The integration between Discover Canada Tours and Xola helps streamline the reservation process by ensuring real-time availability, syncing reservations, and reducing manual work. Whether you're selling through Discover Canada Tours as a distribution partner or looking to automate reservation management, this connection makes it easy to manage everything from one system.
What's covered in this article:
How to Get Started
To connect your Xola account with Discover Canada Tours:
Contact Discover Canada Tours
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If you're not already a Discover Canada Tours partner, visit Discover Canada Tours Agent Page to sign up.
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Once your agent account is active, reach out to your Discover Canada Tours account manager
Connect Discover Canada Tours in Xola
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In Xola, go to Settings > Apps.
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Find Discover Canada Tours and click Install.
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Click Connect.
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To configure which products you would like Discover Canada Tours to access, navigate to Settings > Apps > Discover Canada Tours and click Configure. Here, you can select the products you want to connect.
Once you've connected, contact your Discover Canada Tours onboarding contact or account manager. They'll complete the configuration to begin pushing reservations directly into your Xola account.
How It Works
Once the integration is live, here’s what happens behind the scenes:
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Availability Sync: Xola becomes the source of truth for availability. Any changes you make in Xola, like blocking off times or adjusting capacity, are automatically reflected in Discover Canada Tours.
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Reservations Flow into Xola: When a guest makes a reservation through Discover Canada Tours, the reservation is instantly pushed to your Xola account, just like a direct reservation. This includes the guest’s name, contact info, number of participants, and any additional notes or selections.
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Guest Communication: Xola’s automated confirmation emails, reminders, and digital waivers will be triggered just as they would for any other online reservation, ensuring a consistent experience for the guest.
Tips for Success
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Keep Your Xola Inventory Accurate
Since Discover Canada Tours relies on your live availability, make sure your Xola products are kept up to date, especially around blackout dates or limited-time promotions. -
Set Clear Expectations
Ensure your product descriptions, times, and pricing are aligned between Xola and Discover Canada Tours to avoid confusion or reservation issues