Priya Khaira April 22, 2026 Reading Time: 2 minutes UK: Industry leaders, innovators and disruptors from across the short-term rental sector gathered in London yesterday (21 April) for the seventh annual Shortyz Awards, where 21 winners were crowned. Held at the five-star The Westin London City, the event brought together global operators and suppliers to

Honouring Our Founder: A Moment of Recognition at the Shortyz 2026 At The Smiling House Group, we are proud to celebrate a truly special milestone — our founder, Moriya Rockman, being awarded the Disruptor Innovator Award at the Shortyz 2026. This recognition reflects more than a single achievement; it represents a journey that began over

Reading Time: 2 minutes Worldwide: The 2026 Shortyz Awards shortlists have officially been announced, recognising the very best talent and innovation across the global short-term rental industry. Set to take place on 21 April at The Westin London City Hotel & Residences, the awards are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious events in

Revfine – Marketing Strategies from our Industry Expert Panel  Our Industry Expert Panel exists out of professionals within the hospitality & travel Industry. They have comprehensive and detailed knowledge, experience in practice or management and are forward-thinking. They are answering questions about the state of the industry. They share their insights on topics like revenue

James Varley Villa Tracker Guesty 15.08.24 HCH sponsor, Villa Tracker, has announced a groundbreaking integration with Guesty. This strategic collaboration will support short-term rental home owners by significantly increasing the number of bookings they attract from travel professionals, including travel agents, concierge companies, and travel designers. Guesty users can now seamlessly link their rentals to

Moriya Rockman, Co-Founder and CMO of Smiling House, recently appeared on the HCH Podcast to share her journey from building Smiling House to launching the game-changing Villa Tracker platform. In the episode, Moriya discusses how Villa Tracker is revolutionizing the short-term rental industry by connecting legacy travel businesses—like travel agents and VIP clubs—with the rapidly growing world of vacation rentals. The

Tuesday, 7th January 2025 Moriya Rockman joined Lynell Gordon on The Vacation Rental Show podcast to dive into the future of luxury hospitality. The engaging discussion explored key topics shaping the industry, including: During the episode, Moriya introduced Villa Tracker, an innovative B2B2C platform bridging the gap between travel professionals and property managers worldwide, providing access to thousands

Best holiday site operator : 2022 Shortyz Awards! Paul Stevens awards, Shortyz Awards, Skyline London UK: 20 new winners have been announced in a glittering awards ceremony for the 2022 Shortyz Awards – the first in-person Shortyz since 2020 – at the iconic Skyline London. Around 200 people attended the live event, hosted by ShortTermRentalz editor Paul Stevens and

Uvika Wahi | April 15, 2024 MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS AND PLAY AMENITIES DOMINATE SUMMER 2024 TRAVEL TRENDS PER LATEST AIRBNB REPORT Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: Uvika’s View:  SUPERHOG INTRODUCES PODCAST FEATURING REAL-LIFE INSIGHTS FROM PROPERTY MANAGERS Key Takeaways for Vacation Rental Managers: About SUPERHOG: Superhog is recognized for its risk management platform “Know

Paul Stevens,  Swisstainable Switzerland: Smiling House Luxury, an online travel agency for luxury vacation rentals, has announced its participation in the Swisstainability programme, an initiative launched by Swiss Tourism to promote sustainable tourism practices. By being part of the programme, the Gstaad-based company wants to demonstrate its commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic sustainability, as well as to foster a culture