Why Every Holiday Park Should Use a Channel Manager Before High Season

The high season doesn’t wait. As bookings start to flood in and guests plan their holidays, holiday parks and campsites often feel the pressure mounting. Managing availability and pricing across platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia can quickly become a full-time job—especially if you’re still doing it manually.

Let’s be honest: juggling calendars across different booking platforms isn’t just time-consuming—it’s risky. One mistake can lead to a double booking, a poor review, and a lot of unnecessary stress.

The good news? There’s a straightforward way to avoid this.

 

What a Channel Manager Actually Does

Think of a channel manager as the bridge between your property management system (PMS) and the outside world. It ensures your availability, pricing, and booking rules are always up to date—everywhere.

For example, if you need to close a few units for maintenance or adjust your rates for a busy weekend, a channel manager allows you to do it once in your PMS. From there, everything is updated automatically across all connected platforms. No more switching between tabs or double-checking whether a change has been applied.

It’s a tool that works quietly in the background, saving time and reducing errors—without needing extra hands on your team.

 

Manual Updates Come With Real Risks

Most holiday park owners start small. Updating booking sites manually may have worked initially, but as your business grows, so does the complexity.

Perhaps you’ve already experienced the stress of a guest arriving to find their accommodation double-booked. Or maybe you’ve had to disable a channel entirely because managing it felt too risky. It’s not sustainable—especially when guest expectations are higher than ever.

Alies Bouwman, Manager at Recreatiepark de Boshoek, explains how they solved this:
“We no longer have to check whether we need to close channels to avoid overbookings.”

That kind of peace of mind is hard to quantify and becomes even more valuable during peak season.

 

Why Limiting Your Channels Limits Your Revenue

If your park is only listed on one or two booking platforms, you’re likely leaving money on the table. More channels mean more visibility, and more visibility means more bookings.

The challenge lies in maintaining consistency and avoiding mistakes across all those channels. That’s where a channel manager proves invaluable.

It gives you the freedom to expand your reach without increasing your workload. Whether you want to connect to Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Hoseasons, or others, the process remains simple. You make changes once, and they appear everywhere.

 

Stay Flexible When It Matters Most

The high season moves quickly. You might need to adjust pricing as occupancy rises, block off a few units for maintenance, or promote a last-minute offer. With manual updates, these actions are hard to manage in real time.

A channel manager gives you the flexibility to act quickly and with confidence. Everything you update in your PMS is pushed out instantly. That means less waiting, fewer errors, and more opportunities to maximise your revenue.

 

Why Holiday Parks Choose Booking Experts

Not all channel managers are created equal. Some providers charge extra per connection or take a commission on every booking. At Booking Experts, we do things differently.

Our channel manager is built directly into the PMS and included in your subscription with no hidden fees or unexpected costs. You manage all your online distribution in one place, with real-time API connections to the platforms your guests use most.

You don’t need technical skills or a large team, just a clear overview, fast updates, and fewer things to worry about.

 

What You Can Expect from the Booking Experts Channel Manager

With Booking Experts, you can manage availability, pricing, and restrictions in one central dashboard. Your updates sync instantly with all connected OTAs, including major platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and Hoseasons. There are no additional fees for connections and no limits on how many channels you can use.

Everything is designed to save time, reduce manual work, and give you more control when it matters most.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which OTAs can I connect to?
You can link your PMS to a wide range of booking platforms, both international and regional, including Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, Hoseasons, and many others. You can find the full list in our App Store.

Can I manage everything from one place?
Yes. You update your pricing and availability in your Booking Experts PMS, and we handle the rest. The channel manager automatically syncs your changes across all connected channels.

Do I have to pay extra for each OTA connection?
No. Unlike other providers, we don’t charge extra per connection. Our channel manager is fully integrated and included in your subscription. Regular commission agreements with each platform still apply.

How does it help me increase revenue?
By keeping your availability accurate across all channels, you avoid under-bookings, eliminate manual errors, and capture more opportunities without increasing your marketing budget or hiring extra staff.

 

Automation Is No Longer Optional

The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly. Guests now expect real-time availability, instant booking confirmations, and seamless experiences. Managing all of this manually simply doesn’t scale.

If you want to grow your holiday park without adding operational complexity, a channel manager is one of the smartest investments you can make. It protects your reputation, supports your team, and helps you drive more revenue, with less risk.

 

Interested in seeing how it works?
Schedule a personalised demo today and discover what the Booking Experts Channel Manager can do for your park or campsite.