Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

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Short-term rental hosting, Airbnb tips, direct bookings, vacation rental management – Host Planet is your go-to source for expert insights and real estate strategies.

  1. 19H AGO

    The Guest Opinion Circus That's Killing Airbnb Hosts

    Is the Airbnb review system fundamentally broken? In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – James Varley sits down with Humphrey Bowles, Founder of Truvi, to challenge one of the most controversial parts of the short-term rental industry: reviews. We discuss: • Why a four-star review feels like the end of the world • The real impact of one-star ratings on Airbnb hosts • Whether guests should always receive five stars • Why the “guest opinion circus” needs reform • How luxury rentals are unfairly categorised • What Airbnb could learn from Amazon and other review-led platforms • Humphrey’s vision for a smarter, fairer review system If you’re an Airbnb host, property manager, or vacation rental operator worried about ratings, this episode will make you rethink how reviews should work in the STR industry. Watch now and join the debate. 0:00 Why is the short-term rental review system broken? 0:55 A four-star review feels like the end of the world 3:35 Should you give every guest a five-star rating on Airbnb? 5:47 The whole guest opinion circus needs to change  7:26 The impact of poor reviews on Airbnb 10:29 The impact of getting a one-star review on Airbnb 12:23 Should guests be encouraged to be brutally honest? 15:46 Humphrey’s vision of a new review system 19:39 Who decides which section a rental ends up in? 23:09 Luxury properties don’t want to be lumped in with the rest 26:08 Should we learn from Amazon and other review-focused platforms? 28:45 ‘Better than beautiful lies’ – the mindset shifts hosts should make Looking for a great property management software or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/3ay8bhtk Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Demo Email Frank: frank@hostfully.com  Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Humphrey Bowles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/humphrey-bowles/ Truvi: https://truvi.com/ Episode to check next:  The 2026 Holiday Let Compliance Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITvlxKPA8v0&t=1s The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #JamesVarley #Hostfully #PMS #DigitalGuidebooks #SpecialOffer #HumphreyBowles #Truvi

    36 min

  2. 2D AGO

    5 STR Trends for 2026 | What Hosts Must Know

    What will separate winning short-term rental hosts from the rest in 2026? In this Host Planet Bitesize episode, powered by Hostfully, Sally Henry from Key Data breaks down five critical trends every STR host and property manager needs to understand – from pricing agility and rate discipline to shrinking booking windows and changing guest behaviour. Covered in this episode: • Why pricing agility matters more than ever • Why cheaper isn’t always better • Shorter stays and tighter booking windows • Airbnb and Booking.com gaining ground on direct bookings • What the data is telling us about 2026 2:06 Rate agility – be super dialled-in to your pricing 3:59 Host Planet Roadshow: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-roadshow 5:21 Rate discipline – cheaper is not always better  7:31 Length of stay continues to contract  10:36 Booking windows are getting shorter  12:17 Direct bookings channels are losing market share to Airbnb and Booking.com 15:42 Key Data: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/products/prodata?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook Looking for a great property management software or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/3ay8bhtk Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Demo Email Frank: frank@hostfully.com  Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Sally Henry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-henry-3516229/ Key Data: https://www.keydatadashboard.com/products/prodata?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook Episode to check next: 5 Reasons Your STR Needs AI Right Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM-zt2OvS3k The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #JamesVarley #Hostfully #PMS #DigitalGuidebooks #SpecialOffer #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #Sally Henry #KeyData #Trends

    18 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Scaling Rentals Without Breaking? Here's What Most Hosts Get Wrong

    Turnovers are the hardest – and most stressful – part of running a short-term rental. But they don’t have to be. In this episode of Turnover Tactics, James Varley is joined by Assaf Karmon, CEO and Co-Founder of Turno, to break down what actually goes wrong with turnovers – and how the best operators fix it. We cover: • Why turnovers cause more stress than any other part of hosting • Why some high-income investors still clean their own rentals (and why that’s a big problem) • The most common turnover mistakes hosts make • What breaks first when you start to scale – and how to overcome it • Where automation has the biggest impact on operations • Why optimising for stability beats chasing the lowest cost • Individual cleaners vs cleaning companies • Cultural differences between US hosts and other markets • What a great turnover really looks like (so your business can run without you) 1:44 Turnovers are the hardest part of hosting 5:04 So many high-income investors clean their own rentals (which is crazy!) 6:57 Why turnovers cause so much stress  8:15 Assaf’s lightbulb moment which led to founding Turno  10:47 The most common turnover mistakes  14:38 What breaks first when you scale – and how do you overcome that? 17:20 Where automation can make the biggest difference for vacation rental hosts 20:19 Optimise for stability over cost  23:47 Working with individual cleaners or companies  25:42 The cultural differences between hosts in the US and other parts of the world  27:52 What a great turnover should look like – you can run your rental from your grave! If you’re a host or property manager looking to scale sustainably, reduce stress, and build a business that doesn’t rely on you, this episode is a must-watch. Turnover Tactics is powered by Turno – the all-in-one cleaning and turnover management platform built specifically for short-term rental hosts. Click here to get started: https://turno.com/find-cleaners/?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=promoted&utm_campaign=hch_a_to_z Turnover Tactics is presented by James Varley, Founder and CEO of Host Planet. Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ Assaf Karmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/assafkarmon/ #ShortTermRentals #VacationRental #AirbnbHost #STRHosts #PropertyManagement #HolidayLets #ProfessionalHosting #TurnoverTactics #STRCleaning #RentalOperations #Turnovers #GuestExperience #FiveStarHosting #CleaningSystems #MajorEvents #EventHosting #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MegaEvents #HighDemandHosting #EventPricing #Turno #STRTech #PropertyManagementSoftware #Automation #HostTools #HospitalityTech #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetYouTube #VacationRentalCommunity #USHosts #CanadaHosts #MexicoHosts #GlobalHosting

    31 min

  4. 5D AGO

    From Hotel Desk to 55 STRs | Scaling on the Basque Coast

    How do you scale a short-term rental business in one of France’s most competitive coastal markets? In this episode of the Host Planet Playbook – powered by Hospitable – Oihan Campandegui from Destination Côte Basque shares his journey from hotel receptionist to managing 55 short-term rental listings on the Basque coast, including Biarritz. We dive into standardised systems, delivering standout guest experiences, and the biggest lessons learned when scaling a property management business. Topics include: • Scaling with systems and procedures • Competing in Biarritz’s premium market • Standing out as a local operator • The mindset shift every host needs • Rapid-fire questions to finish 1:37 Managing 55 listings on the Basque coast in France 2:35 From hotel receptionist to short-term rental owner and manager 5:01 Scaling with standardised procedures  8:23 How to deliver an outstanding guest experience  12:54 Challenges and opportunities in Biarritz 21:14 How Oihan stands out among the competition  24:05 Biggest lesson learned: don’t take it personally 25:48 Quickfire questions  Download a free copy of the Host Planet Playbook: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-playbook The Host Planet Playbook was created in collaboration with  property management software, Hospitable. Interested in using a PMS which will help you manage your rentals on autopilot? Get 25% off Hospitable for the first three months: https://hospitable.com/partners/hostplanet Destination Côte Basque: https://destinationcotebasque.com/ The Host Planet Playbook series is presented by James Varley, Founder and CEO of Host Planet. Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #DirectBookings #VacationRental #HostTips #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #PropertyManagement #HostPlanetPlaybook #HostPlanet #Hospitable #PMS #PropertyManagementSoftware #CoteBasque #France #Biarritz

    29 min

  5. FEB 12

    Has Airbnb Peaked? Jamie Lane on Booking.com, Direct Bookings & 2026 Trends

    Is Airbnb losing ground – and why is Booking.com winning right now? On this episode of the Host Planet Podcast – powered by Hostfully – James Varley is joined by Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, to break down what the data is really telling us about the short-term rental market. We cover: • Has Airbnb peaked? • Airbnb vs Booking.com vs Vrbo – who’s winning and why • The impact of Airbnb’s commission hike on US hosts • Guest behaviour and booking trends • The rise of themed rentals and lifestyle-led stays • Why direct bookings continue to grow • Jamie’s predictions for 2026, including the impact of the FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada & Mexico • How to analyse your competition using AirDNA If you’re a short-term rental host, property manager, or investor, this episode is packed with data-backed insight you can actually act on. 1:06 Has Airbnb peaked? 1:58 Will the new things take off?  5:14 Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo right now 7:31 Booking.com is winning right now 3:31 11:26 The impact of Airbnb’s commission hike for US, property management software-connected hosts 15:55 Bookings were relatively strong after US hosts didn’t hike their rates 17:58 Analysing strongly themed rentals, such as those aimed at bachelorette / hen parties  22:28 Lifestyle boutique hotel rooms are being themed  24:29 2026 trends to help short term rental hosts and property managers 30:03 Guest behaviour  36:18 The growth of direct bookings  39:42 Jamie’s predictions for 2026, including disruptions like the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico  42:38 Favourite brand in the STR industry: Airbnb 44:16 Shout-out: Brandreth Canaley 45:27 Check out your competition on AirDNA: https://www.airdna.co/ Looking for a great property management software or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/3ay8bhtk Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Demo Email Frank: frank@hostfully.com  Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Jamie Lane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiehlane/ AirDNA: https://www.airdna.co/ Episode to check next:  The 2026 Holiday Let Compliance Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITvlxKPA8v0&t=1s The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #BookingCom #Vrbo #JamesVarley #Hostfully #PMS

    48 min

  6. FEB 10

    Cristiana Carpini Advises STR Hosts How to Win in 2026

    In this episode of Host Planet Bitesize – powered by Hostfully – Cristiana Carpini, CEO of Tara Home Consulting, shares why focus beats volume when building a successful property management business. We discuss: * Why branding is no longer optional * How to build a strong, recognisable brand * Getting your distribution strategy right * Where property management businesses should be visible * How technology and AI can support growth * Practical ways operators can start using AI today * Why stepping outside your comfort zone matters Cristiana also shares why narrowing your focus can unlock faster, more sustainable growth — and how hosts and property managers can apply this thinking immediately. 1:59 Focus beats volume  3:51 Join us for the Host Planet Roadshow: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-roadshow 5:11 Branding is no longer optional 7:29 How to build a brand 9:48 Get your distribution right 11:29 Where property management businesses should be visible 14:02 Think about technology and how you can utilise AI 17:50 How people can use AI 19:11 Get out of your comfort zone 21:28 Tara Home Consulting Looking for a great property management software or digital guidebook? You need Hostfully! Check out these special offers: Property Management Software: Get $500 off onboarding by using the code PLANET500. Digital Guidebooks: Get 30% off for life by using the code HOSTPLANETGB. Click here to sign up for Hostfully: https://tinyurl.com/3ay8bhtk Keen to book a Hostfully demo? Click here to connect with Frank Bosi: https://tinyurl.com/Hostfully-Demo Email Frank: frank@hostfully.com  Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Cristiana Carpini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiana-carpini-strconsulting/ Tara Home Consulting: https://tarahome.consulting/ Episode to check next: STR Insurance Myths That Cost Hosts Thousands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ug-VzTECag The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #JamesVarley #Hostfully #PMS #DigitalGuidebooks #SpecialOffer #DirectBookings #STRMarketing #CristianaCarpini #TaraHomeConsulting #Branding #AIinHospitality

    24 min

  7. FEB 9

    Being Relentlessly Proactive: Your Shortcut to Excellent Reviews in 2026

    What actually separates average holiday lets from the best-reviewed ones? In this episode of Holiday Let Insider, James Varley is joined by Rachel Brennan from Sykes Holiday Cottages to break down how reviews are really won – and lost – across the guest journey. We cover: • The fundamentals: care, clarity & cleanliness • Where reviews are actually won or lost • What top-reviewed holiday lets have in common • Why small details make a big difference • How honest photos set the right expectations • The mindset hosts need when a bad review lands • Why defensive replies hurt future bookings • Turning negative experiences into positives • How to be relentlessly proactive to earn 5-star reviews in 2026 If you’re a holiday let owner or property manager looking to improve reviews, boost trust, and increase bookings, this episode is packed with practical insight you can use immediately. 1:52 Care, clarity, cleanliness 5:42 At what points in the guest journey are reviews won or lost? 9:51 What do the best reviewed holiday lets have in common? 14:31 Small details show you care for your guests and can have a huge impact  17:56 The role photos play in setting expectations for guests – be honest and truthful 20:30 The mindset hosts need when a bad review comes in 22:03 Don’t be too emotional and go into defensive mode 23:02 Think about your future guests when responding to a bad review  24:33 You can turn a negative experience into a positive one – most guests don’t expect perfection 25:54 Be relentlessly proactive to earn excellent reviews in 2026 Rachel Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-brennan-26098118a/ Work with Sykes Holiday Cottages to let your property: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/ Call: 01244 356 666 Visit: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/letyourcottage/ Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Episode to check next:  The 2026 Holiday Let Compliance Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITvlxKPA8v0&t=2s Holiday Let Insider is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #HostPlanet #HostPlanetPodcast #HostPlanetBitesize #ShortTermRentals #VacationRentals #HolidayLets #Airbnb #BookDirect #PropertyManagement #PropertyInvestment #BookingCom #Vrbo #SykesCottages #JamesVarley #RachelBrennan #STAA #PASCUK #ASSC #Reviews #FiveStars

    29 min

  8. FEB 7

    Why Dubai's Vacation Rental Market is Different

    In this episode of the Host Planet Playbook – powered by Hospitable – Kristina Koreneva, Founder of Daify Vacation Homes, shares what it’s really like to build and manage a short-term rental business in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We discuss: * Kristina’s journey to Dubai and into short-term rentals * The realities and challenges of hosting in Dubai * Understanding Dubai’s guest avatar * Managing owner expectations in a competitive market * How Daify Vacation Homes stands out from the crowd * Growing through marketing and word-of-mouth referrals * Advice for anyone looking to manage rentals in Dubai * The biggest lessons Kristina has learned along the way A must-watch episode for hosts and property managers interested in international markets, premium guest experiences, and scaling a short-term rental brand. 1:45 Daify Vacation Homes in Dubai  2:04 Kristina’s journey to Dubai 2:28 Why Kristina got involved in short-term rentals  3:04 Kristina’s approach to management  4:15 The challenges of hosting in Dubai  5:55 Owner expectations in Dubai 7:18 Dubai’s guest avatar 9:08 How to deliver a great experience  10:20 How Daify Homes stands out among the competition 12:28 Growing the brand through marketing and word of mouth referrals 13:23 Advice for people who want to manage rentals in Dubai 14:27 Kristina’s biggest lesson learned  15:17 What Kristina loves most about hosting  16:20 Quickfire questions  Download a free copy of the Host Planet Playbook: https://www.hostplanet.club/host-planet-playbook The Host Planet Playbook was created in collaboration with  property management software, Hospitable. Interested in using a PMS which will help you manage your rentals on autopilot? Get 25% off Hospitable for the first three months: https://hospitable.com/partners/hostplanet Kristina Koreneva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-koreneva-4a024a14/ Daify Vacation Homes: https://www.daifyhomes.com/ The Host Planet Playbook series is presented by James Varley, Founder and CEO of Host Planet. Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/ Host Planet: https://www.hostplanet.club/ The Host Planet Podcast is where Airbnb hosts, Booking.com hosts, Vrbo hosts, and short-term rental operators come to learn what actually works. Each episode features expert insights from people actively building, managing, and scaling short-term rentals, covering everything from Airbnb hosting fundamentals to advanced rental strategies. Whether you’re focused on guest satisfaction, rental management, or smarter automation tips, the show delivers practical advice you can apply immediately to improve performance and increase Airbnb bookings. Across the series, we explore Airbnb host tips, listing optimization, price optimization, and Airbnb listing optimization – alongside real-world investing insights and behind-the-scenes Airbnb secrets you won’t hear elsewhere. From hosted conversations with industry leaders and Airbnb ambassadors to actionable guidance on bookings and short-term rental growth, Host Planet helps hosts navigate short term rentals with confidence and clarity. The show is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Contact the show: info@hostplanet.club #DirectBookings #VacationRental #HostTips #ShortTermRental #GuestExperience #PropertyManagement #HostPlanetPlaybook #HostPlanet #Hospitable #PMS #PropertyManagementSoftware #Dubai #DaifyVacationHomes #KristinaKoreneva #UAE #UnitedArabEmirates

    22 min
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