Planning a Gulf Coast vacation just got a whole lot easier.
Planning a Gulf Coast vacation just got a whole lot easier.
TripShock has partnered with Emerald Coast By Owner (ECBYO), a leading book-direct vacation rental platform, to launch a new co-branded activities marketplace that helps guests plan what they do during their stay, all in one place.
Powered by TripShock’s white-label technology, the new ECBYO Activities site gives travelers access to top-rated local experiences across the Emerald Coast. From dolphin cruises and Crab Island trips to fishing charters, parasailing, and more, guests can browse real-time availability and book their plans before they even arrive.
For vacation rental owners and property managers, this is more than just a new feature. It’s a smarter way to deliver a better guest experience without adding more work.
Helping Vacation Rentals Deliver More Than Just a Stay
Today’s travelers want more than a place to sleep. They want help figuring out what to do, what’s worth their time, and who they can trust.
TripShock’s white-label platform allows vacation rental brands to offer a fully branded activities marketplace that keeps the entire experience under their name. Instead of sending guests off to third-party sites, partners can provide curated local recommendations and a seamless booking experience that feels like a natural extension of their brand.
“Our partners know the stay is only part of the vacation,” said Stephanie McIntosh, VP of Business Marketing at TripShock. “Our white-label platform helps vacation rental brands offer a complete trip experience while keeping everything within their ecosystem. It’s an easy way to add value for guests and strengthen the relationship long after the booking.”
More Value for Guests. No Extra Work for You.
TripShock’s white-label solution is built specifically for vacation rental operators who want to enhance their guest experience without taking on operational complexity.
Affiliate partners like ECBYO get:
- A fully co-branded and customizable activities booking portal that keeps the entire experience aligned with your brand
- Access to a curated network of top-rated local operators, so guests can book with confidence and trust your recommendations
- Real-time inventory and instant confirmation, helping guests secure their plans quickly without back-and-forth or delays
- Mobile-friendly booking designed for pre-arrival planning, so guests can easily build their itinerary from anywhere
- Easy integration into your website, emails, digital guidebooks, and guest communications for a seamless experience at every touchpoint
- Locally-based customer support from the TripShock team, so guest questions, changes, and issues are handled for you
Instead of adding more to their workload, white-label affiliate partners can offer a better, more complete vacation experience for their guests. With trusted recommendations and a seamless booking process, travelers can plan with confidence while property managers enjoy smoother stays, stronger reviews, and fewer last-minute “what should we do?” messages.
Adding Built-In Value with Guest Rewards
The ECBYO partnership also includes TripShock’s all-new Guest Rewards program, designed to encourage early engagement and make activity planning even easier for travelers.
After a guest books their stay through ECBYO, they receive a personalized activity credit to use on the ECBYO Activities marketplace. This incentive gives travelers a reason to explore experiences right away and start building their itinerary before arrival.
For vacation rental partners, Guest Rewards creates an additional value point for guests while helping drive activity bookings through their branded platform. It’s another way to enhance the overall vacation experience without adding operational responsibility.
Turning the Guest Experience Into a Competitive Edge
In a crowded vacation rental market, the experience around the stay matters more than ever. Helping guests plan activities ahead of time not only improves their trip, it also increases satisfaction, reduces friction during their stay, and encourages repeat bookings and better reviews.
“Our goal is to help our partners deliver a better vacation experience without adding operational burden,” said Greg Fisher, CEO of TripShock. “With Guest Rewards and our white-label platform working together, vacation rental brands can add real value for their guests while strengthening their brand and creating new revenue opportunities.”
Now Live for Travelers
The new ECBYO Activities marketplace is now available for guests planning trips along the Emerald Coast, making it easy to go from booking a stay to building a full vacation itinerary in just a few clicks.
It’s part of a growing shift in the vacation rental industry toward complete trip planning, where the stay and the experience work together to create something guests remember.
Want Your Own Branded Activities Marketplace?
If you manage vacation rentals and want to offer your guests a seamless way to book local experiences under your brand, we’d love to talk.
Learn more about TripShock’s white-label solution or connect with our team to see how it works.
Get started here with the white-label.
And find out more about Guest Rewards here.
