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Are you an Airbnb or boutique accommodation host? Join us for deep dives into guest experience, technical know-how, and practical hosting tips, alongside interviews with leading hosts and the latest updates on industry news.
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1. ELEVATE YOUR
HOSTING GAME
Bede & Rob from Supercalla Private Properties
How do you grow from one humble beach house to an award-winning portfolio of luxury escapes? Rob and Bede share their hosting strategies that are a masterclass in guest service and property presentation.
2. RESILIENT HOSTING
Macedon Ranges- based host, Sandy McKinley opens her black book of hosting survival tactics.
The recent Victorian bushfires, the cost of living crisis and heavy-handed regulation has made for challenging times. Former marketing guru, Sandy McKinley from Acre of Roses in Trentham, navigates with experiences, collaboration and technology.
3. CO-HOSTING with Airbnb Ambassador, Geoff Gedge
Australia’s representative on the international Airbnb Host Advisory Board talks about how he makes co-hosting work, rising fuel costs and his new best friend, Claude the AI bot.
One of Australia's most experienced and recognised short-stay hosts with 18 years in the industry, Geoff hosts his own two properties in the picturesque spa country town of Hepburn Springs plus a number in a co-host role.
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4. PROPERTY SET-UP & REFRESH
What are the must haves and short cuts? Expert property manager, Karly Barrett, shares tips on how to set up or refresh your short stay property.
Where do you start when making the design and practical decisions when setting up your short term rental? Maybe you are a seasoned host but your place needs an update to be more competitive? Karly Barrett sets up award-winning properties and knows where to spend and where to save. She also shares her tech and safety tips to ensure happy neighbours and informed guests.
5. What You need to know about REGULATION
Eacham Curry, Expedia Group (VRBO, Stayz)
With the goal posts changing in nearly every state, 2026 will usher in changes to the rules around short term rentals at pace. We chat to the man who talks directly with the pollies and find out what's in store across Australia and New Zealand.
6. REMOTE Hosting
with Jodie Odlin
Sydney-based Jodie successfully manages 15 properties in the Cotswolds, UK.
By using an AI assistant program to provide exceptional host comms and working with her local business community in Tetbury, England, Jodie shows how her guests still feel well looked after no matter where she may be in the world.
7. SUSTAINABLE HOSTING with Felicity Stevens
A passionate host who has all the tips on hosting more sustainably.
With many guests now looking for sustainable travel options, making easy eco-friendly changes in your property makes sense for bookings and repeat guests. Felicity shows how easy it is to start the journey.
8. HOSTING SUCCESS Through Building Community with Michelle Bishop
The secret to success in building a boutique resort in a beach town is all down to creating a supportive community.
Interior designer Michelle and builder husband Tom, took on the building of a villa resort with a restaurant in her hometown of Shoalhaven Heads. With zero hospitality experience she has aced every aspect running a tourism venture and shares the journey with us.
9. An Award-Winning FARM STAY with Louise Warren
Local, state, and now national award-winning farm stay host shares the path to success.
Louise Warren has navigated every challenge in running boutique accommodation in the coastal hinterland near Berry. Louise shares her marketing gems as well as her tips on how to tackle applying for and winning awards.
10. Listing Bootcamp with The Holiday Home Girls
Dee and Sharon are two seasoned hosts based in Mount Martha, Victoria who now help other hosts and property managers get noticed - and booked online.
In this episode they talk about the key things that make your listing stand out and how to avoid common mistakes.
11. Tara Larnach reveals what it takes to get international accolades.
Host of the iconic sandstone cottage, Simpson's Cottage in Sydney's Royal National Park, talks about her hosting journey and how she was included in Conde Nast Traveller's top stays worldwide!
Tara shares hosting tips and all the lessons learned from almost two decades sharing her beautiful home.
We're talking with the movers and shakers of the short term rental industry.
12. Design Decoded with Simone Matthews
This Sydney-based designer and renovator shares the design secrets she swears by when tackling some of the most prestigious accommodation projects on Airbnb.
Since creating a social media splash with her own holiday home project a decade ago, Simone has honed the practice of holiday home design to an art. Learn from her tried and true rules and methods.
13. TECH FOR HOSTS with Tracey Northcott
This Tokyo-based, Gold Coast native has merged her software background with her hosting business.
Tracey shares how to use AI with great hospitality.
MEROO FARM: Renovating a heritage property
Host Nation host Catherine Shields shares the trials and rewards of her most challenging renovation yet.
When Catherine and architect husband Rob embarked on turning their heritage-listed farmhouse into a destination, these seasoned hosts and renovators almost threw the towel in.
Catch-up with Guesty head and ASTRA chair, Yoav Tourel
We chat with Yoav about property management software as well as leading the industry peak body.
COMING SOON!
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