Rentals

Is this the perfect holiday for your family clients?

Villas holidays remain a niche product for many agents, with a lack of confidence in the sector a barrier to sales. But the range of client scenarios such a holiday could suit is wider than you may think. The level of support and inclusions available from certain suppliers is also underappreciated.

SPL Villas, which has properties across the Mediterranean plus Florida, believes its packageable ‘villacations’ hit the sweet spot between self-catering and an all-inclusive resort.

Here are some advantages to share with clients.

Agents urged to 'source properties for every need' as all-inclusive demand rises

High-net-worth clients are increasingly booking all-inclusive luxury travel, according to the latest research by Virtuoso

Home residence firm taps Pope’s sommelier as agents demand ‘exclusive’ service

The luxury residences rental company has recruited the Vatican’s wine expert in a bid to stand out against its competitors.

High-end homestay brand launches time-saving tool for luxury travel advisors

Onefinestay will give the 30,000 advisors it works with around the world exclusive access to its new booking portal.

Spain orders closure of 65,000 holiday lets as overtourism protests continue

Spain has ordered 65,000 Airbnb properties to close due to licensing breaches after saying the country had too many holiday lets and not enough rental accommodation for local populations

Luxury Cornwall specialist seeks agency partners for the first time

A luxury accommodation brand specialising in Cornwall is to work with the trade for the first time and is seeking a suitable agency to boost sales in the UK and international markets

Agent lands ‘last-minute’ £110,000 French villa booking with string quartet and open-air cinema

A top agent secured a six-figure booking for a French rental villa – with just less than a month’s notice to plan.

In partnership with onefinestay, the luxury travel advisor worked diligently to organise a family holiday for seven nights with a strict set of criteria.

Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers

Ibiza signs 'historic' deal with Airbnb to crack down on illegal properties

The new agreement means illegal properties – including caravans, yurts, tents and boats – will be taken down from Airbnb ’without discussion or appeal’ in order to prevent costly legal delays

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Selling Scandinavia: the best things to recommend to clients in 2025

There’s never been so much attention on Scandinavia as luxury travellers seek cooler countries to visit and deeper cultural and wildlife experiences

How travel advisors can make the most of booking private homes in 2025

The founder of Hidden and Found says there is a big opportunity for agents to build up how they book private home stays for clients

Mandarin Oriental shares plans for luxury property collection following rebrand

The hospitality brand launched its exclusive collection of private villas in 2022 and is now looking to expand its offerings.

Lisbon to hold referendum on the future of short-term rentals

The city’s government will put the issue to residents, with questions likely to revolve around whether properties intended for housing should be permitted to be used as short-term rentals

Abercrombie & Kent introduces private villas collection in Italy

The luxury travel group has debuted its exclusive collection of Tuscany villas.

How this Scottish estate is making wild swimming luxurious

The private Aberdeen estate offers guests wild swimming with a premium twist.

Luxury hotel brand shares why Menorca is Balearics’ ‘best-kept secret’ ahead of new opening

Menorca farmhouse Santa Ana is the latest addition to Vestige’s collection of restored luxury properties

New riads unveiled at Kasbah Tamadot plans reopening after devastating earthquake

The six new riads at the luxury Moroccan resort will each have a private pool and Rooftop Tented Suite

Airbnb backs govt plans to tighten up rules around short-term lets

Firm says it has ‘long led calls’ for the introduction of a short-term lets register

Solmar Villa Holidays bolsters trade team with experienced hire

Villa specialist Solmar adds new member to its trade team, with expansion plans for 2024

Another villa specialist to up agent focus with new trade platform

Top Villas has more than 10,000 properties in its portfolio, and makes a play for agents in the UK with a new portal

Villa firms step in to fill the void left by the closure of James Villas

Solmar Villas has taken over 200 James Villas properties, pledging to do ’everything it can’ to support James Villas’ staff facing ’an uncertain future’

UK chalet operator sold to property tech firm

Ski Verbier Exclusive has a portfolio of chalets in the Swiss Alps

onefinestay woos agents with enhanced commission

Loyalty bonuses and a revamped agent portal are new from private rental company Onefinestay as it seeks to court agents