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Reducing OTA Dependency: How to Build a Profitable Direct Booking Channel for Your Short-Term Rental
Keywords: direct bookings, short-term rental, reduce OTA commissions, Airbnb alternatives, property management UK, vacation rental website, STR direct bookings, booking.com alternatives Reducing OTA Dependency: How to Build a Profitable Direct Booking Channel for Your Short-Term Rental The short-term rental landscape has fundamentally shifted over the past decade. Whilst platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com revolutionised the industry by providing unprecedented access to

Pedro Reis
Jan 2510 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 Plum Guide Standard: Why We Only Work With Properties That Can Pass It
Plum Guide rejects 97% of properties. Guesture only works with the ones that can meet that standard - or commit to getting there. Pedro Reis explains why selectivity is a principle, not a policy.


Wales Holiday Let Regulations 2026: The Complete Picture for Property Owners
Registration, visitor levy, safety certificates, 182-day rule — the complete picture of Wales holiday let regulations in 2026. What's changing, how it connects, and what to do now.
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