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Worldwide: Entries have opened for the seventh Shortyz Awards. The ceremony will take place on 21 April at The Westin London City Hotel.
Companies from across the global short-term rental and holiday rental sectors are now able to submit entries until 23:59 GMT on 23rd February 2026. You can enter as many categories as you wish and are eligible for at no cost.
To submit your entries, visit our dedicated entries platform here . For full information on the respective categories and their criteria, follow this link here. You can book your tickets for the awards here.
The Shortyz judges will be looking for high-quality, evidence-based entries that specifically fulfil all the outlined criteria. Entries can be written in text or bullet point form, and be supported by additional documentation [e.g. PDFs], images and video.
This year’s awards introduce two new categories:
- Best Travel Influencer
- Best Safety and Security Initiative
The other categories are as follows:
- Sustainability
- Consumer Champion Award
- Rentalpreneur
- Best Leisure Property Management Company
- Best Urban Property Management Company
- Most Effective Use of Social Media
- Best App
- Best Use of AI and Technology
- Best Sales and Marketing Campaign
- Team of the Year
- Best Property Management System
- Best OTA
- Guest Experience Award
- Best Ancillary Service Provider
- Innovator / Disruptor Award
- Rising Star
- Pioneer / Industry Leader
- Best Interior Design
- Best Holiday Site Operator
Highlights:
- Entries are now open for the seventh Shortyz Awards, taking place on 21 April 2026 at The Westin London City Hotel.
- Companies and individuals across the global short-term rental and holiday rental sectors can submit entries until 23:59 GMT on 23 February 2026, free of charge.
- Submissions can be entered in as many eligible categories as desired, via the dedicated entries platform.
- The judging panel will assess entries based on how well they meet the specific criteria, with the option to upload supporting documents, images, and video.
- Two new categories have been introduced for 2026: Best Travel Influencer and Best Safety and Security Initiative.
- The other categories include Sustainability, Consumer Champion Award, Rentalpreneur, Best Leisure Property Management Company, Best Urban Property Management Company, Most Effective Use of Social Media, Best App, Best Use of AI and Technology, Best Sales and Marketing Campaign, Team of the Year, Best Property Management System, Best OTA, Guest Experience Award, Best Ancillary Service Provider, Innovator / Disruptor Award, Rising Star, Pioneer / Industry Leader, Best Interior Design, and Best Holiday Site Operator.
- Full category details, criteria, and ticket bookings for the ceremony are available on the Shortyz website.
