Connect your properties with Holidu and activate automatic payments
Keeping your properties visible, updated, and with confirmed bookings effortlessly is possible. With the connection between Avantio and Holidu, you automatically sync rates, calendars, and bookings. Additionally, you can activate Holidu Payments (HoPa) for faster and more secure guest payments.
What syncs with Holidu
The connection between Avantio and Holidu is done via API, ensuring real-time synchronization of:
Rates and availability
Photos, titles, and descriptions
Amenities and extras (referred to as "features" in Avantio)
Minimum stay, check-in/check-out days, and cancellation policies
Discounts and surcharges (per stay, per occupant, last minute, etc.)
Bookings and cancellations (depending on the chosen payment method)
Requirements before connecting
To activate the connection, you need to:
Have at least 10 properties located in Europe
Have at least 10 photos per property (JPG, PNG, GIF, or BMP, 1,300 × 900 px minimum, 120 KB – 11 MB)
Sign an agreement with Holidu. Without this step, the connection will not be activated
Ensure your base currency in Avantio is EUR (you can use others with prior conversion)
Step by step: how to connect your properties
Sign up on the Holidu Partner Portal and complete your account details.
Activate your properties from Avantio to send them to Holidu via API.
Holidu will make a test booking to verify that the connection works correctly.
Once the process is validated, you will be online in less than 5 days.
Payment options: Holidu Payments vs Partner Payments
🔑 Holidu Payments (HoPa) – Recommended
Holidu manages the payment and covers card costs in case of cancellation.
Fast and secure payments, aligned with your cancellation policy.
Less work: Holidu handles modifications and cancellations until check-in.
Average reduction in cancellations: 12% less in connected accounts.
You receive the amount (minus commissions) on the day of check-in.
💼 Partner Payments
You manage the payment and send the payment confirmation to the guest.
You must manually register cancellations in Avantio.
Holidu invoices its commission (15%) the month after check-in.
💡 Useful tip: if you want to save time and reduce risks, activate HoPa. It is the preferred option for most property managers.
Attention to details
Currency: Holidu only accepts prices in EUR.
Length of stay: accepts bookings from 1 to 365 nights.
Cancellations: if you use HoPa, cancellations sync automatically. If not, you must register them yourself in Avantio.
Extras and surcharges: compatible as long as they are expressed as a fixed amount.
Best practices
Check the quality of your photos: the platform recommends clear and varied images to improve performance.
Include key information in your descriptions (location, featured services, nearby attractions).
Correctly configure check-in and check-out, minimum stay, and cancellation policies to avoid unwanted bookings.
Quick checklist
You have at least 10 properties in Europe
All properties meet content and photo requirements
Currency set to EUR in Avantio
Decided whether to use Holidu Payments or manage payments manually
Cancellation policies updated in Avantio
Main benefit
Connecting your properties to Holidu gives you more visibility, automatic synchronization, and fewer manual tasks. And if you activate Holidu Payments, you gain security and peace of mind: payments are managed automatically, and you receive your money on the day of check-in.
Additional resources
[Recommendations for optimizing photos and descriptions]
[How to set up cancellation policies in Avantio]
Frequently asked questions
How long does the connection process take?
Approximately 5 days from when you activate your properties in Avantio.
What if my inventory is not in EUR?
You must convert it to EUR before connecting. Holidu only accepts this currency.
Can I use Holidu if I have fewer than 10 properties?
No, a minimum of 10 properties located in Europe is required.
What happens if a guest cancels?
If you use HoPa, the cancellation syncs automatically, and you don't pay a commission. If you manage the payments yourself, you must register it manually in Avantio.
What payment methods can guests use?
With HoPa, Holidu offers various payment methods (credit card and others available in their region).