🏠 How can you practically use AI for your holiday let?

And a roundup of the latest news.

Author

Phil Jackson
February 03, 2024

You’ll be glad to know that our heating is now fixed so I can now feel my fingers again whilst typing! 😁

It does re-highlight to me the importance of a warm welcome; both in a physical way but also in how guests are welcomed to a property by focussing on the small things!

This weeks newsletter brings together a number of updates on current topics as-well as providing a focus on how you can boost your holiday let revenue by more widely using Artificial Intelligence.

See you next Saturday at 5pm?

Phil

Founder, My Holiday Guide

IN THE NEWS

The UK Government has announced regulations enabling VAT zero-rating on the installation of energy saving measures such as solar panels and home batteries.

In the EU, The European Parliament has moved a step closer to implementing EU regulations on data collection and sharing related to short-term accommodation rental services. This includes displaying a unique registration number on property websites.

Guesty, a property management platform, has introduced Guesty Lite, a new package tailored for hosts managing one to three properties. Guesty Lite features a channel manager, multi-calendar view, and automation capabilities.

Airbnb Adds 2% More to Guest Fees

Effective April 1, 2024, Airbnb is introducing a significant change for hosts using the split-fee model…

www.rentalscaleup.com/airbnb-adds-2-more-to-guest-fees-what-it-means-for-hosts-with-up-to-16-2-charges-on-international-bookings

Council tax for second homes: everything you need to know

If you own a second or holiday home in England, you may have to pay more council tax from April 2025. Find out second home council tax rules.

lookaftermybills.com/council-tax/council-tax-for-second-homes

Tenants squeezed out in England’s holiday home hotspots

Zero Deposit reveals how holiday homes squeeze out tenants and buyers in England’s top 30 hotspots, with rents up to 488% higher.

www.property118.com/tenants-squeezed-out-in-englands-holiday-home-hotspots

LISTING PERFORMANCE & GROWTH
Tips and strategies to enhance the visibility and attractiveness of your holiday let.

In last weeks newsletter we highlighted the (unsurprising!) prediction from Lodgify’s CEO that the use of AI will continue to grow over the coming year.

In this weeks growth section we have focussed on how you can practically use Artificial Intelligence to benefit you, your guests and your holiday let business.

The key takeaways from the article we have written is 1. It’s easier than you think and 2. A number of the software tools you already use are putting a lot of effort into making it easy for hosts.

Here are our top practical uses for how you can improve your holiday let business today by further using AI:

  1. Increase your bookings by improving or creating your property listing

  2. Increase revenue by implementing Dynamic Pricing

  3. Gain marketing ideas to better promote your property(ies) and the local area

  4. Seek well-worded responses to reviews or negative booking enquiries

  5. Implement an AI powered chatbot to better and promptly respond to guest questions

Delve into more detail on each of these by reading the full article here:

How Can I Use AI For My Holiday Let?

Discover how AI can revolutionise your holiday let management! From optimising property listings to implementing dynamic pricing and crafting impeccable guest responses, this article explores practical ways AI enhances efficiency and boosts bookings.

myholidayguide.app/article/how-can-i-use-ai-for-my-holiday-let

SAVINGS
Here's a quick round up of discounts and deals we are aware of from providers to the holiday let industry.

INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design inspiration and decor tips.

Choosing the Best Couch for Your Airbnb: A Comprehensive Guide

In the world of Airbnb and vacation rentals, the devil is often in the details. One factor that can significantly elevate your guests' experience is the comfort

hosttools.com/blog/short-term-rental-tips/best-couch-for-Airbnb

Make a statement: 25 feature wall ideas to transform bland walls

From clever paint tricks to over-the-top wallpaper, these are the best ways to upgrade plain walls.

www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/walls/g38422540/feature-wall-ideas

PROPERTIES OF THE NEWSLETTER
We all love looking at and getting inspiration from other properties so here’s our top pick for this edition.

Croft 103

Croft 103 is available to rent from Cool Cottages Scotland website. Find out more about Croft 103 today.

www.coolcottagesscotland.com/croft-103

The Tower Latchingdon | expertly converted historic water tower nr Maldon, Essex

The Tower Latchingdon is an expertly converted historic water tower sleeping up to 6 close to Maldon in Essex.

hostunusual.com/property/the-tower-latchingdon

JUST FOR FUN

That’s another one of life’s great mysteries solved!

Revealed: Why flying insects seem drawn to bright lights

When close to artificial sources, such as street lighting, the response by the insect includes "continuous steering" which can leave them "trapped", experts have said.

news.sky.com/story/revealed-why-flying-insects-seem-drawn-to-bright-lights-13060635