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    Channel manager

    Expedia Partner Central

    Manage your Expedia Group listing, rates, availability and reservations.

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    Pricing model
    usage based
    Category
    Channel manager

    About Expedia Partner Central

    Expedia Partner Central is the hub where lodging partners manage their business with Expedia Group. Partners use it to manage reservations, load inventory, change rates and availability, and review reports and payments.

    It is also where you improve your listing, opt in to promotions and campaigns, and respond to reviews. A Partner Central app covers quick updates to rates, availability and inventory, plus booking notifications.

    Connectivity software is optional. Many properties use a property management system or channel manager to sync rates and availability.

    Pricing: Expedia Group charges compensation (commission) per reservation, which the page says applies only when you have bookings. The rate is not published and varies around the globe, so you review it with the business terms after you sign up. The sign-up page does not mention a listing or subscription fee.

    What it does

    • Reservation management
    • Inventory loading
    • Rate and availability updates
    • Bulk update tool
    • Promotions and campaigns
    • Listing optimisation
    • Review responses
    • Reports and payments
    • Partner Central mobile app
    • Connectivity with property management systems and channel managers

    Why it suits tourism businesses

    Expedia Group is one of the online travel agencies guests use to find accommodation. A listing there puts your property in front of travellers who may not have found you directly.

    To list, you sign up online with the property address, type, number of bookable spaces and contact details, then verify your account and review the business terms. Partner Central is where you keep that listing current. If you use a channel manager or property management system, you can often update rates and availability from there without logging in to Partner Central each time.

    Helps with: Accommodation, Distribution, Ota

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    Frequently asked questions

    About Expedia Partner Central

    What does it cost to list a property with Expedia Group?
    Expedia Group charges compensation per reservation, and the page says it applies only when you have bookings. The rate is not published and varies by region, so you see it in the business terms during sign-up.
    Which types of properties can list with Expedia Group?
    The sign-up page is written mainly for hotels and asks for the property type and the number of individual spaces that can be booked. Sign-up is an online form, then email verification and review of the business terms, then you set up rooms, rates, photos and policies before the listing goes live.
    Can Expedia Partner Central connect with my property management system?
    Many properties use a property management system or channel manager to sync rates, availability and bookings. Ask Expedia Group which providers it supports.
    How can I manage rates and availability in Partner Central?
    You can add inventory, set rates and update availability in Partner Central or in its app, with a bulk tool for changing several room types.