Venue
RACV Royal Pines Resort
Location
Gold Coast, Australia
Duration
21-23 October 2026
ABOUT
In 2026, ASTRA marks the fifth year of Here to Stay, and this milestone comes at a defining moment for the short term rental accommodation industry across Australia and New Zealand.
- Regulation is evolving
- Public policy is under increasing scrutiny.
- Housing debates are intensifying.
- Technology is accelerating.
- Industry consolidation is reshaping the competitive landscape.
Against this backdrop, Here to Stay is not simply a conference. It is where the industry gathers to align, recalibrate, and shape what comes next. This is the room where:
- Policy meets practice
- Operators meet technology
- Investors meet opportunity
- Advocacy meets action
If your business operates within the short term rental ecosystem, this is where you need to be seen.
About Here to Stay 2026
The premier short term rental accommodation industry event in Australia and New Zealand
Here to Stay is the premier short term rental accommodation industry event in Australia and New Zealand. Across two high-impact days, the conference brings together:
- 350+ property managers and operators
- Key industry leaders
- Global technology platforms and solution providers
- Payment and fintech leaders
- Revenue management and data specialists
- Legal, compliance and regulatory experts
- Investors and scaling operators
PROGRAM
Hosted entirely onsite at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, the conference creates a uniquely immersive environment where accommodation, sessions, exhibition, and networking all occur within one venue.
This format is intentional. It creates:
- More time together.
- More meaningful conversations.
- More commercial outcomes.
The programme includes:
- A high-energy Welcome Networking Function
- Two full days of curated industry content
- The annual ASTRA Awards Dinner, recognising industry excellence
- Structured networking and curated roundtables
- Informal spaces where introductions turn into partnerships
About ASTRA
The Australia and New Zealand Short Term Rental Association (ASTRA) is the only not-for-profit, member-based association dedicated exclusively to representing the short term rental accommodation industry across Australia and New Zealand.
Advocate for fair, evidence-based regulation
Represent operators and suppliers at all levels of government
Elevate professional standards across the sector
Build unity in an increasingly complex industry landscape
Every dollar generated by the Here to Stay Conference is reinvested directly into advocacy, policy engagement, research, and member support.
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