Can you recommend a booking calendar sync tool for managing real-time availability across multiple hosts?

Yes — if you need real-time availability across multiple hosts, the main thing to look for is a tool that supports channel management / calendar synchronization with two-way sync to prevent double bookings.

Good options to consider

1. Lodgify

• Best for: Vacation rentals / small-to-mid host teams
• Pros:
  • Strong calendar sync
  • Centralized dashboard for multiple properties/hosts
  • Useful if you also want booking site + payment features
• Notes:
  • Good all-around choice if you want more than just syncing

2. Hostaway

• Best for: Larger multi-property or multi-host operations
• Pros:
  • Robust real-time sync
  • Multi-calendar management
  • Automations, messaging, and reporting
• Notes:
  • More enterprise-style and can be pricier

3. Smoobu

• Best for: Simple, budget-friendly multi-calendar syncing
• Pros:
  • Easy to use
  • Solid channel/calendar sync
  • Works well for smaller teams
• Notes:
  • Good if you want less complexity

4. Guesty

• Best for: Professional property managers
• Pros:
  • Powerful automation and multi-host/property controls
  • Good for high-volume operations
• Notes:
  • Can be overkill if you only need calendar coordination

5. Google Calendar + a booking layer

• Best for: Lightweight internal coordination
• Pros:
  • Familiar interface
  • Easy to share across hosts
• Notes:
  • Not ideal as the only source of truth for external bookings unless paired with a true booking sync tool

My quick recommendation

• Small team / simpler setup: Smoobu
• All-in-one booking + sync: Lodgify
• Bigger operation / more automation: Hostaway or Guesty

What to verify before choosing

Make sure the tool supports:

• Two-way sync with Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, etc.
• Real-time updates rather than delayed imports
• Multiple users/hosts with permissions
• Conflict prevention / double-booking protection
• Mobile access
• Role-based access if each host manages their own calendar

If you want, I can also recommend the best option based on your setup — for example:

• Airbnb only vs multi-platform
• number of hosts/properties
• budget
• whether you need payments, messaging, or just calendar sync