Short Stay Summit - 22nd April 2026

The Leading Short Stay Accommodation Business Event Delivered By The Short Term Accommodation Association.

Whether you’re an established host, a property manager, or just exploring the market, this event is focused on delivering the latest insight, knowledge, trends and innovation to help your business succeed.

Tourism Reimagined: A People-Led, Future-Focused Industry

Short Stay Summit 2026 challenges the industry to rethink what STR tourism looks like next — and who it is built for.

Under the theme Tourism Reimagined: A People-Led, Future-Focused Industry, the Summit will explore how the short-stay accommodation sector can grow sustainably by putting people at the centre of progress — from guests and hosts to communities, teams, and partners — while embracing the innovation, technology, and policy shaping the future.

Delivered by the UK Short Term Accommodation Association, Short Stay Summit 2026 brings together global industry leaders, innovators, regulators, and suppliers to share practical insight, forward-thinking strategies, and real-world solutions that drive long-term success in short-term rentals.

What the conference will deliver

• Future-focused insight on the trends, technology, and regulations reshaping short-stay accommodation

• People-led perspectives on guest experience, workforce, community impact, and responsible growth

• Practical strategies to build resilient, profitable businesses in an evolving tourism landscape

• Direct access to industry leaders and solution providers driving innovation across the sector

• Meaningful networking opportunities with peers, partners, and decision-makers from across the global short-stay ecosystem

Short Stay Summit 2026 is more than a conference — it’s a platform for collaboration, learning, and leadership, designed to help the industry adapt, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.