconds
Rate changeLog in to each portal separatelySet once, applied everywhere
Overbooking riskHigh - every missed step results in booking overlapsPractically impossible with API sync
Channel presenceUsually 2-3 portals (as many as you can manually update)100+ channels simultaneously
Manage from smartphoneOpening each app separatelyOne app, everything under control

iCal vs. API synchronization - what is the difference?

Both methods synchronize calendars, but there are key differences in speed and reliability.

FeatureiCalTwo-way API
Sync speed15-30 minutes (polling interval)1-2 seconds (instant push)
What gets synchronizedAvailability only (calendar)Availability, rates, and reservations
Overbooking riskHigh - there is a "blind zone" of 15-30 minMinimal
Automatic rate updatesNoYes
ReliabilityModerate - depends on the server sending the feedHigh - direct OTA system connection
Used by Rentlio?Only if an OTA does not offer APIYes - for all major OTA channels

Channel Manager vs. PMS - what is the difference?

Many hosts mix up these two tools. Here is the clear difference.

FunctionChannel ManagerPMSRentlio (both)
OTA channel synchronization
Bookings management
Check-in / check-out
Invoicing
Direct bookings (Booking Engine)Optional✓ built-in
Statistics and reports

Rentlio includes Channel Manager, PMS and Booking Engine in one product - no need for separate subscriptions.

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Say goodbye to double bookings.
Forever.

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  • Local support, response in under 2 minutes