Optimize your connection with Expedia: prices, payments, and vacation packages
Managing prices and payments correctly on Expedia allows you to avoid surprises, reach more travelers, and increase your bookings. Mastering these key points gives you peace of mind and control over your business.
🔹Pricing models: how will travelers see you?
Expedia offers two main strategies for pricing your accommodations. Knowing them ensures your offer is presented clearly and attractively:
PDP (Per Day Pricing): fixed price per night, regardless of the number of people. Example: one night costs €50, two nights €100.
OBP (Occupancy Based Pricing): price based on the number of occupants; increases as more people are added. Example: one guest pays €100, two €130, three €160.
Pay attention to the details:
When connecting with the Channel Manager, all rates are automatically sent to Expedia under the OBP model. Communicate this information to your Expedia Account Manager to ensure the integration is correct.
🔹Payment management: Expedia Collect vs. Hotel Collect
Expedia allows two ways to receive payments for your bookings. Choosing the right one depends on how you prefer to manage your income:
Expedia Collect: the guest pays when booking on Expedia. You then receive a virtual card to collect the corresponding amount.
Hotel Collect: you charge the customer directly using their credit card details provided at booking.
Helpful tip:
If you want to centralize payments and simplify accounting, Expedia Collect is the most recommended option.
🔹Vacation packages: boost your appeal
Including your accommodations in vacation packages allows travelers to book your property along with flights or rental cars, creating more complete and attractive offers.
Expedia duplicates your rate plans and allows you to apply additional discounts.
Discounts are automatically reflected in the booking details within your VRMS.
⚙️Step-by-step to activate vacation packages in Channel PRO:
Access the General Settings of the Expedia portal.
Find the option RATE: VACATION PACKAGE and activate the switch.
Ask your Account Manager to link the duplicated rates and apply the discounts.
Common mistake:
Vacation packages only work with Expedia Collect or combined models; they are not available with Hotel Collect.
Best practices:
Always check that your rates are correctly duplicated and that discounts are applied as you wish to maximize sales potential.
Correctly setting up prices, payments, and vacation packages ensures your strategy on Expedia runs smoothly. This allows you to receive payments properly, offer attractive promotions, and increase your bookings.
🔹Frequently Asked Questions
What pricing model does the Channel Manager send to Expedia?
It always uses OBP (Occupancy Based Pricing), based on the number of occupants.
What is the difference between Expedia Collect and Hotel Collect?
Expedia Collect centralizes payments via virtual card; Hotel Collect requires you to charge the customer directly.
How do I apply discounts in vacation packages?
Ask your Account Manager to link the duplicated rates and set up the desired discounts.
Why can't I activate vacation packages?
You are likely using Hotel Collect. This feature only works with Expedia Collect or combined models.