Hostaway Named a Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner Again for 2026

Hostaway has been recognized as a Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner for the sixth consecutive year since 2021, reaffirming the all-in-one vacation rental software provider’s position as one of Vrbo’s most trusted and high-performing software partners.

This recognition places Hostaway among a select group of short-term rental software platforms that meet Vrbo’s highest standards for technological innovation, reliability and performance. For property managers, Vrbo hosts, property owners and short-term rental operators using Hostaway, it’s a powerful signal: Your technology stack is built on a connection that Vrbo itself considers best-in-class.

As the vacation rental industry continues to evolve, strong channel connectivity is no longer optional. It’s foundational. And this Elite status reflects Hostaway’s ongoing commitment to delivering seamless, scalable and revenue-driving integrations for professional operators worldwide.

What is the Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner program?

Vrbo’s Connectivity Partner Program was created to help property managers identify software providers that offer secure, high-quality and certified integrations with the Vrbo platform.

Within the program, partners are evaluated and grouped into three tiers (Elite, Preferred and Integrated) based on factors such as:

• API performance and reliability

• Data accuracy and synchronization quality

• Ongoing collaboration with Vrbo’s technical teams

• Rich features and comprehensive functionality for Vrbo property managers and hosts

Elite is an exclusive tier that represents the highest level of partnership. Only a software provider that consistently demonstrates the highest-quality connections and extensive property management features across Vrbo’s ecosystem earn this designation.

Being named an Elite Connectivity Partner again for 2026 confirms that Hostaway continues to exceed these expectations year after year.

How Hostaway continues to earn Elite status year after year

Hostaway’s repeated recognition as a Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner is the result of long-term investment and continuous improvement, not a one-time milestone

Our platform is built to support professional property managers who demand accuracy, automation and control across every booking channel. With Vrbo specifically, this means delivering:

• Seamless synchronization of availability, pricing, restrictions, content and reservations

• Reliable messaging and booking updates that reduce operational friction

• Continuous monitoring and improvement of connection health

• Rapid adoption of new Vrbo API capabilities as they become available

Behind the scenes, our engineering and partnerships teams work closely with Vrbo to ensure Hostaway’s integration evolves alongside the platform and not behind it.

This level of collaboration and technical rigor is exactly what the Elite Connectivity Partner designation is designed to recognize.

Why Vrbo Elite status matters to property managers

For short-term rental professionals, channel connectivity directly impacts efficiency, guest experience and profitability. A weak or unreliable integration can lead to double bookings, pricing errors, lost reservations, unnecessary manual work and frustrated guests.

Hostaway’s Vrbo Elite Partner status means customers benefit from a robust, enterprise-grade connection that works reliably at scale. Listings stay in sync, bookings flow smoothly and vacation rental teams can operate with confidence, whether managing a handful of properties or thousands.

When your Vrbo integration works not just exactly as it should but even better, your focus shifts from troubleshooting to growth—improving guest experience and expanding your portfolio without sacrificing operational quality.

Why Hostaway continues to lead

Being named a Vrbo Elite Connectivity Partner for 2026 builds on Hostaway’s proven track record as a technology partner that platforms trust and professionals rely on.

We believe strong partnerships with booking channels lead to better tools for property managers and better experiences for travelers. That belief drives how we build, test and improve every integration on our platform. It’s why we continue to achieve the highest level of recognition from the major OTAs including Airbnb and Booking.com.

We’re grateful to our partners at Vrbo for their continued collaboration and recognition, and excited about what’s ahead.

Want to learn more about how Hostaway can help you succeed on Vrbo? Schedule a free demo today and explore how we can help your business thrive.