Glossary · Calendar

iCal (calendar feed)

iCal (calendar feed) — iCalendar
  • iCal is a simple calendar-feed format OTAs let you import and export; it syncs availability between platforms for free, but with delays of minutes to hours.
  • Category: Calendar

Good enough or risky?

For one quiet listing on two channels, iCal is often fine. For busy calendars or 3+ channels the polling lag creates real double-booking risk — feeds only refresh when a platform decides to poll.

What it carries

Availability blocks only — no prices, no minimum stays, no guest data. Anything more needs an API connection.

StaysCalendar sync
StaysDouble booking

Part of the Stays short-term rental glossary.

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