Host Planet named Headline Media Partner for Short Stay Summit '26

We’re thrilled to announce that Host Planet will be the Headline Media Partner for next year’s Short Stay Summit, the flagship conference for the short-term rental industry, organised by the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA).

As Headline Media Partner, Host Planet will amplify the Summit across our full ecosystem, helping attendees, sponsors, and speakers get maximum value before, during, and after the event. On the day, the Host Planet team will be on-site with a stand and involved in key panel discussions with operators, tech leaders, and policymakers.

This collaboration builds on the Host Planet Roadshow, where the STAA is a key strategic partner. The Roadshow will visit seven locations across the UK in 2026, starting in Cornwall on 5 February. The London leg of the Roadshow will take place a day after the Summit, at the Royal Over-Seas League in St James’s, on 23 April.

"The Summit will reach even more people across our industry"

James Varley, Founder & CEO, Host Planet, said: “The Short Stay Summit has become the UK and Europe’s most important gathering for short-term rentals – where real operators swap playbooks and the industry sets its direction for the year ahead. We’re excited to partner with the STAA as Headline Media Partner, bringing the conversations on stage to a bigger audience and shining a light on the practical ideas, tools, and relationships that help hosts and managers build successful and sustainable businesses.”

Andrew Fenner, Chief Executive, STAA, said: "At the STAA, supporting new businesses in our sector is part of our mission so we’re delighted to have Host Planet as our Headline Media Partner for the 2026 Short Stay Summit. The STAA works for businesses across STR tourism, helping hosts and operators access the guidance, tools, and connections they need to thrive. This partnership ensures the ideas and opportunities shared at the Summit will reach even more people across our industry."

How to get involved in the Short Stay Summit '26

Next year’s Summit will be bigger and better than ever before. It will again be held at Old Billingsgate, close to the Tower of London in central London. A series of fringe events will be held both before and after the Summit (including the London leg of the Host Planet Roadshow). Watch this space for further details.

Click here to secure your ticket for the Short Stay Summit.

See you in London for the Short Stay Summit

The short-term rental sector is evolving quickly – professional standards are rising, data and AI are reshaping decision-making, guest expectations are higher, and regulation is maturing. Together with the STAA, Host Planet will make sure the most important ideas from the Summit travel far beyond the room, giving the entire community the clarity and confidence to grow.

See you in London on 22 April 2026.