Connect your Avantio account with Expedia and increase your global visibility
Expedia is a giant in the travel world. Showcasing your properties on their vast network is a unique opportunity to reach millions of travelers worldwide.
When managing properties across multiple channels, maintaining consistency not only prevents errors: it also gives you peace of mind. Syncing your account with our Channel Manager will allow you to centralize operations and save valuable time.
In this article, you'll find everything you need to prepare for the connection and take the leap to global visibility.
🔹 What is Expedia and how does it work
Expedia Group is much more than a portal: it's a global ecosystem that integrates Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO
Present in more than 75 countries.
With more than 350,000 accommodations available.
Designed to cover all phases of travel, from the initial search to booking activities at the destination.
Catering to both leisure and business travelers, with a range of options from moderate budgets to the luxury segment.
Expedia multiplies your reach by putting your property in front of a diverse global audience.
🔹Before connecting: the commercial agreement is key
Before thinking about the technical part, you need to have an active contract with Expedia.
Without this agreement, synchronization with Avantio is not possible.
Contact Expedia first: without a signed contract, the system cannot establish the connection.
Expedia's business model is based on commissions for confirmed bookings.
All bookings you receive will be processed as Instant Booking.
Quick checklist before connecting:
Do you already have an active contract with Expedia?
Have you informed the agent that you will use Avantio as the Channel Manager?
Are you prepared to work with instant bookings?
Do you know Expedia's commission model?
⚙️ Step-by-step to connect your account
The process is simpler than it seems, as much of the management is done directly by the Expedia team:
Register with Expedia
Go to the official Expedia page and complete the registration form with your company details. This will be the starting point for them to identify you as a new partner.Wait for an agent to contact you
After registration, an Expedia sales representative will contact you. They will be your link throughout the process and will resolve any initial questions that may arise.Inform about the connection with Avantio
From the very beginning, mention that you want to connect your accommodations through the Avantio Channel Manager. This detail is crucial for the team to prepare the correct configuration from the start.Close the commercial agreement
Once the terms are clarified, you will need to sign the contract with Expedia. This step is essential: without an active agreement, the integration cannot be completed.Activation of the connection
The Expedia technical team will configure the connection and make the necessary adjustments to synchronize your accommodations.Final confirmation
When the process is finished, you will see Expedia as an active channel within your Avantio Channel Manager. From that moment, you can manage bookings from a single platform.
🔹Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start the connection with Expedia from Avantio without a prior contract?
No. It is an essential requirement to have an active commercial agreement with Expedia.
How are bookings from Expedia processed?
Always as Instant Booking.
Who should I inform that I want to use Avantio as the Channel Manager?
The Expedia sales representative who contacts you.
How does Expedia's commission model work?
A commission is applied for each confirmed booking through their platforms.
How do I know the connection is complete?
The channel will automatically appear in your list of connected channels in the Channel Manager.