Smart Pricing drives 71% booking increase for UK holiday rental hosts

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New Travelnest data reveals Smart Pricing drives 71% booking increase for UK holiday rental hosts

Edinburgh, United Kingdom – February 18, 2026 / Travelnest /

Edinburgh, 17 February 2026

Holiday rental hosts using Travelnest’s Smart Pricing feature are achieving 71% more bookings than before switching, according to new platform data released today.

The analysis, covering more than 1,000 UK holiday rental properties, highlights how data-driven pricing strategies are transforming results for hosts in an increasingly competitive short-term rental market.

Properties using Smart Pricing saw significant booking increases, with some hosts experiencing even more dramatic results. Individual property owners on the platform reported booking increases of up to 223%, while hosts managing multiple properties saw uplifts exceeding 130%.

The data also reveals the impact of multi-channel distribution. Travelnest hosts with all six booking channels activated – including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia – earn 46% more revenue and receive 51% more bookings annually compared to those using fewer channels.

“These figures demonstrate what’s possible when hosts combine smart technology with maximum exposure,” said Cameron Boal, Chief Marketing Officer. “Manual pricing and single-platform listings are leaving money on the table. Our data shows that hosts who embrace automation and multi-channel distribution are significantly outperforming those who don’t.”

The findings come as more property owners look to maximise returns from holiday lets amid rising running costs and increased competition from new market entrants.

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Notes to editors:

Data is based on Travelnest platform analysis of booking performance across 1,000+ UK holiday rental properties comparing results before and after Smart Pricing activation and across different channel activation levels.

For interviews with Travelnest spokespeople, case study hosts, or access to additional data and imagery, please contact the press office below.

About Travelnest

Travelnest is a holiday rental software company providing an all-in-one platform to help hosts streamline their property listings, bookings, payments and more. Working with top booking partners including Airbnb, Booking.com and Expedia, Travelnest provides global exposure for hosts’ listings, helping to increase occupancy and ensure bookings all year round. Cutting-edge features and technology, including Smart Pricing, have helped increase hosts’ bookings by up to 71%, and a team of dedicated Property Experts ensure hosts are maximising the potential of their short-term rental. Travelnest is a Booking.com Premier Partner.

For more information, visit www.travelnest.com

Media contact: Amanda Sanders, marketing@travelnest.com