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The Truth About Booking Windows, Rates & Demand
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Zak Ali, Co-Founder of Launchbase, to unpack what’s really happening in the UK short-term rental market, and what hosts should expect in 2026.
We discuss:
- Why lengths of stay are shortening
- How booking windows have compressed
- Whether rates are likely to rise this year
- When hosts should (and shouldn’t) hold their nerve on pricing
- What happened in Cornwall in 2025 – and what operators should do next
- Why demand intent matters more than bookings
- How to get shoulder season right
Zak also shares…
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