Data synchronization

In order to maintain synchronization between Rentals United and Booking.com, ensure that both static content and ARI data are up-to-date. Read further to check which property's data is synchronized with Booking.com.

Static content

Static content (property descriptive content) refers to the type of data which changes infrequently and denotes property descriptive content. In Rentals United, it includes elements like property's basic information, amenities, description, photos or payment methods. Note that some elements of pricing are also shared with Sales Channels as part of the static content.

  • Step 1: Basic info: Property name, Property type, Maximum number of guests, Floor number, Property size, Address, Geo-coordinates, Licence number, Points of interest

  • Step 2: Amenities: Amenities, Number of bedrooms, Number of bathrooms, Number of toilets, Kitchen, Bed types, Bedding composition, Amenities distribution across rooms

  • Step 3: Description

  • Step 4: Photos

  • Step 5: Price and availability: Standard number of guests, Preparation Time Before Arrival, Tax, Fee, Down payment, Security deposit, Currency

  • Step 6: Check-in and check-out: Arrival information, Arrival instructions, Pick-up service, Normal check-in and check-out times, Late check-in and early check-out fees

  • Step 7: Payments: Payment methods, Cancellation Policy, Terms and Conditions

Note: If you edit property descriptive content in Rentals United, it will not be automatically updated on Booking.com. In order to update the channel, you need to trigger the update. See Updating listings
Note: You can also switch on the automatic listing content update by following the steps here and then all updates that you make in Rentals United will be automatically updating your listings in Booking.com.

ARI data

Availability, Rates and Inventory (ARI) data refers to the dynamic content and stands for property availability, as well as rate plans and inventory data. In Rentals United, the ARI data includes elements from Step 5: Price and availability and these are elements like number of available units, changeover days, minimum stay or prices.

  • Step 5: Price and availability: LOS pricing, FSP pricing, Daily price, Extra guest price, Weekend pricing, Occupancy pricing, Discounts, Calendar, Changeover restrictions

Note: Whenever ARI data update is registered (e.g. a new reservation comes and blocks availability or you change the pricing), the updated information are immediately sent to Booking.com. It happens automatically and requires no action.
Note: ARI data is sent to Booking.com for 729 days in the future.