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10/01/2026

AI, statutory regulation, guest experience – and what happens next following the demise of Visit Cornwall.

Andy Easton from Beach Retreats shares a preview of some of the key topics that will be discussed at the first Host Planet Roadshow, taking place in Cornwall on Thursday, 5 February at the Oceanside Hotel, Newquay.

If you’re hosting or managing property in Cornwall, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Tickets are available now for just £40 each: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-roadshow

The Roadshow is being held in collaboration with the Short Term Accommodation Association, PriceLabs, and the Women in Short Term Rentals Community. Joining us for every stop of the Roadshow are Beyond: Dynamic Pricing, Hostaway, Zeal, and SuperControl Online Booking System.

Joining us in Cornwall will be Guesty, GroupAccommodation.com, Convert Your Stay, The Cornish Food Box Company, and SeaSpace hotels.

08/01/2026

What’s it really like to sell a property management business?

Andrew Easton shares the full story on this week’s Host Planet Podcast.

In this episode, he dives into the Beach Retreats journey – including how he built a brand worth selling (with an impressive 97% direct bookings), what the due diligence process actually involved, and how it felt when Travel Chapter announced the acquisition.

Andy also discusses the upcoming Host Planet Roadshow, kicking off in Cornwall in collaboration with Beach Retreats on Thursday, 5 February. Tickets are selling fast – link in the comments.

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07/01/2026

Mina Saastad breaks down how cabin_living_as uses different social media platforms to showcase the guest experience, attract new property owners, and drive direct bookings.

Catch the latest Host Planet Playbook feature, now live across our channels.

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06/01/2026

Be available. Be responsive. Be exceptional.

That’s how cabin_living_as delivers an outstanding guest experience across Norway.

Catch the latest Host Planet Playbook episode featuring Mina Saastad, now live across our channels.

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We are thrilled to kick off 2026 with a very exciting sponsorship announcement: Guesty will be the Title Sponsor of the ...
06/01/2026

We are thrilled to kick off 2026 with a very exciting sponsorship announcement: Guesty will be the Title Sponsor of the Host Planet YouTube channel!

In 2025, we put a lot of effort into growing our YouTube channel. In the space of eight months, we went from a couple of hundred subscribers to almost 5,000 and clocked up more than 2 million views.

We are very much looking forward to building on this momentum with Guesty with the creation of two dedicated YouTube videos every month as we continue our mission to empower short-term rental hosts and property managers across the globe with the education they need to grow successful and sustainable businesses.

Read more about this exciting collaboration: https://www.hostplanet.club/post/guesty-to-sponsor-host-planet-youtube-channel

05/01/2026

In a market where booking windows are shrinking and guests are choosing shorter, higher-frequency trips, going the extra mile is no longer optional – it's your competitive advantage.

For this week's Host Planet Playbook feature, we’re joined by Mina Saastad from cabin_living_as. Mina helps to manage a stunning portfolio in Norway and has mastered the art of hyper-hospitality to drive direct bookings and owner loyalty.

Catch the full episode across our channels – YouTube link in the comments.

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04/01/2026

Carlos Castillo from Direct BookMe outlines where short-term rental hosts can utilise automation on this week's Host Planet Bitesize.

Catch the full episode across our channels – YouTube link in the comments.

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03/01/2026

This simple strategy helped Kristina Castellina secure extensive media coverage for the renovation of Empress Hall in Blackpool – now one of the resort’s most popular short-term rentals.

Hear how personal branding and storytelling can drive visibility and direct bookings on this week’s Host Planet Podcast, powered by Hostfully.

02/01/2026

Want more direct bookings without spending more on ads?

Kristina Castellina did it by documenting the refurbishment and business journey of Empress Hall on social media – earning media coverage and direct bookings along the way.

It’s a tactic any short-term rental host or property manager can use.

Catch the full conversation on this week’s Host Planet Podcast, powered by Hostfully.

01/01/2026

Build a personal brand – not just a logo.

The most successful founders don’t hide behind branding; they share the journey.

Hear how Kristina Castellina, Founder of Empress Hall, has done exactly that on this week’s Host Planet Podcast.

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31/12/2025

A message from Stingray Villa Cozumel's Greg Lupone to round out the year: focus on the good guests.

Check out this week's Host Planet Playbook feature across our channels.

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30/12/2025

Cozumel has grown from 200 Airbnb listings to more than 3,000 – and competition is fiercer than ever.

Greg Lupone from Stingray Villa Cozumel shares one of his biggest hosting challenges on this week’s Host Planet Playbook feature.

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