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What Eight Years in a Hotel Taught Me About Running a Business
Pedro Reis spent eight years managing a four-star hotel in Crickhowell before building Guesture — six of them simultaneously running short-term rentals unpaid. This is what that background actually taught him, and why it matters for every property he manages today.
Pedro Reis
Apr 103 min read
How Professional Hosts Manage Guest Identity Without Killing the Booking Experience | Guesture
Guest identity verification sits at the uncomfortable intersection of hospitality and security. Done poorly, it feels intrusive, bureaucratic, and actively hostile — the kind of friction that sends potential guests looking for alternative properties. Done well, it's barely noticeable, building trust rather than resentment whilst protecting your property from genuine risk. The challenge isn't whether to verify guest identity. In 2026, operating without meaningful guest vetting
Pedro Reis
Feb 2415 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
Pedro Reis
Jan 2415 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.
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