Reading Time: 9 minutes The key to running a lucrative holiday let is to secure as many bookings as possible. Although it’s likely your typical guests will generally have similar requirements, it’s possible that with a little creativity a versatile holiday home can appeal to a range of holidaymakers. This means more bookings and more revenue. Firstly, you need to decide who your ideal …
Reading Time: 6 minutes UK holidays are particularly popular with families as they allow loved ones to get together and spend quality time with each other. This means taking parents’, grandparents’ and children’s needs into account at every step of the holiday journey. Families will most likely choose a place where everyone can feel at home, relax and have fun – but with a …
Reading Time: 17 minutes Even though a potential booker may initially discover your property on a holiday let listing site like Vrbo or Airbnb, they are still very likely to carry out further research on your property and what they can do in the area before finally deciding whether to book a stay with you. And what’s the most convenient way for them to …
Reading Time: 10 minutes They say that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, and nowhere is this truer than when selling holidays. Studies show that you have just 20 seconds for your photos to make an impression before viewers lose interest and move on to a competing holiday let. Holiday cottage photography is one of the most versatile tools to increase bookings – …
Reading Time: 15 minutes Many holiday home owners fall into the trap of thinking it’s easy to set up a holiday letting business, secure bookings, and make a good income — but the reality is it’s often not quite so straightforward. While the ‘barrier to entry’ might seem as though it’s lower than other types of business, the world of holiday letting is hugely …
Reading Time: 5 minutes The number of travellers who book their cottage holiday at the last-minute has been increasing year after year, with nearly half of bookings made less than 3 weeks before the date of arrival. Last-minute bookings can be a great way to fill booking gaps and maximise the profitability of your holiday rental. In this article, we will explore the most …
Reading Time: 6 minutes What is holiday let management software? Running a successful holiday let can be extremely demanding, that’s why anything that can make managing tasks easier and improve the guest experience better is essential. A good property management system (PMS) can help automate tasks and streamline your day-to-day operations through a variety of features. You can manage everything from guest communication, bookings, …
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