Join Host Planet and STAA at Coastal Communities Roadshow in Blackpool

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) will host its first Coastal Communities Roadshow in Blackpool next month – and Host Planet will be there.

The one-day event on Thursday 23 October will be attended by representatives from across the short-term rental ecosystem, including hosts, property managers, agencies, politicians, lobbyists, and suppliers.

Coastal Communities Roadshow Blackpool

• Date: Thursday 23 October

• Venue: Paradise Room, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

• Registration: 9:30am

• Educational sessions: 10am to 5pm

• Networking lunch: 1pm to 2:30pm

A host of influential people from the UK tourism sector will be attending, including:

• Chris Webb MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tourism and Hospitality

• Patricia Yates, CEO, VisitBritain and VisitEngland

• Kate Shane, Blackpool Tourism Ltd and Blackpool Tourism BID

• Graham Donoghue, Chair, STAA, and Group CEO, Forge Holiday Group

• Andy Fenner, Chief Executive, STAA

• Representatives from Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia

There will be discussions on how to put Blackpool and the Lancashire region firmly on the map. Sally Henry from Key Data will share details on demand, pricing, and trends to help power performance. There will be roundtable discussions on the new VisitEngland rating framework, plus practical takeaways to help people whatever their involvement in the tourism sector.

Book your place in Blackpool

A delegate ticket including the networking lunch is £96, while a delegate-only ticket is £60.

• Click here to book a delegate ticket including lunch

• Click here to book a delegate-only ticket

“I’m delighted to be welcoming the Short Term Accommodation Association to Blackpool. In Blackpool we know a thing or two about hospitality and tourism," said Mr Webb. "Like so many here, I’ve lived it, worked in it, and seen first-hand how it doesn’t just shape a place – it shapes people’s lives and entire communities. Tourism here isn’t just about business, it’s about people, pride, and connection."

Mr Webb added: "I’ve worked hard over the last year to make sure our national tourism conversation looks beyond city breaks and gives coastal communities the attention they deserve. This event is proof that the message is landing – global travel platforms, VisitBritain, local business leaders, and policymakers are now coming to Blackpool to talk about how we can regenerate coastal towns and create more opportunities for the people who live and work in them. This is a direct result of the relationships I have built as Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tourism and Hospitality over the past year.

"Blackpool has shown time and again that seaside destinations have the resilience, the creativity, and the offer to thrive – but we can’t do it alone. By bringing the sector here, we’re not just showcasing what our town can offer, we’re starting the conversations that can shape the future for coastal tourism across the UK.”