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Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals is the go-to podcast for short-term rental hosts, property managers, and vacation rental operators. Hosted by James Varley, each episode shares practical strategies on Airbnb hosting, holiday let management, direct bookings, revenue management, guest experience, and listing optimisation. If you run an STR or want to grow a smarter hosting business, Host Planet gives you actionable insights from leading voices in the industry.
Episodes
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Truth About Booking Windows, Rates & Demand
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Zak Ali, Co-Founder of Launchbase, to unpack what’s really happening in the…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Gap Between Average and Exceptional Property Managers
In this Host Planet Playbook episode – powered by Hospitable – we’re joined by Sab Mulligan from Zzzing, one of the biggest short-term rental operators in…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Biggest Mistake Airbnb Hosts Make With Pricing
Shorter booking windows, unpredictable demand, and more competition – pricing short-term rentals has never been more challenging. In this episode of the Host…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Truth About Cleaning Pet-Friendly Short-Term Rentals
Managing pet-friendly short-term rental properties comes with its own challenges – especially when it comes to cleanliness and odours. In this Host Planet…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How to Prepare Your Short-Term Rental for the FIFA World Cup
Major events can supercharge bookings – or completely overwhelm your operations. In the first episode of Turnover Tactics, a new series from Host Planet…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How This Nurse Manages 20 Rentals While Still Working
In this episode of the Host Planet Playbook – powered by Hospitable – we sit down with Jeremy Rosen, a full-time nurse who has built a 20-property short-term…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Visitor Levy Debate That's Holding Back UK Tourism
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we’re joined by Andy Fenner, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association, to unpack the biggest…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Don't Miss Host Planet Roadshow | Lisa Roads Explains Why
Why should short-term rental hosts make time for in-person events in 20 In this Host Planet Bitesize episode – powered by Hostfully – Lisa Roads from the Women…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Holiday Let Regulation: The Truth Behind the Headlines
Holiday let regulation is changing fast – and confusion is costing owners time, money, and peace of mind. In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, we’re joined…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Building a Short-Term Rental Business in Michigan
Welcome to the Host Planet Playbook, your guide to mastering short-term rentals. This series features top property managers sharing their success stories, key…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How to Sell a Property Management Business
In this edition of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Andy Easton, Managing Director of Beach Retreats, to talk candidly about…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
STR Insurance Myths That Cost Hosts Thousands
On this week's Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – James Varley welcomes Nick Massey from Proper Insurance to discuss essential insights for buying…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Inside Norway’s Cabin Rental Market
In this Host Planet Playbook feature, sponsored by property management software, Hospitable, we’re joined by Mina Saastad from Cabin Living in Norway. Mina…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Your Personal Brand Is Worth More Than Your Company Logo
Kristina Castellina, the Founder of Empress Hall in Blackpool, is the special guest on today's Host Planet Podcast, sponsored by Hostfully. Kristina's advice…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How to Build Guest Trust & Boost Direct Bookings
In this edition of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Carlos Castillo from Direct BookMe shares practical insights on how hosts can build trust…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The Short-Term Rental Strategy That Will Actually Work in 2026
In this episode of Host Planet Playbook – powered by property management software, Hospitable – we’re joined by Greg Lupone, Founder of Stingray Villa in…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong About Short-Term Rentals
What happens when you stop treating property like real estate – and start treating it like hospitality? Real estate investor Frank Iglesias joins the Host…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
The 5 Automations Every STR Host Needs to Scale
Tired of manual check-ins, missed cleaning notifications, and utility bills going through the roof? It's time to automate your short-term rental business! In…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
From Corporate Finance to 16 STRs: How Allison Became The Crafty Co-Host
In this Host Planet Playbook episode, powered by Hospitable, James sits down with Allison Craft, Founder of Crafty Hosting, who scaled from a single rental to…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Budget Hits Holiday Let Owners | Here's What Changed
On today's Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Matt Jeffery from Zeal Tax explains how a client with 15 holiday lets was able to save thousands in tax…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
5 Automation Tips Every STR Host Should Use
In this Host Planet Bitesize episode, sponsored by Hostfully, Thomas Tewolde from Charge Automation shares five powerful automation tips that every short-term…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How Wild Hideaways Became Ireland’s Dream Luxury Lodge Escape
Discover how Amy O’Sullivan built Wild Hideaways – a collection of six luxury lodges with an on-site spa in the heart of south-west Ireland – and turned it…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Hotel Takeover: What STR Hosts Must Learn from the Serviced Apartment Giants
The lines between hotels and short-term rentals are dissolving. In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we sit down with Rebecca…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Holiday Let Pricing Secrets & Hot Tub Hype: Maximise Your Revenue with Sykes Holiday Cottages
Thinking about buying a holiday let, or looking to boost the income from your current property? This Holiday Let Insider episode is packed with data-driven…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Direct Booking Secrets & High-End Guest Experiences with Louis Andrews
How do you manage a premium property and foster a loyal guest base that books directly? For our latest Host Planet Playbook feature, we speak with Louis…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Hosting in Paradise with Robin Bass (Hold the Rum!)
Join us for a trip to the sun-drenched shores of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, as we sit down with Robin Bass, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Premier…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
5 Reasons Your STR Needs AI Right Now
Is AI hype or is it the future of short-term rental hosting? In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – we sit down with Cole Rubin from…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
From Psychology to STR Leader: Anna Morris on Hosting in Scotland
In this Host Planet Playbook feature, sponsored by Hospitable, James speaks with Anna Calder Urquhart Morris from Adore Scotland and The Edinburgh Address…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
What STRs Must Learn from Holiday Parks & Hotels
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – James sits down with Zen Valli from RMS Cloud for a masterclass in cross-industry learning…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Beyond’s Guide to Profitable Slow Periods
In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, powered by Hostfully, Charlie Gibbons from Beyond shares a clear playbook for autumn/winter: watch your booking lead…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
From Travel Club to STR Powerhouse – South Africa's Euphoric Leisure
In this Host Planet Playbook episode, Dean McLuckie shares the roller-coaster rise of Euphoric Leisure in South Africa – from a travel club to scaling fast in…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How Short-Term Rental Hosts Can Utilise AI Today
In this Host Planet Podcast, powered by Hostfully, Florian Montag from Apaleo breaks down how short-term rental managers can use AI today – including what…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How Vacation Rental Hosts Can Attract Digital Nomads
In this Host Planet Bitesize, Rebecca Hollants Van Loocke from Frasers Hospitality shares quick wins for hosts and property managers to attract remote workers…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
From Broadway to Bookings: Sarah Karakaian's STR Journey
From Broadway to brilliant hosting. In this Host Planet Playbook episode, Sarah Karakaian, Co-Founder of Thanks for Visiting, shares how she swapped the stage…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Has Google Given Up on Vacation Rentals?
On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – we’re joined by Conrad O’Connell, Founder of BuildUp Bookings, to break down how STR…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Why Every STR Needs a PMS (Not Spreadsheets)
In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Frank Bosi breaks down why a property management system (PMS) is the backbone of any serious…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Designing Magic at Acorn Glade: Guest Experience, Community, Direct Bookings (and Alpacas)
In this Host Planet Playbook episode, we head to Acorn Glade near York in the UK to speak to Wendy Wilkinson Coe. Wendy shares her STR journey into glamping…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
UK STR Outlook: Late Bookings, Channel Mix & Pricing Discipline
What’s really happening in the UK short-term rental market heading into 2026? In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Sally Henry…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Shorter Booking Windows? Get Your Rates Right with PriceLabs
Booking windows are shrinking and winter is coming – so how should hosts price the shoulder season? In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Farm Diversification: Make Holiday Lets Work
Thinking about diversifying your farm income? In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, Katie Williams from Sykes Holiday Cottages explains why holiday letting…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How to Scale a Luxury Holiday Let Business
For our latest Host Planet Playbook feature, we’re joined by James Cornwell, Co-Founder of Curated Property, to discuss scaling operations, challenges and…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
DAC7 Explained: What Every STR Host and Property Manager Needs to Know
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Natalie Dowling breaks down DAC7 – the EU directive changing how short-term rental income…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Don’t Miss Holiday Let Success in Chester! | Free Event for Holiday Let Owners
In this special solo episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – James Varley shares everything you need to know about Holiday Let Success – a…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Holiday Let Mortgages Explained: When (and How) to Remortgage
In this episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Joe Stallard from House and Holiday Home Mortgages explains exactly when and why holiday let owners should…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Graham Donoghue on AI, Acquisitions & the Future of Short-Term Rentals
For our first Host Planet Playbook feature, we’re joined by Graham Donoghue, CEO of Forge Holiday Group, to discuss what it takes to scale from 5,000 to 30,000…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
From ‘Host Hacking’ to Hospitality: Chad Harker on Scaling Vacation Rentals for Business Growth
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Canadian STR expert Chad Harker shares his journey from ‘host hacking’ to scaling a…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How Great Photography Boosts Your Vacation Rental Business
In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – we explore how photography can revolutionise your vacation rental business. Frank Bosi from…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Why Short-Term Rental Hosts Should Attend SCALE UK in Manchester
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – Damian Sheridan previews SCALE UK, taking place in Manchester on 12-13 November. Discover…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Enhancing Guest Experience: Stress-Free Check-Ins with Smart Tech for Vacation Rentals
In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, we dive into how to enhance the guest experience and simplify check-ins for vacation rentals. Frank Bosi from…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Responsible Holiday Letting: Boost Accessibility & Enhance the Guest Experience
In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, Claire Binns, Senior Impact Manager at Sykes Holiday Cottages, shares insights on responsible holiday letting focused…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Welsh Holiday Let Owners Are Giving Up
Holiday let operators in Wales are leaving (or attempting to leave) the sector in droves due to the onerous 182-day letting threshold imposed by the…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Quick Wins for Optimising Your Airbnb Listing
In this Host Planet Bitesize episode, Frank Bosi from Hostfully shares essential insights on optimising your Airbnb listing to drive direct bookings and…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Mastering OTA Strategies for Direct Bookings and Brand Growth
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – industry veteran Annie Holcombe discusses how to design a robust OTA distribution plan that…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
How to Achieve 5-Star Reviews – with Hostfully’s Frank Bosi
In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize, we dive into reviews – and how you can achieve five stars every time that help you to drive direct bookings and…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Holiday Let vs Buy-to-Let Mortgages: A Guide for Airbnb Hosts
In this month's Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, we dive into the world of short-term rentals and financial strategies with Beth Taylor from House and Holiday…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Winning World Cup Hosting Strategies: Boost Your Bookings with Tyann Marcink Hammond
Join us for the latest episode of the Host Planet Podcast as we dive into the world of vacation rentals with Tyann Marcink Hammond from Branson Family…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Cut Energy Costs and Enhance Guest Experience with resicentral
On today's Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Suzanne Luscombe from resicentral demonstrates how smart building tech can significantly reduce energy…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Terry Whyte’s Vacation Rental Comeback: Resilience After Two Hurricanes
In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we hear from Terry Whyte of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals as he details his inspiring comeback in the vacation…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Cleaning Tips for Short-Term Rental Hosts: Maximise Guest Experience and Ratings
In this episode of Host Planet, we’re joined by Joseph Cox from Hostfully, who shares invaluable cleaning tips tailored for short-term rental (STR) hosts…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Maximising Revenue in Dubai's Short-Term Rentals: Strategies for Success
Dubai is one of the world’s most dynamic short-term rental markets, offering immense opportunities for business growth. With year-round demand, premium ADRs…