Channel Manager – Synchronize, Simplify, and Sell Smarter
What is a Channel Manager?
A Channel Manager is a centralized platform that allows hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to manage room availability, rates, and bookings across multiple online sales channels in real time.
Instead of logging into each booking portal individually, a Channel Manager automatically updates all connected platforms whenever a change is made – ensuring accurate inventory, avoiding overbookings, and saving valuable time.
How a Channel Manager Works
Centralized Inventory Control – You manage all your rooms from one dashboard.
Instant Rate & Availability Updates – Changes are sent in real-time to all connected portals.
Booking Synchronization – When a guest books on one platform, all others are updated instantly.
Automatic Calendar Integration – Reservations are synced to your property management system (PMS) or calendar.
Advantages of Using a Channel Manager
✅ Increased Visibility List your property on dozens – or even hundreds – of booking portals without extra manual work.
✅ Time Savings No more logging in to multiple OTAs – one update in your dashboard reflects everywhere.
✅ Reduced Overbookings Real-time synchronization means double-bookings are virtually eliminated.
✅ Better Revenue Control Easily adjust prices dynamically based on demand, events, or seasonality.
Potential Disadvantages – and How We Solve Them
High Costs with Third-Party Channel Managers
→ Many providers charge steep monthly fees or commissions per booking. Our solution is included for partner hotels with no extra setup cost.Limited Customization
→ Some systems lock you into their platform. Our open-source iCal solution is flexible and adaptable to your needs.No Direct Support
→ Many SaaS providers offer only ticket-based support. Our dedicated support team is available daily from 09:00–22:00 for immediate assistance.
Our Channel Manager Solution
At Bigmedia24 Dynamics Ltd., we’ve developed a powerful iCal open-source-based Channel Manager that integrates seamlessly with your booking engine and property management workflows.
Exclusive benefits for our partner hotels:
Full integration with over 1,000 proprietary booking portals owned and operated by Bigmedia24 – an industry-unique advantage.
Dynamic price adjustments supported internally across our own portals, ensuring optimal rates at all times.
Open-source flexibility – easily connects to Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and niche travel sites via iCal feeds.
Zero double bookings thanks to instant calendar updates.
Why This Matters for Your Hotel
Switching to our Channel Manager means:
Short-term gain: Immediate time savings and operational efficiency.
Mid-term benefit: Higher occupancy through broader, automated distribution.
Long-term advantage: Reduced dependency on expensive third-party OTAs, stronger control over your revenue, and sustainable growth with direct connections to our 1,000+ booking portals.
Example:
A property relying solely on one or two OTAs is limited in visibility and subject to high commission fees (15–25%). With our solution, you gain massive reach, pay maximum 10% commission within our network, and receive same-day payouts – enabling better cash flow and reinvestment in your guest experience.
📍 Bigmedia24 Dynamics Ltd.
51 Bracken Road, Sandyford, D18 CV48, Dublin, Ireland
📧 Email: support@hotelconnect24.com
📞 Phone: +353 1 578 8066
🕒 Monday–Friday: 09:00–22:00 | Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–22:00
💬 Chat: Our AI Assistant Ray Richter is available via live chat to answer your first questions instantly.