letzrent is an innovative service and digitalisation company that is rethinking professional short-term rentals in Luxembourg. Our goal: more sustainability, flexibility and digitalisation in the hospitality industry, with real added value for society.
At the centre of our approach is the concept of ‘temporary home sharing during owner absences’. Instead of permanently converting vacant properties into traditional holiday flats – which creates a shortage of living space and social tensions in many places – we enable owners to rent out their flats or houses to tourists in a professional, legally compliant and convenient manner exclusively during their absence. This solution opens up additional capacity for tourism without compromising the regional housing supply.
Our innovation is to use existing housing resources intelligently, digitally and flexibly – for guests looking for authentic, comfortable and modern accommodation and for owners who want to make the most of their property while travelling and keep it in top condition. Thanks to our comprehensive service and professional cleaning, the flats are always maintained and kept to the same standard as high-quality hotel accommodation. As a result, hosts not only benefit from additional income, but also maintain the value of their property in the long term.
letzrent takes care of the entire organisation for owners and guests – from digital booking processing, automated price optimisation, occupancy management and guest communication to the coordination of housekeeping and cleaning. Our platform makes it possible to manage bookings from various channels (e.g. Airbnb, Booking, Letzstay.com) centrally and efficiently and guarantees seamless occupancy thanks to intelligent gap-filling algorithms.
The proof of concept has already been successful:
We have successfully implemented the model with two owners, with excellent guest reviews, increased occupancy and a win-win situation for all involved. The owners report a noticeable relief, the additional turnover is welcome and the guests experience a piece of real Luxembourg.
A key element of our success is our close collaboration with the APTR (Association pour la Promotion du Tourisme Rural).
As a multiplier for digitalisation and quality, we bring our innovations directly to over 60 association members in rural areas through presentations, workshops and personal advice. In particular, we have supported APTR members with customised information, legal guidelines and personal support during the introduction and practical implementation of the new Airbnb law. Through this active role in the industry, we have an impact far beyond individual properties and make a lasting contribution to the professionalisation of the entire sector.
We also played a key role in the modernisation of the most important platform for rural accommodation, gites.lu, and supported its migration to the national tourism portal (LFT). Our expertise also significantly strengthened the APTR’s social media presence. In direct dialogue with the ‘Direction du Tourisme’ ministry, we are committed to pioneering digital solutions, quality standards and sustainable development.
letzrent is an innovative, scalable model that opens up new ways of tourism accommodation, minimises vacancies, makes optimum use of resources and delights hosts and guests alike. Our aim is to establish this principle as an integral part of future-oriented, sustainable and digital tourism in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.