In a move to reshape how short-term rental (STR) hosts learn and scale, Hospitable has announced two new, free initiatives that connect hosts directly with those who truly understand their day-to-day challenges: fellow STR owners and property managers.
Pierre-Camille Hamana, Founder and CEO of Hospitalable said: “While there's no shortage of software or expert advice in the world of short-term rentals, nothing compares to hearing from hosts in the trenches. We've seen firsthand how powerful it can be when hosts connect and learn from each other, and believe that connecting hosts to each other is the most effective way to improve the entire vacation rental ecosystem. By putting hosts in the spotlight and creating opportunities for them to share their stories, strategies and lessons, we're building a community rooted in real-world expertise.”
“Host to Host: A Short-Term Rental Mastermind” will be held January 28-29, 5-8pm ET.
Later this month, Vacation Rentals will introduce its management platform “Host to Host: A Short-Term Rental Mastermind”, A two-day, entirely virtual conference where only the hosts take the stage. In a move away from the STR industry's traditional reliance on seller-driven advice – which is often disconnected from the reality of driving vacation rentals – the event offers attendees an unbiased look at the successes, pitfalls and strategies of Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Agoda, and more. , and has built successful businesses across platforms such as direct booking channels.
The conference spanned eight 45-minute sessions, each diving into key topics such as onboarding and designing properties, leveraging social media for direct bookings and incorporating AI to streamline operations. Each session also concludes with an open Q&A, allowing attendees to ask off-the-cuff questions and get practical answers from those with direct property management experience.
To coincide with the conference, Hospitable is launching “Your host mentor”, a free coaching hub featuring bite-sized video tutorials led by top performing STR operators. These tutorials provide a behind-the-scenes look at how hosts tackle challenges like guest communication, multi-channel distribution, and revenue optimization, as well as guidance on how to maximize Hospitable's platform. These videos not only provide step-by-step instructions, but also offer a springboard for hosts looking to engage directly with contributors – whether through one-on-one consultations, social media Q&As or additional paid services.
By linking new and experienced hosts, Hospitable aims to foster a genuine culture of knowledge-sharing that empowers hosts at every stage of their journey.