Attention short-term rental managers and Airbnb hosts! Mark your calendars for the 27th of April 2023, as the leading European business conference, Short Stay Summit, for short-term rental property managers and owners will be held at Old Billingsgate in London. Organized by the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), and the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), this event promises to be an exceptional experience for industry professionals.
Organizers
The event is organized by the European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), and the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA). With their wealth of experience in the short-term rental industry, they bring together industry stakeholders to expand networks, exchange best practices, and learn from one another.
Join the Rental Scale-Up Panel
We are thrilled to announce that our media publication, Rental Scale-Up, is a media partner for this event. Our founder, Thibault Masson, will be hosting a panel called “Breaking the Mold: Examining Unique Formats and Distribution Channels within Short-Term Rentals.”
Join Thibault Masson and panelists Graham Foulds (COO, Plum Guide), Enrique Planas (Head of Business Development Southern Europe, Holidu), and Juan Miguel Rivera Pecunia (CEO, Otium Rentals), who will be discussing the various formats available within the short-term rental market. From luxury villas to fully automated aparthotels, we’ll explore what part of the market they represent and distribution options, including direct bookings, beyond popular channels like Airbnb, Booking, and Vrbo. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to better understand the multifaceted short-term rental industry!
Other Short Stay Summit sessions of note
Here’s just a sample of the sessions:
- Keynote: Airbnb’s Vision
- Expedia Fireside
- Invest for the Guest
- Navigating the Next Wave
- Networking and Exhibitor Hall
- Beyond Leisure
- “Somewhere, Anywhere”
- Accessing the Money
- “Pay as you go” Living
- Integration or Marketplace?
- The Future of Tech: What’s Next
- Revenue is King!
High-Profile Speakers for the Short Stay Summit 2023
The event will feature a remarkable lineup of speakers, including:
- Merilee Karr, Chair, STAA and Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat
- Ariane Gorin, President Expedia for Business at Expedia Group
- Alex Vuilleumier, COO, Lodgify
- Fausto Vieira da Silva, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Pricelabs
- Maria Flores Portillo, Managing Director EMEA, Beyond
- Andreas Buschermöhle, Co-founder Wheelhouse
- Madison Rifkin, CEO, Mount
- Andrew Bate, CEO Safely
- Matt Loney, President & CEO, Xplorie
- Steve Milo, CEO and Founder, VTrips
- Tim Rosolio, VP, Partner Success Vacation Rentals Expedia Group
- Vered Raviv-Schwarz, President & COO Guesty
- Demi Horvat, CEO, AirDNA
- Ryan Pearson, Regional Manager, UK/IE, Booking.com
- Johannes Siebers, CEO Holidu
- Steve Davis, CEO, Operto
- Richard Bridger, COO, Hospiria
- James Kinnersly, Sales Director at AirDNA
- Louise Birritteri, CEO Pikl
- James Cassidy, Sr. Director, Partner Success, Vrbo, part of the Expedia Group
- Mark Simpson, Founder Boostly
- Simon Lehmann, CEO / Co-Founder, AJL Atelier
- Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, CMO, Touch Stay
- Sally Henry, VP Business Development, Key Data
- Dr. Wouter Geets, Head of Research, Skift
- Mieke van den Nouland, Commercial Excellence Manager, Booking.com
- Amiad Soto, CEO & Co-Founder Guesty
- Will Parry, Altido, CEO
- Amanda Cupples, GM for Northern Europe Airbnb
- Jeremy Gall, CEO, Breezeway
- John Crosby, COO, Awaze
- Alexander Limpert, CEO, GuestReady
- Veronique Lalonde, COO & Co-Founder Angel Host
- Yoav Roth, CRO, Duve
- Andrew Martyn, CEO Your.Rentals
- Veronica Rivas, Director, Business Development Homes and Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
- Dale Smith, Founder & CEO The SDD Smith Group
- Christopher Dillon, Head of Business Development UK/Ireland Avantio
Come and meet us
In conclusion, this industry event offers a valuable opportunity for short-term rental managers, Airbnb hosts, and stakeholders to learn from industry experts and engage in discussions with fellow professionals. It is a chance to attend informative sessions and explore various aspects of the short-term rental industry. If you are interested, consider attending Thibault Masson’s panel on “Breaking the Mold: Examining Unique Formats and Distribution Channels within Short-Term Rentals.” Secure your spot to gain insights and network with peers in the industry.
