Distribution
Channel manager (OCTO)
Sell through resellers and marketplaces from one calendar. They connect through OCTO, the open standard for tours and activities: live availability, instant bookings and cancellations, so seats never oversell.
Who it's for
Why operators use Channel manager (OCTO)
Operators selling through online travel agencies and reseller marketplaces who are tired of managing several calendars.
Highlights
- Sell through resellers and marketplaces that connect over OCTO, from one calendar
- OCTO is the open standard for tours and activities; each reseller enables the connection on their side
- Live availability, instant bookings and cancellations
- Seats never oversell across channels
- Choose how long a reseller can hold seats before confirming
Settings
What you can set up
Channel manager (OCTO) works out of the box with sensible defaults. These are the choices you can make, straight from your console.
Bookings
- How long a reseller can hold seats before confirming (minutes)
- Send your confirmation email to travellers booked by resellers
- Most resellers send their own voucher. Turn on if you want yours to go too.
Distribution
How distribution plugins fit in
Distribution plugins let you sell through partners and resellers while keeping one calendar. Availability stays in sync, so seats never oversell.
- 1
Switch it on
Open Plugins in your console and turn it on. No code and nothing to install.
- 2
Make your choices
Adjust the settings to match how your business works, or keep the defaults.
- 3
It works everywhere it should
Your website, checkout, emails and console pick it up straight away.
FAQ
Channel manager (OCTO): questions
Which plans include Channel manager (OCTO)?
Channel manager (OCTO) is available on Growth & Scale, at no extra cost.
How do I switch on Channel manager (OCTO)?
In your Tourtify console, open Plugins, find it in the list and switch it on. Its settings open straight away, and you can switch it off again at any time.
Do I need a developer?
No. Plugins are built into Tourtify and set up from the console. Where an outside account is involved, such as a payment provider, you connect it by entering your account details.
Does Channel manager (OCTO) work with my other plugins?
Yes. Every plugin is built and maintained by Tourtify, so they work together: discounts, deposits, vouchers and fees all add up correctly at checkout.
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