Integration overview

About

Livily is one of the first platforms in the world to connect professionally managed vacation rentals into this global business travel infrastructure. Tap into the $700B+ corporate travel market with Livily. The Livily platform connects the vacation rentals to top global travel networks - including American Express GBT, CWT, Serko, and Egencia - reaching over 1 billion business travellers annually. With $75.5B in bookings flowing through these channels, Livilyhelps you maximise occupancy and revenue by unlocking powerful new demand sources.

Minimum requirements to connect

  • Minimum number of properties: 1

  • Location: Worldwide

  • Images: Min. 5 photos per property

  • Property type: Only the following types of properties are accepted: 

    • All suite

    • All-Inclusive resort

    • Apartment

    • Bed and breakfast

    • Chalet

    • Condominium

    • Guest house

    • Hotel

    • Lodge

    • Resort

    • Vacation home

    • Villa

    • Castle

    • Aparthotel

    • Cottage

    • House

    • Cabin

    • Bungalow

    • Riad

    • Ryokan

    • Loft

    • Townhouse

 

Integration model

Sync type PULL
Static data sync Static data is pulled once a week.
Availability, Rates & Inventory sync

ARI data is pulled upon change in Rentals United

Additionally, full ARI data is pulled every 24 hours
Instant bookings Yes
Booking requests No
Quote requests Yes
Reservation sync PUSH
Reservation modifications

Modifications made in Livily will not modify bookings in Rentals United.

Modifications made in Rentals United will not be synchronised to Livily.
Reservation cancellations

Cancellations can be made in LekkeSlaap extranet and bookings in Rentals United will be cancelled.

Cancellations made in Rentals United will not be synchronised to Livily.
Cancellation penalties If a property manager cancels a confirmed reservation or is responsible for a cancellation under this policy, a minimum cancellation fee of $250 USD will apply or 25% of the reservation amount (whichever is greater). Cancellation fees are deducted from future payouts.
Detailed reservation price breakdown received from the channel No

Additional info

Accepted locations Worldwide - primarily in the USA, then secondary in Canada and Mexico. Although, global listings are welcome.
Target guests

  • Corporate travellers booking short- to mid-term stays for business

  • Executives and professionals

  • Relocation and project-based workers

  • Travel nurses and consultants

Origin of the guests USA, Canada
Long stays (more than 30 days) Yes, max. 365 nights
Channel website www.livily.com
Affiliate channels

https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/

https://www.mycwt.com/

https://www.serko.com/

https://www.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com/egencia/

Inventory type

Pick & Choose Yes
Multi-units Yes, each unit will be displayed as a separate listing
Luxury inventory Yes, suitable

Channel performance

Top location

  • USA

  • Canada

  • Mexico

  • European Union
Top inventory type Single family homes and apartments
Top performance season Stable performance throughout the year
Key amenities

  • High-speed Internet

  • Full kitchen

  • Fully-stocked kitchen

  • Workspace

Best practices

Introduce corporate discounts (between 10% and 30%)

Provide high-quality images

Charges & Payments

Merchant of Record (MOR) OTA
Charging party OTA chargesthe booking amount and pays out to the property manager on the check-in via a bank transfer.
Credit card details N/A

Commission

Commission 10%
Commission charging Commission is charged on the total booking amount excluding taxes
Commission application Commission is charged from the rates provided to the channel
Negotiable commission No

Contract & Onboarding

Average onboarding time  

Contact & Support

Support email for property managers support@livily.com
Response time 48 hours