2. PMS Integrated Properties

Expedia: How the connection works

Contact Details:

  • T: +27 (0) 80 016 1006
  • Expedia's Support option can be found at the top of your Expedia Partner Central dashboard - Use this to raise a specific query when needed.
  • Expedia's Help and Support option can be found on the left panel of your Expedia Partner Central dashboard - Use this to access their tutorials.

How to see if your property is live

  • Visit the Expedia site and type in your property's name to search.
  • Use dates that you know are available when searching.
  • If your property isn't available please contact Expedia Support.

What do YOU need to do now?

  • Add or move photos around regularly to keep your content fresh.
  • Monitor your content page score to ensure your listing is in an optimal position as a higher score means a higher ranking.
  • Set up and manage your policies directly on Expedia.
  • Visit Expedia's Help and Support center to stay up to date with news and updates.
  • Contact Expedia to notify them of any "No Shows" to avoid paying commission for these.
  • Expedia accepts Campsite room types.

How availability works

  • All bookings from Expedia are confirmed, real-time bookings. There is no booking enquiry option.

How rates work

  • NightsBridge updates the adult rates only in Expedia. Single, per person and unit rates will be updated.
  • Rate discounts set up as basic deals in NightsBridge will update as a rate adjustment in Expedia.

How bookings work

  • New bookings will pull through to your NightsBridge calendar with the booking and guest details.
  • If a guest modifies or cancels a booking on Expedia, you will receive an email notification. Please use our tutorial on what to do if you get a booking modification email for more information on how this works.

All changes to bookings from extranets must be made on the extranet first to avoid availability issues.

How payments work

  • You pay from 15% commission on bookings (includes VAT).
  • Expedia has multiple payment methods to best suit your needs and each has a slightly different process.
  • For more information please contact Expedia's Support team.
  • Virtual Cards
    • Full payment is made and the card can be processed manually on the activation date.
    • If you have a payment gateway linked to NightsBridge, the payment will automatically be processed on the day of activation.
  • Guest Credit Cards
    • Card details are made available to you securely.
    • If you are using a payment gateway through NightsBridge, the deposit will be  processed based on your policy setup on our system. Any outstanding balance will need to be retrieved directly from the guest.
  • Payments by Expedia
    • Expedia will take payment and transfer the amount to you.
  • Expedia will invoice you directly for the commission owed on bookings which you took payment for directly.
  • You can see these invoices in your Expedia account under the Payments Option.
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