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STRz SUMMIT – 18 October – London

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Schedule and Timings

A great opportunity to widen your business contacts over a light breakfast

With IHM CEO Piers Brown 

IHM CEO Piers Brown welcomes attendees to the 2023 ShortTermRentalz Summit.

Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg

Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg highlights the reasons for the inaugural ShortTermRentalz Summit and why now

Research overview with Sally Henry [Key Data Dashboard] 

Sally Henry, vice president of business development, EMEA, Key Data Dashboard, delves into the state of the global short-term rental marketplace and the major emerging trends based on the latest research.

Investors and industry analysts place the spotlight on the latest trends across the mergers and acquisitions [M&A] and investment landscape. What’s hot and what’s not, as well as their predictions for the year ahead.

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Senior leaders explore how to grow quality inventory, whilst maintaining the balance of supply and demand. What are the opportunities and challenges faced?

Moderator:

  • Paul Stevens, editor – short-term rentals, International Hospitality Media

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A deep dive into the regulatory landscape, including the acceleration of professionalisation in the sector. Tips on how to move dialogue forward with regulators, and how the industry can combat negative public perceptions to continue innovating.

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Speakers:

  • Steve Lowy, chairman, Association of Serviced Apartment Providers [ASAP], and British Educational Travel Association [BETA]
  • Dr Amaryllis Verhoeven, Head of Unit, Digital Transformation of Industry at European Commission 
  • Máire Ní Mhurchú, chairperson, Irish Self Catering Federation

Unlimited desire vs limited resources?

How should the travel and hospitality industries take meaningful action to become more sustainable, weighing up the benefits and costs to businesses to test their commitment to sustainability?

Moderators:

  • Paul Stevens, editor – short-term rentals, International Hospitality Media

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With the rise of neobanks, fintech startups and digital currencies [e.g. cryptocurrency], a group of industry tech powerhouses discuss the latest innovations and product launches to make transacting easier. What are the potential risks and benefits within the digital trust and security landscape?

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Speakers:

  • James Lemon, global lead – Travel, Transport, Leisure & Automotive, Stripe
  • Jonathan Dranko, SVP, hospitality go-to-market hospitality, Planet
 

Lunchtime networking break with keynote speaker:

Motion: Direct bookings are more expensive than booking with OTAs

Two proposers and two opposers battle it out. Where do you sit? Join the direct booking v OTA debate.

Moderator:

Piers Brown, CEO, International Hospitality Media

Proposers of the motion:

  • Plum Guide TBC

Opposers of the motion:

Private equity and investment continues to surge into the outdoor lodging space (holiday lodges and parks, pop up accommodation, glamping sites, RVs), riding the staycation boom. With record premiums being achieved, will this continue or are there headwinds gathering? can the offering appeal to a broader demographic? what effect will the cost of living crisis have on demand and valuations? how are country hotels with large grounds developing to get a premium slice of the action? what’s next?

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The evolving landscape of innovation 

From the integration of AI, ML and ChatGPT to the evolution of the guest experience, how can property managers leverage the right technology for their businesses to stay ahead?
Three entrepreneurs have eight minutes each to convince you their latest tech innovation will be the game-changer the short-term rental industry needs the most.

Moderator:

  • Emma Cole, head of product and partner marketing, Touch Stay

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Beach Retreats

Ben Harper, CEO of Watergate Bay Hotel, Beach Retreats and Another Place, presents the opportunity for coastal aparthotels

Is guest loyalty an attainable ambition for short-term rentals? What can the industry learn from more traditional lodging verticals [e.g. hotels] when it comes to retaining guests and driving repeat business?

Moderator:

  • Eloise Hanson, editor – hospitality, International Hospitality Media

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With the trend towards experience over whole ownership, what are the long-term prospects of membership clubs, including home exchange platforms, fractional ownership, timeshare and destination clubs, and is public perception towards them shifting, who is the future customer? how can short-term rentals benefit?

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There are several different mixed use accommodation models that can be applied to a building. These include hotel short-stay, extended stay / serviced apartments, build-to-rent and purpose built student accommodation. A deep dive into the opportunities and challenges faced between accommodation owners, investors and developers, management companies, master lessors, brands and agents to drive operational efficiencies and maximise yields. What’s right for your building?

Moderator:

  • George Sell, editor-in-chief, International Hospitality Media

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Join industry CEOs for a deep dive on the convergence affecting the travel, hospitality and real estate segments – what does the future hold?

Speakers:

Paul Stevens, editor – short-term rentals at International Hospitality Media, highlights the key learnings from the day.

Spark conversations with those you’ve been meaning to connect with all day over a drink or two.

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