Short Stay Summit 2022 in London
Key Takeaways
- The Short Stay Summit returned in 2022
- Industry vendors and property managers got together and discuss what's important
- The Short Stay Summit is a yearly event in London
- Bookster discussed the Climate Emergency and how to create positive change.
The Short Stay Summit of 2022 was held on 19 May 2022 in Tobacco Docks, London.
The goal of the event was to share advice and knowledge on attracting bookings to your holiday lets, specialising in tech, tips for attracting bookings, and the latest industry trends.
There is a lot to learn from each other, and we're delighted to be able to hear and be inspired by the actions of other companies across the holiday let industry.
The main stage agenda focuses on capitalising for growth whilst the Workshops are full of actionable tips on Guest Experience, Marketing Mixes, and Maximising Revenue.
Bookster at the Short Stay Summit 2022
We joined the CEO Roundtable at 11.30, discussing the Challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in responding to the climate emergency.
We were delighted to be asked to join in this conversation, as part of our commitment to providing a holiday rental software service, whilst reducing our impact on climate change.
There is a lot to learn from each other, and we're delighted to be able to hear and be inspired by the actions of other companies across the holiday let industry.
We are involved in two projects to achieve this:
- Tourism Declares a climate emergency, an over-arching commitment to reducing the effect of tourism on the climate
- Directing 0.5% of our revenue to removing carbon from the atmosphere through our partnership with Stripe Climate projects
What is the Short Stay Summit 2022?
The Short Stay Summit 2021 is a collaborative conference organised by The European Holiday Home Association (EHHA), UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) and the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA).
The event will include educational presentations and round table discussions throughout the entire day, but with plenty of opportunities for networking.
We recommended:
Mainstage:
»» 10.00: An in-depth view into what 2022 is already telling us about the future of STR in Europe
Host: Dr. Wouter Geerts Skift
Speakers: Simon Bley, Statistician, European Commission, Eurostat - Julie Brinkman, CEO, Beyond - Vered Raviv Schwarz, President & COO, Guesty
»» 12.20: The great Destination Management Organisation reset, the whys and wherefores
Host: David Curtis-Brignell MBE, Tourism Reimagined
Speakers: Tracey Halliwell, Director of Tourism, London & Partners - Nick Brooks-Sykes, Marketing Manchester, Vice Chair of the Tourism Alliance
»» 2.10: Fireside Chat booking.com
Host: Paul Stevens, Editor, Short Term Rentalz
Speakers: Ryan Pearson, Regional Manager, Booking.com
»» 4:00 ‘Death by chrome tab’ - Tech landscape, How property managers can avoid burn out
Host: Jessica Gillingham Founder Abode PR
Speakers: Richard Bridger, Founder Hospiria - Srin Madipalli, CEO, Listify - Steve Davis, CEO Operto - Humphery Bowles, SUPERHOG, COO
»» 4:40 "The Great Resignation" Preparing your company for a world with fewer available resources
Host: Julia Lane Napolski Principal, Parlay Vous
Speakers: Richard Bridger, Founder Hospiria - Paul Farrer, Founder, Aspire Recruitment - Helen Hickin, CEO & Founder, ICON
Workshops:
»» 2:40 Finding the right Marketing Mix to help grow your business
Host: Damian Sheridan - The Book Direct Show
Speakers: Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies, CMO, Touch Stay - Mark Simpson, Founder, Boostly - James Cassidy, Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA, Expedia Group - Mieke van den Nouland, Global Commercial Excellence Manager, Booking
»» 4:00 The Secret to an Exceptional Guest Experience GX
Host: Brian Hamaoui Founder & CEO at Allevo Homes Co-host of GuestX podcast
Speakers: Jeremy Gall, CEO, Breezeway - Matthew Loney, CEO, Xplorie - Veronica Rivas, Director, Business Development, Homes & Villas by Marriott International - Julie George, Author /Speaker at Million Dollar Host
Find out more about the Short Stay Summit
Visit the Short Stay Summit website for more details of future events.
We'll be attending self-catering and holiday rentals events throughout 2022.
We're committed to attending virtually or in person, to share our knowledge and support the self-catering industry to grow. If you'd like to meet, please get in touch.
Attending industry events is key for the industry vendors and property managers to get together and discuss what's important right now. The Short Stay Summit is a yearly event which brings together the industry for open discussion and learning.
