Partner Network - Minimum Content Requirements
This article outlines the minimum listing requirements for your properties to be published on the Partner Network and Partner Network connected OTAs/Sales Channels.
Partner Network Listing Requirements
Photo Requirements
At least 10 images are required
Photos must be at least 1024×683 pixels, however 1024×768 pixels or larger is the recommended minimum.
No watermarks, company logos, or people’s faces can be visible in any photos
Photo captions cannot exceed 255 characters (specific to HVMB)
Photo captions cannot include: Company name, homeowner name, OTA Names (Vrbo, Airbnb, etc), or policy info that conflicts with OTA policies.
Content Requirements
Property Headline/Name:
Headlines/names must be no less than 8 characters and no more than 70 characters. If they exceed 70 characters Boost will automatically truncate them which may result in a less than optimal appearance on the live listing.
Cannot contain a phone number (or no more than five consecutive numbers)
Only contains letters (any language), numbers, or the following symbols: ! # & ` ' " - ,
All letters cannot be uppercased
Property Type
A property type must be set on each listing.
Studios are not accepted- All properties must have at least one bedroom and one bathroom.
Property Descriptions
All properties must have a description entered
Cannot include the Company name in descriptions or mention any OTA (ex: Airbnb)
Max of 40k characters
Address
All listings must have a complete address including: Street address, City, State, Country, Zip, as well as
Must include accurate Latitude/Longitude coordinates
Sleeping Arrangements / Bed Info
Bed info must be present on each listing.
Bed occupancy must match the total occupancy of the listing. This can be configured in your PMS or configured in Boost.
Max occupancy for your listing will be determined by the occupancy of your bed count. Ex: A queen bed holds 2 people. If you have 2 queen beds listed in your bed configurations/sleeping arrangements, your listing will show an occupancy of 4 people.
Amenities
At least 5 amenities must be enabled per property
Policy Requirements
Check-in and Check-out
Listings must have a Check-In (start) and and Check out time set
Days Before Arrival:
This is the # of days before arrival that the guest should contact the host. Note: If you are unsure how to set this, we suggest matching your booking lead time.
Cancellation Policy:
At least one cancellation policy rule must be setup per property.
Payment Methods
Listings must have at least one payment method selected
Availability Requirements
Minimum of 30 days of availability is required within the next 365 days.
More Specifically, listings must have at least 3 consecutive days of availability (and pricing), and 30 total available days (with pricing) in the next 365 days.
Channel Specific Requirements
In addition to the Partner Network requirements, each Channel has their own minimum requirements to activate listings on their platform. These are listed below.
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Number of Properties: 20 properties is the official minimum however, there are exceptions to this so please contact HVMB to confirm if your account is eligible.
Requirements that need to be confirmed by HVMB directly: During your onboarding to HVMB on the Marriott side you will also be required to provide the items below. These do not need to be configured in Boost. These services will be confirmed directly with HVMB:
24/7 Support
Professional Cleaning
High-Speed WiFi
Kitchen Essentials (such as cookware, dining utensils, microwave)
Bathroom Amenities (soap, shampoo, and hairdryer)
Premium Linens and Towels - Beds must be made prior to guests arrival
In-Unit Washer
A TV
Hopper
Hopper only accepts inventory in North America (USA, Canada, Mexico and Caribbean), as long as their currency is USD.
Maximum stay length is 28 nights.
All inventory must have a kitchen and a private bedroom.
Listings must be available via "Instant Book"
Property locations should be within a 20-mile radius of the following city centers. You may submit listings that are outside of these areas, but they may take longer to be approved.
Orlando
Kissimmee
Four Corners
Miami/Miami Beach
Destin
Panama City Beach
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Fort Lauderdale
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
San Diego
Atlanta
New York
Gatlinburg
Nashville
Chicago
Honolulu
Houston
Myrtle Beach
Additional Info
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