At GuestWisely, our commitment is clear: to build seamless connections that empower property managers to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Through our fully integrated channel management system, GuestWisely enables our partners to operate at scale with consistent exposure across world-leading OTAs.
Today, we are thrilled to announce that: GuestWisely has been officially recognized as both an Airbnb Preferred Partner and a Vrbo Preferred Partner for 2026.
More than just a badge of honor, this dual recognition is a testament to our technical rigor and our unwavering focus on powering the global travel industry.
What is Airbnb Preferred Partner Status?
The Airbnb Preferred Partner status is reserved for top-performing technology partners that deliver requisite functionality and maintain robust software connections aligned with Airbnb’s technical and performance benchmarks.
This designation is granted based on a set of criteria, including:
- Integration Quality: A measure of the Partner’s success rate in connecting to and communicating with the Airbnb APIs, and is measured as a rolling average over the most recent 180 days.
- Feature offering: An overall measure of the type and number of connectivity features available through the partner. Specific features adopted are indicated when you click on each Partner and are measured using recent usage metrics.
What is Vrbo Preferred Partner Status?
The Vrbo Preferred Partner status recognizes high-quality software providers that offer advanced systems with a wide range of integrated features and products.
Eligibility is determined by key performance metrics, including:
- Capabilities Adoption: Provide high-standard software integrations with advanced tools and features to deliver excellent traveler experiences on Vrbo.
- API Success Rates: Enable a quality technical connection to Vrbo to ensure a reliable user experience.
- Optimization Opportunities: Continually optimize tools and capabilities in collaboration with the Vrbo team for exceptional performance outcomes within the ecosystem.
What This Means for GuestWisely
Achieving Preferred Partner status with both Airbnb and Vrbo unlocks meaningful advantages, positioning GuestWisely as a trusted partner that powers seamless connectivity worldwide.
As an Airbnb Preferred Partner, GuestWisely gains:
- Access to Airbnb’s Incentive Program for software partners.
- Priority technical support from Airbnb’s API Tech Support team.
As a Vrbo Preferred Partner, GuestWisely also benefits from:
- Early access to new capabilities and API pilots.
- Access incentive program and dedicated support from Vrbo.
These advantages allow GuestWisely to deliver cutting-edge features and optimized workflows that translate into the enhanced performance of our OTA integrations.
Shaping the Future of Connectivity
Being recognized as both an Airbnb Preferred Partner and a Vrbo Preferred Partner for 2026 marks a pivotal moment for GuestWisely. This reinforces the value we bring to our customers every day.
We remain committed to pushing the boundaries of connectivity across leading OTAs through our fully integrated Channel Manager while delivering the tools property managers need to succeed in an increasingly competitive vacation rental industry.
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