Industry leader Andy McNulty joins Host Planet in mentorship role

We’re thrilled to announce that Andy McNulty, Co-Founder of Touch Stay, has joined Host Planet in a mentorship role to our Founder and CEO, James Varley.

Andy is one of the most respected and well-liked figures in the short-term rental industry, having co-founded Touch Stay – the widely adopted digital guidebook platform – and successfully scaled and exited the business after building a globally trusted brand. With deep experience in hospitality tech, founder-led growth, and strategic positioning, Andy brings invaluable insight to Host Planet at a pivotal moment of expansion.

“Andy is universally liked and respected in the short-term rental industry and having him in our corner is a game-changer,” said Host Planet Founder and CEO, James Varley. “He’s built a brand from scratch, developed an outstanding company culture, and navigated a successful exit. I’ve admired his journey with Touch Stay since joining the industry, and I’m incredibly grateful to have his guidance as Host Planet enters its next phase of growth.”

Andy said: "Short-term rentals come with their own mix of opportunities and challenges, and it’s great to see James bringing people together through Host Planet to tackle both. I’m really happy to be along for the ride and to support what he’s building!"

Host Planet continues to evolve as the go-to platform for short-term rental education, insight, and community. Since rebranding in April, we’ve grown exponentially, with podcast listeners and newsletter subscribers now in 90+ countries. In November, we’re partnering with Sykes Holiday Cottages to host Holiday Let Success, and in 2026, we’ll be organising the Host Planet Roadshow – a series of seven live events across the UK in collaboration with leading STR brands.

Bringing Andy McNulty on board marks a major milestone in Host Planet’s journey and signals our ongoing commitment to raising the bar for hosts, managers, and short-term rental professionals worldwide.