Tourism is a people business. Short term rental tourism only works when it works for people. For guests, for owners, for local businesses, and for the communities we operate in. That's why we believe in working together in partnership.
The STAA is the association partner for the Host Planet Roadshow 2026, a UK-wide series of in-person events designed to connect with hosts, property managers, and suppliers in local markets across the country. The Roadshow brings the short-term rental community together for curated, roundtable-style conversation, practical learning, and meaningful peer-to-peer connections, moving beyond the traditional “expo hall” format.
In 2026, the Roadshow will visit seven of the UK’s most active short-term rental markets, ensuring hosts can access insights, support, and industry updates closer to home.
Our sector is built on trust, care, and local relationships. Members and partners live and work in the places they welcome guests. They employ local teams, use local trades and suppliers, and support high streets, hospitality, visitor attractions, and transport providers. Done well, tourism strengthens community life, sustains year round jobs, and helps towns, villages, and rural areas thrive beyond the peak season.
That local connection also shapes our social impact. Holidays are not a given for everyone. For many people, time away is a chance to rest, reconnect, and recover. Each year, STAA members work together with a charity partner to widen access to breaks, support wellbeing, and help people who have served or who are facing challenging circumstances.
We have been proud to support a range of charities and initiatives, including:
Bluelight Escapes providing well deserved breaks for emergency service and armed forces personnel
Family Holiday Charity helping families access holidays they deserve
TimeAway supporting families of children with long term health diagnoses to take a break
Other community and wellbeing focused partners chosen with members across the UK, reflecting the places we operate and the people we serve
Our partnership with the Forces Employment Charity demonstrates our commitment to supporting armed forces veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Through this partnership, we help connect ex-service personnel with employment opportunities in the short-term rental sector, recognising the transferable skills they bring from military service including logistics, property management, hospitality, and customer service.
The Forces Employment Charity provides specialist support to help veterans find meaningful work, and our members benefit from access to a pool of highly skilled, disciplined candidates. This partnership reflects our broader commitment to social responsibility and supporting those who have served our country.
UK STAA is proud to be recognised for our commitment to responsible business practices and community support.
UK STAA is honoured to hold the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award, recognising our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
The Armed Forces Covenant ensures that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. By achieving Bronze status, we've demonstrated our dedication to:
Our work has been recognised by the Trade Association Forum (TAF), the UK’s “association of associations”. The TAF was established by the Department of Business and Trade with a mission is to enable the development and sharing of best practice across the trade association sector. TAF’s Awards are widely seen as the sector’s benchmark, celebrating associations that have delivered real impact for their members and industries.
We are very proud to have received recognition for the work we are doing for the sector,
2024: The STAA Short Stay Summit was Highly Commended in the Event of the Year category. Recognising the importance of the Summit as a not for profit event and the leading STR Tourism event in Europe.
2026: Carl Thomson, STAA Director and our Policy Group Co-Chair, reached the final for Association Volunteer of the Year, reflecting the strength of our governance and the calibre of the people who give their time to shape our policy and member work.
2026: Andy Fenner, former CEO, won Trade Association Leader of the Year, an endorsement of visible leadership, building credibility with stakeholders, setting strategic direction, and delivering tangible value for members.
As the national voice for STR tourism the STAA is a member of a range of professional bodies and wider industry groups. We are strengthening representation and ensuring that your business and community is listened to where standards, policy, skills, and regulation are shaped.
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