STRz Summit

International Hospitality Media is the premier specialist in online publishing; conference, exhibition and events, and advisory services for growth sectors of the hospitality industry. The company publishes four leading b2b hospitality websites - BoutiqueHotelNews.com; ServicedApartmentNews.com;  ShortTermRentalz.com  and UrbanLiving.news which keep our readers informed with news, comment and opinion. Our conference experience spans four continents and covers high growth segments including boutique and lifestyle hotels, serviced apartments / aparthotels and extended stay, and short term / vacation rentals, and urban living: student housing, co living, build to rent, later living and flex work . Our events are renowned for their intense focus and attract quality industry leaders, brands and independents, providing unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. We also organise bespoke educational events and investor breakfasts to bring owners, operators and investors together. If you have an idea you would like to discuss contact +44 (0) 20 8340 7989info@internationalhospitality.media

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Discover the future of short-term rentals with those in the know

The Skyline London at Tower Suites

We don’t like to blow our own trumpets but the Short Term Rental Summit promises to be pretty special. Hosted by the team at ShortTermRentalz.com, it’s where the leading minds of short-term rentals come together to share their visions for the future and strategies for success. And it’s also a golden opportunity to network with the investor community as we connect you to the capital and the capital to you.Every area of the short term rental industry is represented – a who’s who of owners, investors to property managers and tourism boards – don’t miss it.Join ShortTermRentalz as we host our dynamic Short-Term Rental Summit to London in person in October 2023. Building upon our 24/7 coverage of short-term rentals – at the forefront of the impact of technology, platforms, and professionalisation on both the urban and traditional vacation rental sector – this event will bring together a wide range of founders, CEOs, investors, and veterans in the industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead.Don’t miss out on this forward-looking event, as we explore:<ul><li><ul><li><ul><li>Where is the market headed in 2024 and will recession headwinds impact the sector?</li><li>How are the dynamic needs of blended travellers reshaping expectations and experience?</li><li>What technologies will transform the way STRs attract travellers and manage operations?</li><li>What will greater price transparency mean for players both large and small across the sector?</li><li>How is the relationship with online travel agencies evolving, and what can those platforms do to better serve both owners and travellers?</li><li>What shifts in real estate will provide growth opportunities for short-term rentals and also hotel brands?</li><li>What are the crucial elements needed for short-term rentals to evolve as a sector and continue to build trust with consumers?</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>Speakers<ul><li><ul><li>Piers Brown, CEO, International Hospitality Media</li><li>Paul Stevens, editor - short-term rentals, ShortTermRentalz.com</li><li>George Sell, editor-in-chief, International Hospitality Media</li><li>Eloise Hanson, editor - hospitality, International Hospitality Media</li><li>Srividya Kalyanaraman, short-term rental reporter, Skift</li><li>Henrik Kjellberg, CEO, Awaze</li><li>Simon Lehmann, co-founder and CEO, AJL Atelier</li><li>Steve Milo, founder and CEO, VTrips</li><li>Susan Ho, head, Hopper Homes</li><li>Julie Brinkman, CEO, Beyond</li><li>Ben Harper, CEO, Beach Retreats and Another Place</li><li>Jessica Gillingham, founder and CEO, Abode Worldwide</li><li>Emmanuel Arnaud, CEO, HomeExchange</li><li>Paolo Lavaggi, legal and policy officer, European Commission</li><li>James Baird, managing director, ResiCentral</li><li>Richard Clarke, managing director, AB Bernstein</li><li>Thomas Loughlin, sustainability manager - supply, Booking.com</li><li>Virginia Bassano, VC investor, Eight Roads</li><li>Francesco Zanella, managing director, Starwood Capital</li><li>Nam Quach, managing director, DC Advisory</li><li>Sally Henry, vice president of business development, EMEA, Key Data</li><li>Oliver Corkhill, co-founder and COO, Viadi Group SA</li><li>Jonathan Dranko,SVP, hospitality go-to-market, Planet</li><li>James Lemon, travel, transport and leisure lead, Stripe</li><li>Zuleika [Leika] Fennell, CEO, The Thinking Traveller</li><li>Emily Newman, co-founder, NewDog PR</li><li>Ufi Ibrahim, CEO, Energy &amp; Environment Alliance</li><li>F. Philip Lólis, vice-president, Thayer Ventures</li><li>Simon Matthews, director of technology, data &amp; OSS, HomeToGo</li><li>Máire Ní Mhurchú, chairperson, Irish Self-Catering Federation</li><li>Lisa Yeh, president, Sentral</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>Matthew Ede, senior director, marketing and sales, Greystar Europe</li><li>Steve Lowy, chairman, ASAP &amp; BETA</li><li>Louis Andrews, director and president, OVO Network France</li><li>Desmond Taljaard, managing director, L+R Hotels</li><li>Emma Cole, head of product and partner marketing, Touch Stay</li><li>Nikolaus Thomale, founder and MD, MYNE Homes</li><li>Robin Clifford, director of sales, EMEA, Guesty</li><li>Noga Barpal, head of strategic partnerships, Faye</li><li>Carla Chicharro, head of marketing, Lodgify</li><li>Janel Clark, head of learning and development, Heyward Group</li><li>Chris Penn, founder, Do to the power 2</li><li>Emily Bruce-Watt, managing director and founder, Air Peace of Mind</li><li>Doron Meyassed, CEO, Plum Guide</li><li>Nick Abrahams, chief revenue officer, NUMA Group</li></ul></li></ul>Why attend?<ul><li><ul><li>Connect with peers from across the short-term rental industry during multiple networking opportunities.</li><li>Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.</li><li>Chart your path forward for 2023 and beyond based on your conversations and experiences at the Summit.</li></ul></li></ul>Who should join?The short-term rental attendees are a mix of both experienced veterans and forward-thinking newcomers that seek greater insight into the future of this sector. Built for a business-operator audience, this event will bring together founders and executives from the vacation rental industry, venture-backed startups, online travel agencies, B2B vendors, and regulators in this ecosystem as both speakers and attendees, with an aim to push the conversation forward.Where is it?The Skyline London at Tower Suites, 100 Minories, London, England, EC3N 1JYAgenda08:00: Breakfast and networking08:45: Welcome – with IHM CEO Piers Brown09:00: Why the industry needs this event: Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg09:10: The state of the short-term rental market: Research overview09:25: The M&amp;A and investments market10:00: Growing your inventory: the pricing, supply and demand dilemma10:30: Morning networking break11:00: Creating smarter regulation for everyone11:30: Sustainable hospitality: Unlimited desire vs limited resources?12:00: The future of travel payment solutions12:30: Networking break – Lunch with keynote speaker [1:15]1:30: Debate: Direct bookings are more expensive than booking with OTAs2:00: Redefining the outdoor lodging market, what's next?2:30: Pitch battle: Tech it out3:00: Case study3:15: Afternoon networking break3:45: Driving attention, loyalty and retention4:15: All of the fun, none of the hassle - next generation membership clubs4:45: The new hybrid flex rental opportunity5:10: CEO Question Time5:30: Closing remarks5:35 - 7:15: Drinks Reception sponsored by VTrips**Sessions subject to change**

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