Owner Resources

Sykes has released its annual Staycation Index for 2026, drawing on booking data from 25,000 properties alongside a consumer survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by OnePoll in April 2026. The report examines where people...

What the Sykes Holiday Letting Outlook Report 2026 Tells Owners of Larger Holiday Homes and Group Accommodation Venues. Sykes Holiday Cottages has published its annual Holiday Letting Outlook Report for 2026, drawing on internal bookings...

Twenty years ago, “glamping” was barely a word. Today it’s a multi-hundred-million-pound sector within UK hospitality, and the trajectory over the next five years looks even more interesting. The recently published Glamping Trends Report, combining...

If you own a holiday property that sleeps 12, 16, or 20-plus people, you’ve probably done what most owners or managers do first: listed it on Airbnb, waited for the enquiries to roll in, and...

2025 was a year of much change for the group holiday rentals market in the UK and beyond. There was plenty to be pleased about; consumer demand appeared to be picking up, lead times and...

This week, GroupAccommodation.com MD Ed Maughan sat down to discuss group bookings with Sarah Orchard from Get Fully Booked and Sarah Pursey, owner and operator of Trevase Granary, Penblaith Barn and Old Barn House, a...

Guests don’t just book your accommodation, they book an experience! We’ve partnered with LiBi Collection to bring you some advice on how best to improve the onsite experience for your guests and drive more revenue...

Holiday lets have long been part of the fabric of UK tourism. From National Trust cottages in the 1940s to today’s diverse mix of farm conversions, beach houses and countryside retreats, the sector has supported...

If you run a large holiday rental or group accommodation venue, you may find that OTAs like Airbnb or Booking.com are not serving your needs. This article explores the importance of direct bookings, alternatives to...