{"id":317,"date":"2026-01-15T21:53:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/?p=317"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:17:23","slug":"stay-hostaway-a-simple-way-to-add-a-direct-booking-channel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/stay-hostaway-a-simple-way-to-add-a-direct-booking-channel\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay + Hostaway: A Simple Way to Add a Direct-Booking Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-da384c3e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a property manager using Hostaway, connecting your portfolio to Stay is now easier than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-82936891 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve built a direct integration between <strong>Stay<\/strong> and <strong>Hostaway<\/strong> that allows you to seamlessly connect your existing data \u2014 properties, availability, pricing, images, and more \u2014 into Stay, with minimal setup and no ongoing manual work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is simple: help professional property managers add a <strong>low-friction channel to capture more direct bookings and grow their revenue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#get-started\" style=\"background-color:#166ef3\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Get Started<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"640\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 360 \/ 640;\" width=\"360\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-16-at-12.09.16-PM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.staywithstay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hostaway-video.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Integration Enables<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stay + Hostaway integration allows Hostaway users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sync property data automatically<\/strong> (listings, images, descriptions, amenities)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep availability and pricing aligned<\/strong> through Hostaway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid manual uploads or duplicate work<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add Stay as a booking channel<\/strong> alongside existing ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once connected, your listings stay up to date on Stay using the same source of truth you already manage in Hostaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built to Fit Into Your Existing Stack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know most property managers don\u2019t want more tools, they want <strong>better connections between the tools they already use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why Stay integrates directly with leading PMS platforms like Hostaway. We\u2019ve already built integrations with multiple property management systems, and we\u2019ll continue expanding this ecosystem to make onboarding easier and faster for professional operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Add Stay as a Channel?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay is designed to work <strong>alongside<\/strong> your current distribution strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Property managers use Stay to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach travelers actively looking to <strong>book direct<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid platform booking-fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain control over guest communication and relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversify demand beyond large OTAs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no requirement to shift volume away from other channels. Stay gives you an additional path to bookings that prioritizes <strong>margin, control, and long-term guest ownership<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Hostaway Is a Strong Partner for Professional PMs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostaway.com\">Hostaway<\/a> is a leading vacation rental property management system built for professional property managers who want to grow without being limited by their software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed for operators managing 10+ properties, Hostaway brings together channel management, automation, reporting, payments, and guest communication into one centralized platform. With direct integrations to Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com, Hostaway allows property managers to run their entire distribution and operations from a single, reliable source of truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes Hostaway stand out is the strength of its OTA connections. As a premier and preferred partner of all major booking platforms, Hostaway maintains the most OTA API connections in the industry \u2014 giving property managers early access to new features, best-in-class reliability, and maximum listing visibility across channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 For a quick overview, read their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jxrnFlKc79im_X4zLWcRcaVLWMz6GFyE\/view?usp=sharing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jxrnFlKc79im_X4zLWcRcaVLWMz6GFyE\/view?usp=sharing\">one-pager<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Hostaway users, connecting to Stay simply extends this powerful PMS into a direct-booking channel, without changing how listings, pricing, or availability are managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay is Designed for PM Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay isn\u2019t another marketplace trying to own your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re built to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support <strong>direct host\u2013guest connections<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <strong>high-intent inquiries<\/strong>, not low-quality traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act as a discovery channel, not a gatekeeper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complement PMS-driven workflows like Hostaway\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why integrations like this matter \u2014 they reduce friction and give property managers more choice in how they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-started\"><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re already using Hostaway, you can now connect your account to Stay and begin publishing eligible listings with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/help.staywithstay.com\/en\/articles\/11795871-hostaway-integration?_gl=1*1rqgjq3*_gcl_au*MTgzMjA2OTIwMi4xNzY3ODE4MzUy*_ga*Mjg0NDMxNzYxLjE3Njc4MTgzNTI.*_ga_9NZDVPK1GZ*czE3Njg1MTMyMDEkbzQxJGcxJHQxNzY4NTEzMjExJGo1MCRsMCRoMA..\" style=\"background-color:#166ef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong> Connect Hostaway to Stay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/staywithstay.com\/hosts\/plans\/info\" style=\"background-color:#166ef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udc49  <strong>Contact the Stay team<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a property manager using Hostaway, connecting your portfolio to Stay is now easier than ever. 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