# Channel Manager
The Channel Manager tab integrates with QloApps to help hoteliers efficiently manage property details, and bookings across multiple Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and online distribution channels.
It ensures real-time synchronization, eliminating manual effort and reducing errors.
# What is a Channel Manager?
A channel manager is centralized software that:
- Synchronizes property availability, rates, and restrictions across multiple OTAs and distribution channels.
- Automates the synchronization of bookings between connected OTAs and the QloApps PMS.
With QloApps Channel Manager, properties can easily connect with OTAs.
# Connection Status
Displays the current connection status with the channel manager.
Status: Indicates whether the property is connected or not.
Last Updated: Shows the last synchronization timestamp. Example: "Connection status: Not Connected."
The connection status reflects whether bookings are successfully fetched from the QloApps Channel Manager.
# How to Connect with Channel Manager?
Follow these simple steps to establish a connection:
Enable QloApps Webservice:
- Navigate to the Webservice tab and enable the QloApps webservice.
- Create a webservice key and enable all required APIs.
Create an Account on the Channel Manager:
- Register with the channel manager platform.
Enter Webservice Credentials in Channel Manager:
- Input the QloApps webservice credentials under the PMS settings in the channel manager.
Synchronize and Map Data:
- Synchronize and map hotels and room types in the channel manager to ensure accurate data exchange.
For a detailed guide, visit the Connection with PMS (opens new window) documentation.
Once you are connected with QloApps Channel Manager then you can easily manage your properties connected with OTA's like Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, Agoda, Google Hotels, and more.
# Resources
- Connection Process: For detailed steps, visit the Connection with PMS (opens new window) guide.
- Channel Manager Features: Explore detailed documentation on how the channel manager works and its full capabilities.