In this article, you’ll learn how to create a rate plan specifically for Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) — keeping your Booking Engine separate from your OTA pricing.
Additionally, Amenitiz allows only one rate plan to be connected to each OTA platform, such as Abritel/VRBO and Airbnb. For pricing variations, these must be created directly on the OTA platform.
Step-by-step guide
1. Create a new rate plan
Start by creating a new rate plan in your Booking Engine settings.
Go to Booking Engine > Pricing — and click Create a new pricing.
Need a refresher? This article walks you through it.
2. Set up the OTA rate plan
Give your plan a name and description, then configure it so it only applies to OTAs.
Choose the relevant Sales Term.
Set “Show on Amenitiz” to No — this hides it from your Booking Engine.
3. Configure price settings
Choose whether the plan should have its own prices, or be based on another rate.
Independent plan — Manage prices directly in the Inventory.
Derived plan — Link it to another plan and apply a percentage or value difference.
👉 Example
Your Standard Rate is €100. You create a Derived Rate Plan for OTAs with a +10% markup — the OTA rate will become €110 automatically.
💡 Tip
Derived Rate Plans are the most-used setup for OTA pricing – and for good reason. They allow you to stay flexible while keeping your pricing synced with your main rate. They build off your Independent Rate Plan — then apply a fixed amount or percentage change. The same logic applies for restrictions: link to a restriction plan if you want those settings inherited.
For differentiated pricing, such as longer stays, use the single connected rate plan from Amenitiz and configure variations directly on the OTA platform as promotions. This ensures flexibility without needing multiple connected rate plans.
4. Link to an OTA
In the “Link this pricing to an OTA” section, toggle “Yes” and pick the OTA you want.
⚠️ Warning
Selecting an OTA here is for internal visibility only. Our support team will still need to make the actual connection for you. Learn more here.
For example, Vrbo requires rate plans to be linked to sales terms that collect 100% payment at the time of booking.
5. Assign rooms and save
Select which rooms should be included in the new rate and click Save.
FAQs
Can I use promo codes or child rates with an OTA rate plan?
Can I use promo codes or child rates with an OTA rate plan?
No. Promo codes and special child pricing are only available on your Booking Engine and won’t apply to OTA-linked rate plans.
What’s the difference between an independent and a derived rate?
What’s the difference between an independent and a derived rate?
An independent rate lets you set the exact prices manually in the Inventory. Normally is you standard rate.
A derived rate is based on another rate plan, with an automatic percentage or amount difference applied. Normally is an OTA rate plan.
Do I need to contact support after creating the OTA rate?
Do I need to contact support after creating the OTA rate?
Yes. Linking a rate to an OTA in the settings does not activate the connection. Please contact our team to finalise the integration.
Why can’t I see my OTA rate in the Booking Engine?
Why can’t I see my OTA rate in the Booking Engine?
That’s expected! When you set “Show on Amenitiz” to “No”, the rate is hidden from your Booking Engine and only applies to OTA connections.
Can I connect multiple rate plans from Amenitiz to Abritel/VRBO?
No, only one rate plan can be connected from Amenitiz to Abritel/VRBO. To have both a base price and a promotional price, connect one rate plan from Amenitiz and create a derived promotional rate plan directly in Abritel/VRBO.
What rate plan setup is required for Vrbo integration?
Create a rate plan dedicated exclusively to Vrbo. Configure it to apply only to OTA channels and link it to sales terms that collect 100% payment at booking, as required by Vrbo.
Can I map multiple Amenitiz rate plans to Airbnb?
No, only one rate plan can be connected to Airbnb at a time. For additional pricing plans, create them directly in the Airbnb extranet and derive them from the connected Amenitiz rate plan.