AUGUST 2026
OWNER NEWSLETTER
Booking Trends We’re Watching
Meet Your Summer Guest Making an Impact Together
A Message from Your Partners It’s been quite a Summer and we have been excited to see travelers head back to the Texas coast! This is the heart of our peak season; the time of year we've been preparing for all year. This is when every department comes together to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests and maximize results for our owners. Recently, our team achieved a company milestone with 78 back-to-back stays in a single day— our busiest day ever. From reservations, housekeeping, and our in-house laundry facility to maintenance and guest services, every department played a role in making it a success. We're incredibly proud of our entire team and the dedication they continue to show during our busiest time of year. Every property attracts a different traveler and has its own unique booking pattern. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all pricing strategy, we tailor pricing and marketing based on how guests actually book each property. This approach helps us position each property based on its booking behavior, connecting the right guest with the right property at the right price and the right time. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We truly appreciate the opportunity to care for your investment and are grateful for another successful summer together. Marnie, Christi, Charlie & Terry
Right Property. Right Price. Right Time. Why Different Properties Require Different Pricing Strategies
Every property attracts a different traveler and has a unique booking pattern. Rather than applying the same pricing strategy to every home, we tailor our pricing and marketing based on how guests actually book each property. That revenue strategy is what we call "Right Property. Right Price. Right Time.” By aligning pricing with demand earlier in the booking window, we've shifted significantly more reservations into the 31–60 day booking window, reducing our reliance on last-minute bookings.
Why Timing Matters Booking earlier doesn't just improve occupancy—it also protects pricing. Larger homes command substantially higher average daily rates when they're reserved in advance, while smaller properties maintain more consistent pricing throughout the booking window.
*Data Reflects Bookings Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Weekend. Arrival Dates: May 22 September 7, 2026
The larger the property, the earlier guests book—and the greater the pricing advantage. That's why our pricing strategy isn't one-size-fits-all. Every property is positioned differently based on its booking behavior, helping connect the right guest with the right property, at the right price, at the right time.
A Few New Ways We’re Making Every Stay Better. They say the devil is in the details… and we believe the little things matter. We’re always looking for ways to make your property better and create an even better experience for your guests. That’s why we’re adding a few new touches to every stay:
Upgraded, environmentally conscious bathroom amenities Tamper-proof salt and pepper All linens and standardized bedding, including mattress and pillow protectors Pool towels for homes with private pools These may seem like small details, but they can make a big difference in the guest experience while also helping us take better care of your property. Better for your guests. Better for your property. More value for you. It’s just one more way Port A Escapes is continuing to invest in the properties we manage and make every stay better—without adding more cost to our owners.
Meet Your Guest! Guest loyalty continues to be one of our greatest strengths. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 29% of all bookings came from repeat guests who know and trust Port A Escapes. These returning travelers demonstrate the value of investing in long-term guest relationships that benefit our homeowners year after year.
Active Users by Age 55-64 15.3%
Female VS Male
25-34 28%
45-54 27.1%
60%
40%
35-44 29.7%
Where They Travel From? Out of State Amarillo / Panhandle
How Did They Find Your Property? Other Channels 4%
4%
7% Dallas/Fort Worth
Austin / Central TX San Antonio / Hill Country
Other Channels
48%
16% 29% 31% 3%
20%
Houston
7%
29%
Coastal Bend
Avg Nights
Total Nights Booked
Avg Daily Rate
4
8,212
$339.82
4
4,513
$338.50
3
2,701
$237.20
3
511
$148.06
Community - We are all about it! New Life for Left Behind Items A big thank you to our team for helping give unclaimed guest left-behind items a second life. Throughout the season, unclaimed clothing, glasses, children's toys, pillows, hair tools, and other forgotten belongings are collected for donation. Niki Peterson takes the time to wash the pillows, organize the donations, and personally deliver them to both RCI Recovery Center Inc. and Hope House. Thanks to her efforts and the generosity of our team, these items are able to support individuals and families in our community instead of going to waste.
Supporting Port Aransas Traditions Port A Escapes was proud to support two of Port Aransas’ beloved fishing traditions this year, sponsoring the Grand Slam and serving as a Silver Sponsor for the Deep Sea Roundup. We’re honored to support the local fishing community and the events that make Port Aransas such a special place to call home.
Our G.O.A.T. Award We're also excited to recognize our very first G.O.A.T. (Going Overboard Assisting the Team) Award recipient. Voted on by her peers, Reservationist Angel Larson earned this honor for her outstanding teamwork, willingness to help others, and dedication to going above and beyond for both her team and our guests. Congratulations, Angel!