Awebooking: iCalendar 1.0.5
Effortlessly sync reservations and room status across external booking platforms with Awebooking iCalendar, a WordPress plugin that automatically imports future bookings via iCalendar links. This seamless two-way sync keeps your availability accurate, with easy one-click imports and simple setup—a reliable edge for any hotel website.
Description
Awebooking iCalendar is a WordPress plugin add-on that syncs reservations and room status between your hotel website and external booking platforms that use iCalendar (.ics). It helps solve a common availability problem: mismatched booking data that can lead to overbookings or outdated room information.
With Awebooking iCalendar, you can import future reservations automatically using iCalendar links, keeping your on-site availability current. It supports two-way synchronization so that updates on your hotel site and external services stay aligned, using scheduled imports or a manual one-click refresh when needed.
Main Features
- ICS-based import — Imports reservations from external platforms that support iCalendar (.ics) format.
- Two-way synchronization — Updates room status between external booking services and your hotel website in both directions.
- Link-only setup — Connects via iCalendar links, without requiring you to upload or manage .ics files.
- Auto-update via hourly imports — Regularly imports new future reservations on an hourly schedule.
- One-click manual import — Refreshes reservations anytime using the circular arrows import action.
- Future reservations only — Imports only upcoming bookings to keep availability relevant.
- Room status synchronization — Ensures room availability reflects what has been booked on the connected platforms.
Benefits
- More accurate availability — Room status stays aligned with external bookings to reduce the risk of errors.
- Fewer manual updates — Scheduled imports and link-based syncing reduce repetitive admin work.
- Better guest experience — Guests see up-to-date availability, improving UX and booking confidence.
- Consistent channel data — Two-way sync helps prevent discrepancies across your booking channels.
- Faster response when changes happen — Manual refresh lets you update availability quickly after new bookings.
Who is it suitable for?
- Hotel and accommodation websites using WordPress with external booking channels
- Property managers syncing availability across multiple reservation providers
- Websites that publish room status on-site and need it to stay current
- Agencies supporting hospitality clients with iCalendar-compatible platforms
- Booking workflows where availability accuracy depends on .ics feeds