Explore the ASTRA Here To Stay Conference 2023 provisional program.
| START | END | DETAILS | SPEAKER/S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 8:30 | Registration open | |
| 8:30 | 8:55 | Official Welcome - Welcome & Acknowledgement to Country - Welcome by Yoav Tourel, ASTRA Director | Julie George (Million Dollar Host) & Yoav Tourel (Temporary Board Chair Of Directors at ASTRA) |
| 9:00 | 9:45 | Keynote Speaker: 10 Lessons from Running a Purpose-Led Business | Simon Griffiths (Who Gives a Crap) |
| 9:45 | 10:30 | Fireside Chat: How Online Travel is Building Trust in the Asia Pacific Rental Industry | Moderator: Yoav Tourel (Temporary Board Chair Of Directors at ASTRA) and Nuno Guerreiro (Booking.com) |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | Morning Tea | |
| Regulatory and Advocacy Panel | |||
| 11:00 | 11:45 | Navigating the Future of STRA in Australia and New Zealand: Policy, Politics, and Industry Survival | Moderator: Yoav Tourel (Temporary Board Chair Of Directors at ASTRA) Panellists: Yang Li (Booking.com), Eacham Curry (Expedia), Craig Holme (Unwind), Catherine Shields (former Chairperson of Destination Sydney Surrounds South) and Joseph Tannous (Cornerstone) |
| 11:45 | 12:30 | Panel: Data-Backed Decisions: Elevating Your Short-Term Rental Strategy | Moderator: John An (Tech Tape) Panellists: Pete Smith (Weekenda), Deepanshu Nihalani (Pricelabs) and Toby Sconce (Expedia Group) |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch | |
| Realty / Property Management | |||
| 13:30 | 14:15 | Leveraging your Brand's Potential to Capture the Housing Market | Amanda Williams (The Traveling Realtor) |
| 14:15 | 15:00 | Panel: Property Management Unleashed: Leaders Share Their Strategies in Changing Times | Moderator: Simon Lehmann (AJL Atelier) Panellists: Pete Smith (Weekenda), Jeff Baars (Urban Rest Apartments), Quirin Schwaighofer (Made Comfy) & Daniel White (Canbnb) |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| Technology | |||
| 15:30 | 16:15 | Driving Direct Bookings in the Age of AI: Top tips to stay ahead | Bart Sobies (ibookedonline) |
| 16:15 | 17:00 | Fireside Chat: Has the Vacation Rental Bubble Burst? An In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends, Regulatory Challenges and Future Opportunities | Moderator: Julie George (Million Dollar Host), Simon Lehmann (AJL Atelier) Will Creedon (Alloggio) |
| 17:00 | 17:15 | MC wrap up for the day | Julie George (Million Dollar Host) |
| 19:00 | 22:00 | Cocktail Awards Night - Freshwater Ballroom, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park |
| START | END | DETAILS | SPEAKER/S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 9:00 | Registration open | |
| 9:00 | 9:45 | Fireside Chat: In conversation with: Tim Rosolio, VP Partner Success, Vacation Rentals | Moderator: Jon Lawry (The Urban Butler) and Tim Rosolio (Vice President of Vacation Rental Partner Success - Expedia Group) |
| 9:45 | 10:30 | Empower Your People to Perform: Strategies to Creating a Winning Culture | Tim Mortimer (bnb made easy) |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | Morning Tea | |
| ASTRA and the Future | |||
| 11:00 | 11:45 | Panel: Building a Sustainable Future and Navigating Regulation: Top Priorities in the Short Stay Rental Industry for 2024 | Moderator: Rebecca Cribbin (Holiday Rental Experts) Panellists: Srini Gopel (Alloggio), David Harris (Aussie Chillout), Phil Spyrou (Swainson Apartments), Jon Lawry (The Urban Butler) & Andrew Oscari (Next Level Short Stays) |
| Guest Experience | |||
| 11:45 | 12:30 | Panel: Service Beyond Expectations: Unravelling the Secrets of 5 Star Hospitality | Moderator: Jodie Stirling (Hospitable Hosts) Panellists: Craig Westaway (BnB Booking), Merryn Tuck (Host Your Home Sunshine Coast), Glenyss De Vylder (By The Beach Getaways) & Rose Tipka (Short-Term Gems) |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch | |
| Business Operations | |||
| 13:30 | 14:15 | The Art of AI-Powered Hospitality - Creating a digital guest experience while maintaining a human touch | Francois Gouelo (Enso Connect) |
| 14:15 | 15:00 | Panel: Unveiling the Future of Short-Term Rental Design: Leveraging Current Trends in Styling, Accessibility, Sustainability and Agritourism | Moderator: Tracey Northcott (Tracey Northcott Consulting) Panellists: Kerry Williams (Accessible Accommodation), Felicity Stevens (Sustainable Hosts) & Catherine Shields (Host Nation) |
| 15:00 | 15:30 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | Rebecca Cribbin’s 10 Commandments for Success in STR Management | Rebecca Cribbin (Holiday Rental Experts) |
| 16:15 | 16:45 | Official Conference Close & Closing Remarks | Julie George (Million Dollar Host) |
| Conference Concludes |
