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, …
Reading Time: 6 minutes The holiday lettings market is extremely crowded and competition for guests is intense. There are over 6 million listings on Airbnb worldwide and over 2 million holiday homes to rent around the world on Vrbo. To maximise your bookings, you need to make sure your listing ranks high in the Airbnb and Vrbo search results and stands out. In this …
Reading Time: 8 minutes Direct bookings can result in higher profits, more repeat guests and independence. However, millions of travellers book stays using online listing sites (OTAs), such as Vrbo, Airbnb, and Booking.com. These sites help you to find guests and provide the tech to take and manage bookings – but charge you and your guests for the privilege. Ideally, you want …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Creating a website for your holiday let can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t have any technical know-how or have a limited budget. And with so many different website builders to choose from, it’s not easy figuring out which one would be best for your holiday letting business. But here’s the good news, there are plenty of affordable website builders …
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