Welcome to the ASTRA Members Portal
 

We’re thrilled to welcome you to the ASTRA family!

At ASTRA, our mission is to support and advocate for our members, helping you protect, strengthen, and grow your business in the short-term rental industry across Australia and New Zealand.
 

What We Offer You

  • Unified Advocacy: We speak with a strong, unified voice to stakeholders and decision-makers on your behalf.

  • Excellence Standards: Clear benchmarks and frameworks to uphold the highest standards in governance and financial responsibility.

  • Industry Recognition: Championing holiday and short-term rental accommodation as a valuable and respected contributor to our communities.

  • Growth Opportunities: Education, networking, and resources designed to help your business thrive.
     

Inside Your Members Portal

  • ASTRA Pulse Newsletters – Access current and past monthly editions to stay up to date with industry news.

  • Webinars – View upcoming sessions and watch recordings on demand at your convenience.

  • Events & Networking – Keep informed about events and connect with other members across Australia and New Zealand.

  • Exclusive Supplier Offers – Access special deals and resources to support your short-term rental business.


Your success is our priority, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or suggestions to improve your Members Portal, we’d love to hear from you.
 

Get in Touch

Thank you for being part of the ASTRA community. We look forward to supporting your journey and celebrating your successes together!

 
Events
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Apr
24
[Webinar] The Power of Financial Automation for Short-term Rentals
12:00 – 13:00
📆 Friday, 24 April at 12 PM AEDT 🎤 Jesse Ehret, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-founder, VRPlatform In a fast-growing STR market, manual spreadsheets and disconnected systems are the highest "hidden" costs to your business. If your team is buried in busywork, you aren't just losing time—you’re losing the ability to scale. Join the Co-Founder and CRO of VRPlatform as we explore how modern short-term rental managers are using automation to gain total financial clarity and operational freedom. You’ll learn: 🚀 How to eliminate manual data entry and reclaim your team's time 📊 Why connected financial systems lead to more confident business decisions ⚖️ Simple ways to improve accounting accuracy for you and your owners 📈 How to identify performance trends that help you scale faster 💡 Easy steps to transition from "surviving" the month-end to mastering it Ideal for professional STR managers and operators looking to build a more profitable, scalable business through the power of tech. Webinar details: 🗓️ 24 April 2026 ⏰ 12-1 PM (AEDT) Register Now
May
20
[Webinar] Getting Your Books Right: Trust Accounting Made Simple
10:00 – 11:00
📆 Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 10 AM AEST 🎤 Ethan Brown, General Manager (APAC), Hospitable 🎤 Craig Saunders, Founder, BookingTrust Getting Your Books Right: Trust Accounting Made Simple Cover the basics of trust accounting obligations in Australia, common mistakes property managers make, and how the Hospitable + BookingTrust integration automates the heavy lifting, from reservation data flowing through to compliant trust ledgers. Learn practical strategies to simplify trust accounting and stay compliant with confidence. You’ll learn: 🚀 Key trust accounting obligations for property managers in Australia 📊 Common mistakes and how to avoid them ⚖️ How the Hospitable + BookingTrust integration automates trust ledger management 💡 Practical steps to simplify workflows and ensure compliance Ideal for property managers and operators looking to streamline trust accounting processes and stay compliant. Webinar details: 🗓️ 20 May 2026 ⏰ 10-11 AM (AEST) Register Now
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