The STR Event Problem Nobody's Talking About

Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights · Apr 16, 2026 · 25m · transcript

Are short-term rental events actually helping hosts… or missing the mark?

In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – James Varley is joined by Heidie Henriksen from VRNation to discuss:

- Why many high-ticket STR events feel out of touch

- The rise of boutique, regional events for hosts

- Why most hosts feel disconnected from the industry

- How events can help you grow your Airbnb business

- Why the industry must better communicate with policymakers and the public

1:29 High-ticket events are out of touch with the reality of short-term rental hosting

2:30 Boutique…