Upcoming Events

Join Mark Simpson, author, speaker and founder of Boostly, for a practical session on turning Airbnb listing views into more direct bookings. Having built his own accommodation business and experienced the realities of OTA commissions first-hand, Mark now helps hosts and property managers worldwide strengthen their direct booking strategy. In this webinar he introduces the Billboard Listing Method, a simple approach to positioning your brand within your OTA listings so guests remember it and search for you directly.

A celebration of connection across the short-stay ecosystem Evening Connect is Short Stay Circle’s flagship networking format and this February edition marks a key moment for the community.

A focused coffee morning featuring a guest speaker covering VAT, tax and accountancy considerations relevant to short-stay operators and businesses, with practical insight designed to support audit readiness and financial clarity.

As part of the Short Stay Circle membership programme, we’re introducing a series of invite-only business lunches designed to bring members together in a more intimate, considered setting.

A practical workshop exploring the role of marketing and AI in the short-stay sector, with a focus on how emerging tools and platforms are shaping visibility, guest communication and social media strategy.

A guided two-hour strategy session designed to help participants define direction and commit to one focused priority for the next 90 days, moving from clarity into practical, actionable execution.

A flagship Evening Connect centred on a live panel discussion with industry experts, exploring themes shaping short stays, hospitality and guest experience, grounded in current commercial and operational shifts.

The third Coffee & Strategy session of the year, building on earlier work to refine focus, strengthen decision-making and set a clear, realistic plan for the next 90-day period.

An exhibition-style Evening Connect designed for discovery and conversation, creating space for Trusted Partners and members to engage in a more hands-on, exploratory way across the ecosystem.

The final Coffee & Strategy session of the year, bringing together the work of previous sessions and integrating a forward look into the year ahead, with clarity around priorities and direction.

A closing-of-year celebration recognising contribution and collaboration across the Short Stay Circle community, celebrating the people and partnerships shaping what comes next.