Holidu Magazine

Tourist taxes in Catalonia were set to increase from May 1st 2025, however since then the tourist tax increase has been postponed by the Catalonian government. Read on to find out how these tourist tax changes impact hosts, and when they will be expected to collect the new higher tax rates from guests.

The price of a holiday home is one of the most important factors guests consider when deciding where to stay. Read these tips and pricing strategies to calculate the ideal price for your holiday rental.

Before you can rent out your holiday home in Portugal, the first step is to register it with the authorities. Learn more about the legislation governing tourist accommodation, the registration process for a holiday rental in Portugal, and the national and regional criteria you need to be aware of.

If you're not using multiple holiday rental websites alongside Airbnb to advertise your holiday home, you're missing out on valuable exposure and potential sales. Here are some great holiday rental portals similar to Airbnb that you can also use to list your property rental.

Depending on the annual income of your tourist rental, you may or may not be legally required to pay VAT on its earnings. Read on to find out if you need to pay VAT on your holiday home.

If you've found a property you'd like to buy and turn into a holiday rental, you'll need to first make an offer using an offer letter. Read on to learn how to write the perfect property purchase offer, or simply use our free offer letter template!

Spain's Supreme Court has annulled the NRA holiday rental registry. Learn what changed for property owners, which rules still apply, and your next steps.

While most holiday home guests are usually no trouble, there will always be guests out there who can cause problems in your Airbnb. Here's how you can avoid taking on problematic guests (and potential conflicts) in your holiday home.

Podcasts are a great way of staying up to date about rental management advice & what’s happening in the world of holiday rentals. Here are 7 of the best holiday rental podcasts for you to check out.

Are you staying up to date with the latest info, advice, and trends within the holiday rental industry? Subscribe to these holiday rental YouTube channels & bloggers to keep up with the latest rental management tips and tricks.

Is your holiday home insulated & ready for winter? If not, you risk damage that will need costly repairs in spring. Here’s what you have to do to get your holiday rental properly insulated in time for winter.

The cleanliness of your holiday home significantly influences its reviews & reputation. To ensure high standards, you can hire a professional cleaner - here is everything you should include in your holiday home cleaning contract to ensure clear responsibilities from both sides.

Smart energy systems are becoming essential for holiday home hosts who want to optimise their properties, cut waste, & appeal to modern travellers. Here’s why they deserve a place in your rental.

A mountain cabin is one of the most inspiring and evocative holiday rentals, and can be seriously profitable for the owner. If you've decided to invest in one, this is how to prepare your mountain cabin before you start welcoming guests.

Have you thought about installing solar panels in your holiday rental? While you might wince at the installation price, there are actually a number of benefits to this upgrade. Let's look at how solar panels can transform your holiday home - and increase your revenue.

A welcome book is the perfect way to greet your guests when they arrive at your holiday rental. This guide contains how to make an Airbnb welcome book, including what you should include and some welcome book examples.

Read up on the Italian cities that are hosting venues for the Winter Olympic Games 2026, including the top things you can do there and some tips for travelling to and around Italy.

From overcoming language barriers to targeting the right platforms, find out how to open your holiday rental to international tourists and boost your bookings.