Host Planet Roadshow Brings Short Term Rental Industry Event to Cornwall

A national roadshow focused on the self catering and short term rental sector is heading to Cornwall next month, bringing industry figures, suppliers and property professionals together for a full day of discussion and collaboration.

The Host Planet Roadshow will take place on Thursday 5th February, starting at 9am, at the Oceanside Hotel in Newquay.

A Day Focused on Cornwall’s STR Sector

The event is designed for people working across the self catering and short term rental industry, including property managers, owners, suppliers and influencers. It is sponsored by Beach Retreats, a Cornwall based holiday letting agency with a portfolio of 230 properties.

The Roadshow brings together the STR community from across the UK, using curated roundtable discussions and short knowledge sessions to encourage conversation and shared learning.

Key Morning Discussions

The morning will feature a series of roundtable discussions covering topics that affect Cornwall and the wider STR sector. These include:

• Future proofing Cornwall’s short term rental industry with Andy Easton, Managing Director of Beach Retreats, alongside Katie Warren, self catering industry advocate, and Andy Fenner, Chief Executive of the Short Term Accommodation Association.

• A Q&A session with industry figures covering AI, tax regulations, revenue management, marketing and guest experience.

• A data focused discussion with PriceLabs, sharing the latest Cornwall specific insights to help improve pricing strategies across the county.

• A wider look at the challenges and opportunities currently facing the short term rental industry in Cornwall and beyond.

Afternoon Collaboration and Competition

In the afternoon, attendees will take part in a roundtable competition to create a PR campaign for Cornwall. The aim is to boost awareness of the short term rental industry across the region.

There will also be a series of 10 minute knowledge burst sessions from industry speakers, including:

• Chris Henley from Hostaway on 2026 predictions for the short term rental industry.

• Ian Thompson from Beyond on why market pacing matters.

• Matt Jeffrey from Zeal Tax on current tax relief advice.

• Natasha Hirschmann from Convert Your Stay on maximising returns when a night does not sell.

• Laura Hunter from SuperControl on unlocking guest sentiment and insight.

• Bhadra Vijayan from PriceLabs on optimising Airbnb listings.

• Ed Maughan from GroupAccommodation.com on maintaining hospitality standards alongside technology.

• Robin Clifford from Guesty on future trends and the housing crisis.

Networking breaks are built into the day to allow attendees to continue discussions and make new connections.

What Happens Next

The roundtables and sessions will be brought together in a post event insights and impact report, which will be shared with all attendees.

Tickets cost £40 per person and can be purchased via the Host Planet Roadshow Cornwall event page.

More information about the sponsor can be found on the Beach Retreats website, while details about the wider Roadshow series are available at Host Planet.

Cornwall is the first stop on the Host Planet Roadshow, with future events planned in Portsmouth, London, Nottingham, Bath, Chester and Edinburgh.