Seasonality is a determining factor in the tourism industry, as businesses are faced with the challenge of managing social, financial and environmental pressures. Seasonality causes a peak in demand throughout…
Holiday rentals have been under serious scrutiny over the past few years in Barcelona. An apartment is considered to be a holiday rental when the stay in the apartment does…
If you are managing a holiday rental in Barcelona then you must be familiar with the “impuesto sobre las estancias turísticas”, a.k.a. the tourist tax. In 2012, Cataluña implemented a…
Especially when you are starting, it is hard to create momentum and have direct bookings on your holiday rental. OTA’s (Online Travel Agencies) help you get bookings. That is because these platforms have gathered…
Damage deposits can be a tricky subject. Especially for a holiday rental. Although there are a lot of pro’s and con’s to it, it is a part of your revenue…
Have you ever stayed in a holiday rental which wasn’t very clean? You probably didn’t enjoy that stay that much right? Your guests will feel the same. But are your…
When decorating a holiday rental, there are various things to take into consideration. A lot of people prefer a holiday apartment over a hotel. Mostly because they find it gives…
Looking for a trustworthy maintenance company for your holiday rental seems like a lot of work. You probably don’t want to be overspending, nor do you want them to do…
Hosting strangers in your holiday rental might be the main risk factor, it is therefore important for landlords to take this in to account. Screening your guests is essential but…