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02/11/2026

Nominations for the STRIVE Short-Term Rental Awards ANZ 2027 Are NOW OPEN! 🏆✨

Across Australia and New Zealand, people and businesses are creating exceptional guest experiences, bringing fresh ideas to life, and helping our industry move forward. It’s time to put their achievements in the spotlight.

With eight award categories, we’re celebrating the hosts, property managers, suppliers, OTAs, and rising stars making a difference in our short-term rental community.

This year, we’ve also introduced two dedicated categories within the Best Property Manager Award: Australia and New Zealand! This gives us more opportunities to recognise the businesses supporting our industry.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Put their name forward. Their journey to the STRIVE Awards stage could begin with your nomination.

✨ Explore the categories and nominate now: https://striveconference.com/strive-awards-2027/

Share this with your network and help us celebrate the best in our industry.

29/10/2026

Turn your Melbourne trip into more than just a conference getaway.

Arrive a little earlier and dive into the Brunswick Music Festival from 28 February – 7 March 2027, where live gigs, iconic street parties, and Melbourne's renowned music culture bring a distinct local energy to the city. Then shift from live music and urban culture to big ideas and meaningful connections at STRIVE. Melbourne in March has a rhythm all its own. 🎸🎶

26/10/2026

Building a business worth buying starts long before you decide to sell.

Whether you're planning your exit or simply want to build a stronger STR business, having the right systems, financial records, brand and operational structure can make a real difference.
From strengthening your direct booking database to documenting processes and building reliable teams, every improvement adds to your business's long-term value.

Here are 11 practical tips to help you prepare your STR business for a successful future sale. 💡
Want more insights into building a profitable accommodation business? Join the STRIVE mailing list for the latest updates or grab your tickets!

🇦🇺 Australia: https://striveconference.com/australia/
🇳🇿 New Zealand: https://striveconference.com/new-zealand/

23/10/2026

✨ At STRIVE, we ditch the on-stage sales pitches for something much more valuable: genuine community.

It’s a place to meet peers who are in the trenches doing exactly what you're doing. Whether you're sharing your biggest wins, learning from tough failures, or just figuring out what actually works, the relationships you build here are meant to be taken right back into your business.

Come see why our attendees say the real highlight is watching this incredible community go from strength to strength.

Join us in 2027.
➡️ NZ: striveconference.com/nz
➡️ AUS: striveconference.com/aus

14/10/2026

Turn your Melbourne trip into more than just a conference getaway.

Catch the Labour Day long weekend excitement at Moomba Festival from 4–8 March 2027, where riverfront carnival rides, the legendary Birdman Rally, and evening fireworks bring Australia's biggest free celebration to life along the Yarra. Then shift from festival fun and riverfront festivities to big ideas and meaningful connections at STRIVE. Melbourne in March has a spark all its own. 🎡🎆

13/10/2026

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Lock in a discounted rate before standard ticket pricing kicks in.

BUY TICKETS: https://striveconference.com/

STRive to Thrive brings together short-term rental owners, operators, property managers and industry leaders from across the region for some of the most anticipated STR events in Australasia and APAC.

JOIN THE PREMIUM STR EVENT OF THE YEAR! 🙌

12/10/2026

More properties shouldn't mean more problems!

Growing your STR portfolio is exciting, but without the right systems, team and processes, things can quickly become overwhelming.
From building a solid operational playbook to automating tasks and keeping your team aligned, smarter systems can help you scale without sacrificing quality.
Here are 10 practical tips to help you grow your STR business with less chaos and more control. 💡

Want more ideas to take your business to the next level? Join the STRIVE mailing list for the latest updates or grab your tickets!
🇦🇺 Australia: https://striveconference.com/australia/
🇳🇿 New Zealand: https://striveconference.com/new-zealand/

04/10/2026

The Secret to Long-Term Owner Retention 🔑

Happy owners. Stronger relationships. A more sustainable STR business.
Keeping property owners happy goes beyond delivering great booking results. Clear communication, transparent reporting, timely payouts and proactive support all play a part in building long-term trust.
Here are 6 practical tips to help you strengthen owner relationships and keep your STR business growing. 💡

Want more insights to help you grow your accommodation business? Join the STRIVE mailing list for the latest updates or grab your tickets!
🇦🇺 Australia: https://striveconference.com/australia/
🇳🇿 New Zealand: https://striveconference.com/new-zealand/

30/09/2026

✨ The production is top-notch, but it’s the people who make it unforgettable.

The STRIVE team sets the scene, but it’s the delegates who bring the real magic. The conversations, the networking, and the sharing of ideas create an experience that is truly bigger than the sum of its parts. If you want to connect with an incredible community and walk away with ideas that shift your trajectory, this is where you need to be.

Join us in 2027.➡️ NZ: striveconference.com/nz➡️ AUS: striveconference.com/aus

29/09/2026

🐦 EARLY BIRD IS HERE... AND STRIVE 2027 IS GETTING REAL! 🔥

Now’s your chance to lock STRIVE into your calendar and join the people shaping what’s next in accommodation and short-term rentals.

📍 Australia: 10–11 March 2027
📍 New Zealand: 16–17 March 2027

Come for:
🎤 Real conversations
💡 Practical ideas
🤝 Valuable connections
🚀 Inspiration to take your business further

Early Bird ends 30 November 2026.

🇦🇺 https://striveconference.com/aus/
🇳🇿 https://striveconference.com/nz/

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