Step 1: Basic info

Property name

Property name is the basic characteristic that differentiates the property from others and will be displayed across all the Sales Channels the property is connected to. The maximum length of the Property name field in Rentals United is 150 characters, yet for the best performance Rentals United recommends providing a name of approximately 70 characters.

Property type

In the Property type field, it is possible to select the property’s category from the specified set. After being reviewed, Property types are mapped between Rentals United and Expedia. See the below list for details on the Property type mapping:

Rentals United Rentals United ID Expedia
All-Inclusive resort 2 Hotel
All suite 1 Apartment
Aparthotel 63 Aparthotel
Apartment 3 Apartment
Bed and breakfast 4 Bed & Breakfast
Boat 64 House boat
Bungalow 71 Country house
Cabin 70 Cabin
Camping 66 Campsite
Castle 37 Castle
Chalet 7 Chalet
Condominium 8 Condominium
Cottage 65 Cottage
Guest house 16 Guest house
Hotel 20 Hotel
House 67 Cottage
Lodge 22 Lodge
Loft 75 Apartment
Mobile-home 25 Mobile home
Private room in apartment 68 Apartment
Recreational vehicle 73 Mobile home
Resort 30 Hotel
Riad 72 Riad
Ryokan 74 Ryokan
Shared room 69 Hostel
Tent 33 Campsite
Townhouse 76 Townhouse
Vacation home 34 Private vacation home
Villa 35 Villa
Note: In case you selected a Property type that is not mapped, then Rentals United will send your property as Apartment.

Maximum number of guests

Maximum number of guests denotes the maximum capacity of the property. It is often compared against the number of beds available in the property and may limit the LOS pricing variants.

Floor number (N/A)

In this integration, this is not synchronised with Expedia.

Property size

Property size denotes the size of the property, provided either in square meters (m2) or square feet (sqft).

Address

Address constitutes a part of the location data and consists of several elements which denote the detailed location of the property.

Geo-coordinates

Geo-coordinates refer to the position on the Earth, so that the property location is precisely indicated. Geo-coordinates consist of longitude and latitude. In Rentals United, they constitute a part of the location data.

Licence number

Licence numbers are property registration numbers required by local governments in specific jurisdictions. Providing an accurate license number is a critical part of your property data. Skipping this step or entering an incorrect format when registration is mandatory results in the booking channel blocking your listing.

Local regulations change frequently. To keep your listings active, stay updated on your local legislation and fill in all license-related fields in the Legal information section of your listing. Follow these guidelines to avoid listing rejection:

  • Match the license number format exactly to the one issued by government.

  • Ensure that all channel-required details are provided.

  • Ensure that the format is correct and doesn't have any typos.

Licence requirements are very dynamic and change depending on your country's legislation. Hence, this document may be subject to change. It is highly recommended that you keep track of your local regulations and provide as many licence-related fields as possible.

Expedia requires specific license information to publish your listings. The required details depend on your property's location and local government regulations. If mandatory license data is missing or formatted incorrectly, Expedia will block your listing from going live.

Check below what legal information are required for properties located in certain locations and make sure to proceed as instructed.

If the region where you have your property is not listed below, you should provide the following information: 

  • Make sure your Company Profile is filled in (see here).

  • Provide the basic information, such as licence number, issue date, expiry date

  • Check the exemption box and provide an exemption reason (in case you are exempt).

Points of interest (N/A)

In this integration, this is not synchronised with Expedia.