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How Professional Hosts Increase Revenue Without Raising Nightly Rates | Guesture
By Nia - Guest Experience & Local Insight at Guesture | Published February 2026 | 15 min read About the Author: Nia is the Guest Experience & Local Insight at Guesture, bringing over a decade of hospitality experience to short-term rental property management across England and Wales. She, together with Pedro specialise in revenue optimisation strategies that enhance guest experience whilst improving property returns. Most property owners approach revenue optimisation the wro

Pedro Reis
Feb 2015 min read


Understanding Guesture’s Fees: We’re Your Partner, Not a Replacement
The Question We’re Asked Most Often “So if we onboard with you, we don’t need to pay Airbnb and Booking.com fees anymore… right?” It’s a fair question — and a very common one. Platform commissions can feel substantial, and the idea of removing them altogether is naturally appealing. However, there’s an important distinction to understand about how Guesture actually works. We Work With OTAs — Not Instead of Them Here’s the simple truth: Guesture does not replace Airbnb, Booki

Pedro Reis
Feb 173 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


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.


The 182-Day Rule: What Every Cardiff Property Owner Needs to Know
The 182-day letting threshold in Wales could mean the difference between paying council tax and paying nothing at all. Guesture explains why this Wales-specific rule is one of the most overlooked advantages in Cardiff STR.
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