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Understand exactly how listing data, reservations, payments and guest communication move between Track and Savvy.

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The Book-Direct Model

Savvy helps travelers discover and book your properties while your business remains the merchant of record and owns the guest relationship.

Savvy Does Your Team Does
Displays listing content received from Track Keeps rates, availability, content and policies current in Track
Provides the traveler-facing search and checkout experience Configures payment processing and booking rules in Track
Collects the traveler’s reservation and payment details at checkout Processes the payment through the processor connected to Track
Sends the booking information securely to Track Confirms and services the reservation
Sends a general booking-submission confirmation Sends the final confirmation, rental agreement and check-in instructions

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Savvy does not process payments, hold guest funds or remit payouts. Savvy securely sends the traveler’s payment information to Track, where your connected payment processor handles the transaction.

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What Happens When a Traveler Books on Savvy

1. Traveler completes checkout on Savvy

The traveler selects dates, enters their contact and reservation details, reviews your rates and policies, and provides payment information.

2. Savvy sends the reservation to Track

Savvy securely transmits the following information to Track:

3. Track creates the reservation

The reservation enters Track and follows the reservation type, payment rules and automations configured for the Savvy channel.

4. Your payment processor handles payment

Track sends the transaction through the payment processor connected to your account. Funds follow your normal direct-booking payment workflow and are paid directly to your business - not to Savvy.

5. The traveler receives booking communication

Savvy sends a general message confirming that the booking was submitted. Your team must send the final booking confirmation, rental agreement, payment receipt, check-in details and other stay communications through Track.

6. Your team manages the reservation