Join ASTRA's September Town Hall Safety & Certification Insights with Justin Ford Join us for ASTRA’s September Online Town Hall for an exclusive session with Justin Ford, Director of Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway. Justin will share real-world lessons, practical safety insights and actionable frameworks designed to help short-term rental operators across Australia and New Zealand strengthen safety standards and improve their operations. Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 Time: 2:00 PM AEST Location: Online What to expect: ✅ Practical safety insights – Learn key lessons and approaches to strengthening safety across your properties ✅ Actionable frameworks – Discover practical strategies that can be applied to short-term rental operations ✅ Industry expertise – Hear real-world insights from Justin Ford’s extensive experience in safety and certification ✅ Member discussion – Connect, ask questions and share perspectives with fellow ASTRA members Register for the Town Hall

Join ASTRA on the Go: Melbourne Breakfast Industry updates and networking with David Southwick MP & Lisa Patroni (VTIC) oin ASTRA for our Melbourne Breakfast featuring guest speakers David Southwick MP and Lisa Patroni, VTIC. Connect with fellow short-term rental industry members over breakfast, proudly sponsored by Homhero. Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 Time: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM AEST Location: Assembly Hall, Boyd Community Hub, 207 City Road, Southbank What to expect: ✅ Industry insights – Hear perspectives on the latest developments affecting tourism and short-term rentals ✅ Expert discussion – Gain valuable insights from industry and political leaders ✅ Networking opportunities – Connect with ASTRA members and industry peers Register Now to Secure Your Spot

ASTRA on the Go Online Event Everything You Need to Know About Tax Depreciation Join ASTRA for an informative online session with Maddy Lardner from BMT Tax Depreciation. Gain practical insights into tax depreciation and learn how property owners can better understand potential deductions and opportunities. Date: Friday, 21 August 2026 Time: 10:00 AM AEST Location: Online via Zoom What to expect: ✅ Tax depreciation essentials – Understand what tax depreciation is and how it works ✅ Potential deductions – Learn about depreciation opportunities available to property owners ✅ Practical guidance – Gain useful insights from an industry specialist ✅ Live online session – Join the discussion and have the opportunity to ask questions Register for the ASTRA on the Go

Join ASTRA's August Town Hall Policy and advocacy updates with Maaike Veenkamp Join us for ASTRA’s August Member Town Hall as we unpack key short-term rental policy shifts across Australia and New Zealand, outline our strategic responses, and detail the advocacy priorities driving our work on your behalf. Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 Time: 2:00 PM–3:00 PM AEST Location: Online via Zoom What to expect: ✅ Policy and advocacy updates – Stay informed about the latest developments affecting the sector ✅ Industry insights – Understand current regulatory and local government issues ✅ Member discussion – Connect, ask questions and share your perspective Register for the Town Hall

📆 Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 1:00 PM AEST 🎤 Deepanshu Nihalani, Senior Solutions Consultant, APAC, PriceLabs (Moderator) 🎤 Heath Delfos, Head of Revenue & Distribution, Alloggio Group 🎤 Abdullah Mohammad, Senior Manager, Revenue & Pricing, Hometime 🎤 Luke Shore, General Manager, Switch Solutions Inside Australia’s Leading Revenue Teams A live roundtable on revenue strategy, pricing and distribution. Join ASTRA and PriceLabs for an exclusive discussion with experienced revenue leaders from Alloggio Group, Hometime, Switch Solutions and PriceLabs as they share how they approach pricing, distribution, owner expectations, technology and changing market conditions across complex short-term rental portfolios. You’ll learn: 🚀 Pricing strategies in today’s market 📊 The revenue metrics that really matter ⚖️ How to balance occupancy, ADR and profitability 💡 Revenue and distribution strategies that scale 🤖 Using data, automation and AI for smarter pricing decisions 🏠 Communicating pricing strategy and performance to property owners Ideal for professional short-term rental operators, revenue managers and accommodation businesses across Australia and New Zealand looking for practical insights and strategies to apply to their own portfolio. Webinar details: 🗓️ 21 July 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AEST 💻 Duration: 60 minutes Exclusive ASTRA Member Offer ASTRA members can receive 15% off the first three months of PriceLabs using promo code ASTRAPL15. Offer valid until 21 August 2026. Register Now  

Join ASTRA's July Town Hall Join this month's Town Hall featuring Rachael Glendinning, Industry Relations Manager, Tourism Australia, as she shares the latest on international tourism recovery, Tourism Australia's strategic direction, and how operators can engage with the organisation's marketing initiatives. Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ International tourism update – An overview of the recovery of international visitation to Australia ✅ Tourism Australia strategy – Insights into Tourism Australia's strategic direction and current marketing campaigns ✅ Opportunities for operators – Practical ways tourism businesses can engage with Tourism Australia's platforms and initiatives ✅ Member updates – Stay informed on ASTRA's latest priorities and advocacy work A practical and informative session designed to help tourism operators better understand Tourism Australia's priorities and discover opportunities to connect with its national marketing efforts. *This event is for ASTRA Members only Register for the Town Hall

Join the ASTRA Annual General Meeting Be part of ASTRA’s most important member gathering of the year, where we reflect on key achievements, review organisational updates, and look ahead to future priorities for the short-term rental industry. Date: Monday, 29 June 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ Annual updates – A review of ASTRA’s achievements and key milestones over the past year ✅ Governance matters – Formal AGM proceedings, including reports and required member resolutions ✅ Industry outlook – Insights into current trends and what’s shaping the STR sector ✅ Member engagement – A chance to connect, ask questions, and stay informed on ASTRA’s direction A focused session designed to keep members informed, aligned, and engaged in the future of the industry. *This event is for ASTRA Members only Register for the AGM

Join ASTRA’s June Town Hall Join this month’s Town Hall featuring Garrett-Tyler-Parker from Tourism Research Australia, as he shares insights into the value of STRA and its role in shaping Australia’s tourism landscape. Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ Understanding STRA’s value – Insights into how short-term rental accommodation contributes to Australia’s tourism economy ✅ Data and research insights – Key findings from Tourism Research Australia on current market trends ✅ Industry perspective – A closer look at the role STRA plays in supporting destinations and local economies ✅ Member updates – Stay informed on ASTRA’s latest priorities and advocacy work A practical and informative session designed to strengthen understanding of the STR sector and its ongoing impact. *This event is for ASTRA Members only Register for the Town Hall

Join the ASTRA May Town Hall Don’t miss this session featuring globally recognised STR expert Simon Lehmann, bringing valuable international insights to the discussion. Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ Global STR insights from Simon Lehmann – Gain a strategic perspective on emerging trends shaping the short-term rental landscape ✅ Industry updates – Stay across key developments impacting the STR sector and regulatory environment ✅ Advocacy in focus – Updates on ASTRA’s current priorities and ongoing industry engagement ✅ Member value discussion – Practical insights into the benefits and support available to members A focused and high-value session designed to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with the evolving STR landscape. Register for the Town Hall

📆 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, 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 📊 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

📆 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

Register for the Town Hall Join us for the ASTRA April Town Hall Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (AEST) What to expect: ✅ Latest industry updates – Stay across key developments impacting the STR sector ✅ Open forum discussion – A chance to raise questions and hear from the ASTRA team ✅ Advocacy highlights – Updates on current priorities and ongoing work ✅ Member value insights – Make the most of the benefits available to you A short, focused session designed to keep you informed, connected, and up to date.