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On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, James Varley sits down with Andy Fenner, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), to announce the Host Planet Roadshow 2026 – a national series built for short-term rental hosts, property managers, agencies, and industry professionals.

Kicking off in Cornwall in February 2026 and rolling through Portsmouth, London, Nottingham, Bath, Chester, and Edinburgh, the roadshow will bring practical guidance, policy clarity, and real-world hosting tips to the regions that power the UK’s short-term rental economy.

Host Planet and STAA are teaming up to deliver hands-on sessions and candid conversations with industry leaders and local stakeholders. Expect updates on regulation and compliance, frameworks for raising standards, and concrete tactics to grow responsibly – alongside structured networking and data-led insights tailored to each city’s market realities.

Key takeaways:

1. Host Planet x STAA partnership. The 2026 roadshow is a joint effort to professionalise the sector, align on best practice, and channel regional feedback into national advocacy, so hosts have both practical tools and a stronger voice.

2. Built for action, not theory. Each stop features regulation demystified, compliance checklists, and revenue/operations playbooks (with local case studies), plus time for Q&As and on-the-spot problem solving with experts.

3. Local focus, national impact. By visiting Cornwall, Portsmouth, London, Nottingham, Bath, Chester, and Edinburgh, the series meets hosts where they operate – helping them raise standards, connect with peers and partners, and shape the policy conversation from the ground up.

1:16 Host Planet Roadshow 2026

2:14 The importance of regional events

5:06 Your chance to connect with the industry

6:44 Take part in crucial conversations with politicians

9:02 Learning from others is essential

10:18 James outlines details of the full Host Planet Roadshow 2026

11:37 The soon-to-be-unveiled registration scheme

13:29 Why the registration scheme is good news for the holiday let sector

16:01 It’s vital the registration scheme is simple and easy-to-use

17:23 STAA lobbying: the government needs to understand the benefits of our industry

20:04 The benefits of supporting the STAA

21:56 Join the STAA for just £15 per month: https://ukstaa.org/

23:10 Individual shout-out: Diane Lloyd

27:06 What you can do to protect the STR industry

Get in touch with the STAA: [email protected]

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Andy Fenner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyfenner2025/

Short Term Accommodation Association: https://ukstaa.org/

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The Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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