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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
Dynamic pricing tips for Airbnb owners from PriceLabs
Dynamic pricing is a must-have for every short-term rental host and property manager – but not everyone knows how to use it effectively. In today's Host Planet…
- Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental Insights
Use AI to create marketing content for your short-term rental
Kay Walten is a hospitality and AI expert who has merged her two passions to create a growing business: Smart Pineapple. On today's episode of Host Planet…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsAirbnb does not want you to listen to Mark Simpson
Direct booking champion Mark Simpson is the man Airbnb do not want their hosts to listen to. In today's episode of the Host Planet Podcast, Mark explains why…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive key safety tips for Airbnb hosts
Send us a text During this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – sponsored by Hostfully – Oscar Hepworth from KeyNest shares five reasons why Airbnb hosts and…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsExplaining AI 'hallucinations' in the STR world
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we sit down with Gareth Phillips, Founder of Guestive, to explore how AI is…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsWhy stamp duty is stalling the UK property market
Send us a text During this episode of the Host Planet Mortgage Podcast, Howard Reuben from HCH Financial Services assesses the current state of the holiday let…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsAre STR hosts suffering from tech overload?
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Umair Hassan, Senior Manager of Partner Growth & Revenue Operations at…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsHow to choose a dynamic pricing tool
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, we’re joined by John Deroulet from Wheelhouse, a leader in revenue management for the hospitality industry…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsThe secrets of scaling to 175 vacation rentals
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we dive into the world of property investment and management in Cyprus, uncovering what…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive social media fixes in five minutes!
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we’re joined by Paul Anderson, Founder of The Social…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsDynamic pricing vs. surge pricing
Send us a text Remember the Oasis Ticketmaster scandal, when 'dynamic pricing' was blamed by the media for eye-watering ticket prices? The reality is that…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsOptimise your presence on the OTAs
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsEverything you need to know about holiday let tax changes
Send us a text The furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime will be abolished next month and to help UK owners prepare for this major change, we've invited…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsRank higher on Airbnb with Bart-Jan Leyts
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsHow to scale to 100 rentals
Send us a text Emma Kelman from The Island Holiday Company is the special guest’s on today’s show. During the episode, Emma talks about scaling, direct…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsNorthern exposure, interest rates, inflation, and EPCs
Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Mortgage Podcast, host James Varley chats with Samantha Turmaine from HCH Financial Services about why property…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsThe features every direct booking website needs
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 6: Use WhatsApp to track Airbnb cleaning tasks
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 5: STR cleaners need Fairy Liquid, bleach, and white vinegar!
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 4: Do not allow pets at your Airbnb!
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 3: Never charge a cleaning fee at your short-term rental!
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 2: Why domestic cleaners struggle with short-term rentals
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSpotless Stays 1: Never clean your own rental
Send us a text Spotless Stays is a six-part podcast series about short-term rental cleaning and maintenance produced by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Rural…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsRefer guests to earn commission with Have You Got
Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Podcast, we sit down with industry expert Deborah Labi to explore her journey in the short-term rentals world and the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive reasons to install an EV charger at your rental
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsBoost guest satisfaction through smart upselling
Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Podcast, we sit down with Ben Levy, Co-Founder of Localbird, to uncover how this innovative platform is reshaping the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive responsible travel tips
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSTR success starts with strong connections
Send us a text On today's Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to be joined by Catherine Ratcliffe, Founder of Lost Together Stays and STR Benefits…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive essential cleaning tips
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsSell your short-term rental with stories
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, storytelling expert Neely Khan shares her journey and insights into creating meaningful…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsWhy you need a property management company for your holiday let
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, we’re joined by Sam Brownlow, Sales Director at Host & Stay, one of the UK’s leading…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsNavigating the mortgage market in 2025
Send us a text In this episode of the HCH Mortgage Podcast, host James Varley chats with Samantha Turmaine from HCH Financial Services about all things…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsShaping the future of travel, one bag at a time
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Cody Candee, Founder and CEO of Bounce, the innovative…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsVacation rental copywriting secrets to make your listing shine
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize, the podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsMastering hospitality by Moving Mountains
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Robin Craigen, Founder and CEO of Moving Mountains, a premier…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive awesome guest communication tips
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, Margot Schmorak, CEO and Co-Founder of Hostfully, shares her expert insights on how short-term rental hosts can…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsMarketing, scaling, and what to expect in 2025
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Cristiana Carpini, Founder and CEO of Tara Home Consulting, to share her…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsUnlock new revenue streams with private chefs
Send us a text Are you a short-term rental host or property manager looking for innovative ways to boost your revenue and enhance guest satisfaction? In this…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsDiscover the power and secrets of upselling
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Annie Munro Sloan, Founder and CEO of The Host Co., to share…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsHow to build the ultimate STR dream team
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Jane Mack dives into the essentials of assembling your short-term rental dream team!…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsRedefining revenue management with TechTape
Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into the world of revenue management and dynamic pricing for short-term rentals with John An, the Founder and CEO…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsWhy every host should take a digital deposit
Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsMaximise STR revenue with a no-cost upselling solution!
Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by an incredible entrepreneur and industry innovator: Madison Rifkin, Founder and CEO of Mount…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsUse WhatsApp to grow your STR business!
Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsUnlocking success in luxury short-term rentals
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Alistair Malins, Founder of Luxury Cottages, as he shares his expertise…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive key facts about holiday let mortgages
Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsThe hottest STR trends of the year with Hostfully!
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome not one, but two special guests: David Jacoby and Fred…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsKey facts about holiday let taxes
Send us a text During HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsThe AI revolution: changing lives and the STR industry
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Shahar Goldboim, Founder and CEO of BOOM, to explore his…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsHow to navigate London's 90-day short-term rental limit
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsPromote travel insurance and earn commission
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Noga Barpal to discuss how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsBoost revenue at your rental with upselling strategies
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsAchieve more bookings with branded Wi-Fi
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsGet on the first page of Airbnb with Otamiser
Send us a text In this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder and CEO of Otamiser, who shares valuable insights…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsFive tips to make your rental more sustainable
Send us a text In this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsWhat to expect at this year's SCALE UK
Send us a text Get your free ticket for Your Air Success on Friday 8 November: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhost Download The Ultimate Guide…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsHow to scale a property management business
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize – a new podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! This weekly show delves into various…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsIt's not rocket science, it's hospitality!
Send us a text Rudy Abrahami, Founder and CEO of both Maveriks and HolyGuest, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Rudy talks about…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsMake sense of STR data
Send us a text Welcome to HCH Bitesize – a new podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully! This weekly show delves into various…
Host Planet: Airbnb, Holiday Let, and Vacation Rental InsightsWhy the government should pause FHL tax plans
Send us a text Andy Fenner, CEO, Short Term Accommodation Association, is the special guest on today’s show. During the episode, Andy discusses lobbying…