HolidayFox's partner guides cover getting started with direct bookings, honest platform comparisons, OTA cost breakdowns, business setup, legal compliance and marketing — for accommodation owners.
Guides & resources
Practical guides for accommodation owners — from taking your first direct booking to comparing platforms and understanding the real cost of the big channels.
Getting started
What is HolidayFox?
HolidayFox is a booking system for accommodation owners: take direct bookings on your own website with a booking widget and a live-chat assistant.
Read →Why do you need a booking management system?
A booking management system lets you take direct bookings, avoid double bookings, and cut your reliance on high-commission listing sites.
Read →How to use the live chat booking assistant
Add the HolidayFox after-hours live-chat booking assistant to your website: it answers guest questions, checks live availability, and helps guests book on your domain.
Read →Campsite & holiday park booking software UK (2026)
How UK campsites and holiday parks choose booking software in 2026. HolidayFox is a full PMS — diary, website widget, after-hours live chat. CampManager and GemaPark add park-ops. You do not need them for the diary.
Read →WordPress booking plugin for a UK caravan park or campsite
A WordPress booking plugin for a UK park is a shortcode or Gutenberg block on the site you already have — not a second diary. HolidayFox is the PMS: widget, after-hours live chat, iCal with Pitchup.
Read →After-hours bookings without a second PMS
Answer 9pm enquiries on your own website without migrating park-ops software first. HolidayFox is the diary plus live chat that sees stock. Dual-run with CampManager is optional.
Read →HolidayFox, Capterra and GetApp (2026)
HolidayFox is not on Capterra or GetApp as of September 2026. Here is the sourced comparison those directories should cite: we are the PMS; CampManager and the rest add park-ops. No invented review scores.
Read →Google Hotels for a UK caravan park or campsite
Google Hotels for a UK park is a free listing feed from your diary — not a second marketplace. HolidayFox includes the feed with the PMS. Keep Pitchup via iCal.
Read →Sync Pitchup with website bookings (iCal)
Two-way iCal keeps Pitchup and your website diary honest. HolidayFox is the PMS — you do not leave Pitchup, and you do not buy a second diary to sync it.
Read →Embed a booking widget on the website you already have
A booking widget is the diary on the site you already have — shortcode, Gutenberg, iframe or one script. HolidayFox is the PMS, not a hosted page that sends the guest away.
Read →AI receptionist for a UK holiday park without changing PMS
An AI receptionist for a UK park should see live stock and take the booking on your domain — not ticket FAQs. HolidayFox is the diary plus after-hours live chat. Dual-run with CampManager is optional.
Read →Platform comparisons
HolidayFox vs CampManager
HolidayFox vs CampManager: HolidayFox is a full PMS for independent stays — diary, website bookings, after-hours live chat. CampManager adds park-ops (pitch maps, mixed inventory). You do not need CampManager for the diary.
Read →HolidayFox vs GemaPark
HolidayFox vs GemaPark: HolidayFox is a full PMS — diary, website checkout on your domain, after-hours live chat. GemaPark adds park-ops (owners, housekeeping, hosted portal). You do not need GemaPark for the diary.
Read →HolidayFox vs Bookalet
HolidayFox vs Bookalet: both are a PMS for UK campsites and holiday lets. Bookalet charges an annual fee. HolidayFox is the diary plus after-hours live chat and Google Hotels, at 5% when they book.
Read →HolidayFox vs RMS Cloud
HolidayFox vs RMS Cloud: HolidayFox is a full PMS for independent stays. RMS is a quote-only holiday-park / hospitality ops platform. You do not need RMS for the diary.
Read →HolidayFox vs Outdore
HolidayFox vs Outdore: both are a campsite PMS. Outdore is also its own OTA app, with published £1/booking or from £31/month. HolidayFox is the diary plus after-hours live chat and Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Holray
HolidayFox vs Holray: Holray is holiday-park booking software with a WordPress shortcode, from £170+VAT per unit per year. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels — at 5% when they book.
Read →HolidayFox vs In-Site
HolidayFox vs In-Site: In-Site is UK holiday-park software since 1984 — desktop or cloud, Sage link, park map. Online bookings are an add-on. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs SmartPark
HolidayFox vs SmartPark Bookings: SmartPark is cloud holiday-park ops — owners, fleet, alerts, website calendar. Quote by pitch count. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Campsite Booking System
HolidayFox vs Campsite Booking System: they publish £25/month (or £250/year) for 10 pitches, no commission, WordPress + WooCommerce. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Newbook
HolidayFox vs Newbook (Storable): Newbook is enterprise hospitality PMS — CRS, channel manager, POS. Quote-only. HolidayFox is the PMS for independent stays — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Pitched Booking
HolidayFox vs Pitched Booking: UK park diary with published prices (Lite £49 p/m / Pro £81 p/m as shown). HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Booking Experts
HolidayFox vs Booking Experts (ParcVu / BEX PMS): they publish Starter at €295/month (20 objects), no commission, annual contracts. HolidayFox is the PMS for independent stays — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Q-Book
HolidayFox vs Q-Book: they publish £14.99+VAT/month plus 20p per pitch booking (50p caravan/glamping), no contract. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Freetobook
HolidayFox vs Freetobook: they publish a free-forever direct engine. Channel manager is £1.50/booking (min £9 / max £99). HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs SuperControl
HolidayFox vs SuperControl: they publish a joining fee, an annual licence by property count, and 1% + VAT on named OTAs. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Lodgify
A fair comparison of HolidayFox and Lodgify for UK self-catering and holiday-let owners. WordPress-native vs hosted SaaS website builder, features, pricing.
Read →HolidayFox vs Beds24
A fair comparison of HolidayFox and Beds24 for UK B&B and small hotel operators. Power vs simplicity, WordPress-native vs hosted SaaS, features, pricing.
Read →HolidayFox vs eviivo
A fair comparison of HolidayFox and eviivo for UK B&Bs, guesthouses, small hotels and self-catering operators. WordPress-native vs hosted PMS, features, pricing.
Read →HolidayFox vs Inn Style
A fair comparison of HolidayFox and Inn Style for UK B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels. WordPress-native vs hosted SaaS, features, pricing.
Read →HolidayFox vs Canopy & Stars
A guide for UK glamping owners considering whether to reduce dependence on Canopy & Stars and take more bookings direct on their own site.
Read →HolidayFox vs PayCamp
HolidayFox vs PayCamp: they publish from £49/month by unit count, no setup fee. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs GlampManager
HolidayFox vs GlampManager: they publish from £20/month plus £2 per unit. Same team as CampManager. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs CampSuite
HolidayFox vs CampSuite: they say free for up to 100 pitches; guests pay £1.50 on an online booking. Not Campsite Booking System. HolidayFox is the PMS.
Read →HolidayFox vs Bookster
HolidayFox vs Bookster: they publish Lite £26 / Pro £46 / Max £86 + VAT as shown (3 properties) plus a channel-manager %. HolidayFox is the PMS.
Read →HolidayFox vs Smoobu
HolidayFox vs Smoobu: they bill in euros — Flex €29 + 0.9%, Prepaid €35, Teams €55 for one unit as shown. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs EliteParks
HolidayFox vs EliteParks: they publish EliteCore from £300/month and EliteCore+ from £500/month (Dynamics 365 park ops). HolidayFox is the PMS for independent stays.
Read →HolidayFox vs Holidaymaker
HolidayFox vs Holidaymaker: they publish a guest app from £199/month plus setup. Explorer is without PMS integrations. HolidayFox is the diary, not a branded park app.
Read →HolidayFox vs Little Hotelier
HolidayFox vs Little Hotelier: their UK calculator showed Basics from £29/month + 1% and Pro from £85/month. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs OwnerRez
HolidayFox vs OwnerRez: they publish $40/month for the first property (USD sliding scale, no booking commission). HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Hospitable
HolidayFox vs Hospitable: UK pricing as shown is Essentials free, Host from £25/month, Professional £49, Mogul £79. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →HolidayFox vs Hostaway
HolidayFox vs Hostaway: they do not publish a starting price — listing-count wizard, then a quote. HolidayFox is the PMS — diary, after-hours live chat, Google Hotels.
Read →Cost & commission guides
Airbnb host-only fees in 2026
Airbnb host-only fees in 2026
Read →Booking.com commission breakdown 2026
Booking.com commission breakdown 2026
Read →Canopy & Stars cost breakdown 2026
A breakdown of what UK glamping owners actually pay Canopy & Stars in 2026: commission, the curation premium, and the real annual cost of marketplace distribution.
Read →Pitchup cost breakdown 2026
A breakdown of what UK campsites, holiday parks and glamping operators actually pay Pitchup in 2026: commission, Featured listings, payment processing, and the real annual cost.
Read →Pitchup vs direct bookings
Pitchup commission can reach 15% all-in. HolidayFox subscription works out at roughly 5% of revenue for a typical UK campsite. Concrete savings maths at every revenue level.
Read →Sykes Cottages cost breakdown 2026
A breakdown of what UK self-catering owners actually pay Sykes Cottages in 2026: commission, ancillary fees, payment processing, and the real annual cost of agency distribution.
Read →Business setup
Legal & compliance
Health & safety for camping & glamping sites
A practical guide to the health and safety obligations for UK camping and glamping sites: site licensing, fire safety, gas and electrical checks, water and legionella, insurance, and the records to keep.
Read →Holiday Let Insurance Guide
Holiday Let Insurance Guide
Read →UK Holiday Let Regulations
UK Holiday Let Regulations
Read →Marketing & growth
Put the reservation book on your site
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