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Cardiff Airbnb Seasonal Strategy Guide: Maximise Revenue Year-Round
Managing a successful Airbnb in Cardiff requires more than great interiors — it requires a clear seasonal strategy. Demand fluctuates dramatically throughout the year due to events such as the Six Nations, summer tourism, stadium concerts, and quieter winter periods. In this guide, we break down Cardiff’s seasonal short-term rental patterns and show how experienced hosts maximise revenue during peak periods while protecting cash flow in slower months. Drawing on over 8 years

Nia
Feb 211 min read


Why We Walk Away: A Cardiff STR Operator's Rent-to-Rent Manifesto
By Pedro Reis, Founder & Managing Director, Guesture When Opportunity Knocks—And You Must Decline Over the past eight years building Guesture across Cardiff, Newport, and the wider South Wales region, I have been approached with countless rent-to-rent proposals. Some have been excellent—genuine partnerships where risk and reward align, where historic performance data supports projections, and where both parties share a commitment to long-term success. Others have been somethi

Pedro Reis
Feb 208 min read


Award-Winning Technology Behind the Guesture Experience
Hospitality is best when the logistics are invisible. At Guesture, we’re thrilled that the technology powering our guest experience just swept the 2026 Hotel Tech Awards—winning Best Guest App for the third year running. For our guests in Cardiff and Newport, this means a seamless digital concierge and effortless extras at your fingertips. By combining world-class tech with our personal touch, we’re raising the standard for stays across Wales. Experience "care through order"

Nia
Feb 203 min read


8 Years, 6 Years Unpaid, Zero Shortcuts: Introducing Pedro Reis - The Hotel Manager Who Built Wales' Most Selective Vacation Rental Company
The Hotel Manager Who Built Guesture: 6 Years Unpaid


The Cardiff Visitor Levy Explained: What It Means for Your STR Income
Cardiff's visitor levy is now in force. If you own a short-term rental in Cardiff, here is exactly what it means for your income, your pricing, and your compliance obligations.


Cardiff Visitor Levy 2027: What It Means for Guests and Property Owners
Cardiff's Visitor Levy starts on 1 April 2027 at £1.30 per person, per night. Pedro Reis of Guesture explains the rates, exemptions, key dates and what guests and property owners need to do.
