STR Summit 2025

Welcome to the STR Summit 2025!

Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection where industry leaders and experts will gather to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the world of hospitality and tourism.

Get ready to network, learn from top-notch speakers, and gain valuable insights that will help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.

Why attend?

• Connect with peers from across the short-term rental industry during multiple networking opportunities.
• Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.
• Chart your path forward for 2025 and beyond based on your conversations and experiences at the Summit.

Who should join?

The short-term rental attendees are a mix of both experienced veterans and forward-thinking newcomers that seek greater insight into the future of this sector. Built for a business-operator audience, this event will bring together founders and executives from the vacation rental industry, venture-backed startups, online travel agencies, B2B vendors, and regulators in this ecosystem as both speakers and attendees, with an aim to push the conversation forward.

Where is it?

The Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection, 2 Blackfriars Rd, Upper Ground, London SE1 9JU

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and elevate your knowledge and skills. See you there!

Info: A great opportunity to widen business contacts over a light breakfast.

Info: An introduction to the day’s themes, setting the tone for insights, challenges, and opportunities ahead.

Info: A macro-level scene setter featuring updated market data and the global trends that shaped 2025.

Info: Explore how shifts in real estate, urban planning, and tourism strategy are influencing the future of STRs. The session will highlight how trends beyond the STR bubble will impact operators over the next 12-24 months.

Info: A chance to refuel, network with industry experts and make new connections.

Info: This high-energy debate brings together contrasting viewpoints: defenders of the traditional model, advocates of tech-first and co-hosting alternatives, and emerging franchise or hybrid operators. Attendees will hear real-world assessments of cost structures, profit levers, customer satisfaction, and scalability with clear takeaways on what works for different types of operators.

Info: A practical look at how regulations around short-term rentals are evolving from licensing, caps and compliance, to lobbying wins and market restrictions. Hear how operators, platforms and associations are preparing for what’s next, and what trends to watch as we move towards 2026.

Info: Refuel, relax and meet with fellow attendees over lunch.

Info: A fast-paced panel putting leading STR CEOs in the spotlight. Expect candid views on growth, profitability, evolving business models, leadership challenges, and what’s next for the sector with plenty of input from the audience.

Info: How is the modern traveller changing and how is this reshaping demand? This session explores shifts in traveller behaviour, evolving guest expectations, airlift and connectivity challenges, and how accommodation providers are responding with new strategies around marketing, experiences and guest engagement.

Info: Discover how AI is driving the next wave of innovation in short-term rentals. This interactive session led by AI thought-leaders combines expert insights with practical workshops, exploring how operators are using AI to streamline operations, personalise guest experiences, boost margins, and gain a competitive edge.

Info: Watch three innovative start-ups pitch live to investors and the audience, with interactive voting and a fresh twist on the format. Hear what today’s investors are really looking for and get a first look at emerging ideas shaping the future of short-term rentals.

Info: A brief wrap-up to close the day before heading into the evening.

Info: Final opportunity to connect with attendees over a drink or two.

Host or Publisher International Hospitality Media Limited