Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals is the go-to podcast for short-term rental hosts, property managers, and vacation rental operators. Hosted by James Varley, each episode shares practical strategies on Airbnb hosting, holiday let management, direct bookings, revenue management, guest experience, and listing optimisation. If you run an STR or want to grow a smarter hosting business, Host Planet gives you actionable insights from leading voices in the industry.
Holiday Cottage Handbook
Claim This Podcastby James Varley | Host Planet
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373 episodes
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Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals is the go-to podcast for short-term rental hosts, property managers, and vacation rental operators. Hosted by James Varley, each episode shares practical strategies on Airbnb hosting, holiday let management, direct bookings, revenue management, guest experience, and listing optimisation. If you run an STR or want to grow a smarter hosting business, Host Planet gives you actionable insights from leading voices in the industry.
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
STR Regulation, London's 90-Day Rule & The Future of Short-Term Rentals UK ft. Merilee Karr
Host Planet's Merilee Karr, CEO of UnderTheDoormat Group, analyzes UK short-term rental regulations and their impact on your business.
July 2, 2026
AI, Direct Bookings & the Future of Short-Term Rentals ft. Amirali Mohajer
Host Planet's Amirali Mohajer, Founder of hostAI, explains how AI search is transforming vacation rental discovery and boosting direct bookings for hosts.
June 25, 2026
The tool that tells Airbnb hosts when to raise their prices
Host Planet Podcast host interviews HostAlert Co-Founder Andy Crosby about his tool that helps Airbnb hosts maximize revenue by identifying and pricing for local events.
373 total episodes available with 74 transcripts
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