---
title: "Connect to TripAdvisor"
description: "Learn how to seamlessly link your property to TripAdvisor with Zeevou. Follow our easy 6-step guide—from claiming your listing to setting up your booking engine (MyBookingSite or third-party). Boost visibility, attract more guests, and streamline reservations with TripConnect Instant Booking or Cost-Per-Click. Perfect for UK hosts & property managers!"
url: https://support.zeevou.com/en-gb/articles/588-connect-to-tripadvisor
collection: "4.4 Connect to OTA Channels"
updated: 2026-09-17
language: en-gb
---

# Connect to TripAdvisor

Learn how to seamlessly link your property to TripAdvisor with Zeevou. Follow our easy 6-step guide—from claiming your listing to setting up your booking engine (MyBookingSite or third-party). Boost visibility, attract more guests, and streamline reservations with TripConnect Instant Booking or Cost-Per-Click. Perfect for UK hosts & property managers!

## **Preparing for the Connection**

**Step 1: Create or Claim Your Business Listing**

To connect your property to TripAdvisor, a valid business listing is required. Depending on your situation:

-   **Existing Business**:
    
    1.  Go to [TripAdvisor Owners](https://www.tripadvisor.com/owners).
        
    2.  Search for your business and click **“Claim Your Business.”**
        
-   **New Business**:
    
    1.  Go to [Get Listed](https://www.tripadvisor.com/GetListedNew).
        
    2.  Fill in your business name, country, and address.
        
    3.  TripAdvisor will verify the information and send a confirmation within approximately five business days.
        
    4.  After verification, claim your listing via [TripAdvisor Owners](https://www.tripadvisor.com/owners).
        

**Step 2: Choose Your Booking Engine**

A **Booking Engine** is required for the connection. Click on:

-   **Third-Party Booking Engine**
    

**Step 3: Subscribe to a TripAdvisor Commercial Plan**

Choose one of the two models:

-   [TripConnect Instant Booking](https://www.tripadvisor.com/InstantBooking)
    
-   [TripConnect Cost-Per-Click](https://www.tripadvisor.com/CostPerClick)
    

Make sure the **Connectivity Partner is set to OTASwitch**.

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## **Zeevou and TripAdvisor Connection Setup**

**Step 4: Start Connection in Zeevou**

1.  Go to **Channel Mapping** in Zeevou.
    
2.  Navigate to **Meta Channel**, then click on **TripAdvisor**.
    
3.  You’ll be redirected to the TripAdvisor wizard.
    
4.  Fill in all required fields and save the profile.
    

**Step 5: Room Mapping**

1.  Choose a room and click **Map**.
    
2.  Update the room information if necessary.
    
3.  Click **Next**, then **Map Rate Plan**, and finally **Save**.
    
4.  The room is now connected to TripAdvisor.
    

**Step 6: Set the Booking Engine in Zeevou**

1.  In **TripAdvisor Mapping**, choose **Third Party**.
    
2.  Enter your third-party booking engine URL and the necessary parameters:
    
    -   checkin, checkout, dateformat, adult, child, language, currency
        
3.  Add the **TripAdvisor ID**.
    
4.  Save.
    

Want to learn how to connect StayOne to Zeevou? Read the guide [**here →**](https://support.zeevou.com/en-gb/articles/741-connect-to-stayone.md)

Need to disconnect your property from a connected channel? Read the guide [**here →**](https://support.zeevou.com/en-gb/articles/217-disconnect-from-channels.md)