Host Planet Roadshow Nottinghamshire 2026: A full day built around direct bookings

The Host Planet Roadshow is heading to Nottinghamshire – and this one is all about taking back control of your bookings.

On Monday 14 September 2026, short-term rental hosts and property managers from across the Midlands will gather at One Call Stadium, home of Mansfield Town FC, for a full day of learning, networking, and practical strategy. The theme running through every session will be direct bookings: how to win them, how to power them with the right tech, and how to build a business that isn't entirely at the mercy of the OTAs.

Proudly delivered with our Event Partner, Simply Owners, the Nottingham Roadshow is a golden opportunity to engage with hosts in the Midlands, with a focus on sustainable growth and operational best practice in suburban and rural markets – including the Peak District on Nottinghamshire's doorstep.

Why direct bookings, and why now?

For most hosts, the OTA platforms are both the biggest source of bookings and the biggest cost. Direct bookings flip that equation: lower fees, a stronger relationship with your guest, repeat custom, and more resilience when regulation or algorithm changes shake up the market.

But going direct isn't just about a booking button on a website. It takes the right pricing strategy, the right technology stack, a clear handle on tax and regulation, and the confidence to market your properties as a real brand. The Nottinghamshire Roadshow event is designed to give you all of that in a single day – from the people who do it for a living.

Who you'll hear from at Host Planet Roadshow Nottinghamshire

The day brings together some of the most respected names in UK short-term rentals. You'll hear a regulation update from Janet Uttley, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), a data keynote from PriceLabs on what the numbers say about STR trends in Nottinghamshire and the Peak District, and a fireside chat on guests and brand featuring Rebecca Ward of Simply Owners and Lisa Roads of the Women in Short Term Rentals Community.

There's a tech panel with Hostaway and SuperControl on making direct bookings possible, a pricing session from Beyond and PriceLabs, and a tax update from Matt Jeffery of Zeal Tax. The afternoon culminates in The Direct Booking Challenge – a live competition with team pitches, prizes, and plenty of friendly rivalry.

The full agenda

All sessions take place at One Call Stadium, Mansfield, on 14 September 2026. Timings and some speakers are subject to final confirmation.

Time	Session	Speakers
9:30am	Registration and networking
10am	Welcome address
10:10am	Fireside chat: Holiday let regulation in the UK	Janet Uttley, STAA James Varley, Host Planet
10:40am	Roundtable icebreakers
11:20am	Fireside chat about dynamic pricing	Sharon Biggar, PriceLabs
11:40am	Fireside chat: Your guests, your business	Rebecca Ward, Simply Owners Lisa Roads, Women in Short Term Rentals
12pm	Meet the exhibitors
12:30pm	Panel: The tech that makes direct bookings possible	Luke Faulkner, SuperControl David Roberson, Hostaway
1pm	Panel: Price smarter, book direct	Ian Thompson, Beyond Sharon Biggar, PriceLabs
1:30pm	Networking lunch
2:30pm	Presentation: Tax update for short-term lets	Matt Jeffery, Zeal Tax
2:45pm	Roundtable competition: The direct booking challenge
3:30pm	Competition pitches
3:45pm	Presentation: How accessible hosting can boost direct bookings	Gillian Scotford, AccessibleUK
3:55pm	Meet the exhibitors
4:15pm	Competition winners and prize giving

What you'll walk away with

This is will be an engaging and collaborative day, not a sit-and-listen conference. Expect to leave with:

• A clearer direct booking strategy you can put into action straight away.

• An understanding of the tech stack – PMS, channel management, pricing – that makes going direct realistic.

• The latest on STR regulation and what it means for your business.

• A practical tax update for furnished holiday lets and short-term rentals.

• Local market data specific to Nottinghamshire, the Midlands, and Peak District.

• A room full of new contacts among hosts, managers, and suppliers.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors

The Nottinghamshire Roadshow is made possible by our Event Partner, Simply Owners, Strategic Partner, the STAA, Title Sponsor, PriceLabs, and Delivery Partner, Women in Short Term Rentals – with thanks to our sponsors, Beyond, Hostaway, Zeal, and SuperControl.

Save your spot

If you host or manage short-term lets anywhere in the UK – or you simply want to reduce your reliance on the OTAs and grow direct bookings – this is a day worth blocking out.

📍 One Call Stadium, Mansfield Town FC

📅 Monday 14 September 2026, 9am–5pm

🎟️ Tickets are just £40 each. Click here to register

📧 Questions? Email info@hostplanet.club

FAQs

When and where is the Host Planet Roadshow Nottinghamshire 2026? Monday 14 September 2026, 9am to 5pm, at One Call Stadium (Mansfield Town FC) in Nottinghamshire.

What is the theme of the event? Direct bookings. Every session is built around helping short-term rental hosts win more direct bookings and reduce their reliance on OTA platforms – covering pricing, technology, regulation, tax, and guest experience.

Who should attend? Short-term rental hosts, holiday let owners, and property managers across the Midlands and beyond, plus anyone in the STR supply chain wanting to connect with the regional community. The focus is on sustainable growth in suburban and rural markets.

Who is the Event Partner? Simply Owners is the Event Partner. The Roadshow is also supported by the STAA (Strategic Partner), PriceLabs (Title Sponsor), Women in Short-Term Rentals (Delivery Partner), and sponsors Beyond, Hostaway, Zeal, and SuperControl.

Who is speaking? Confirmed speakers include James Varley (Host Planet), Janet Uttley (STAA), Rebecca Ward (Simply Owners), Lisa Roads (Women in Short-Term Rentals), Luke Faulkner (SuperControl), David Roberson (Hostaway), Ian Thompson (PriceLabs), and Matt Jeffery (Zeal Tax), with further speakers to be confirmed.

How do I register? Click here to register or email info@hostplanet.club with any questions.

Host Planet Roadshow 2026 – uniting the short-term rental community across the UK.