Australian STR All-Stars: Operator & Tech Leader Insights for Thriving in 2025

In this webinar, we bring together the Australasian STR All-Stars, leading operators and innovative tech vendors, to share insights on how to succeed in this dynamic market.

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

Speakers

Speakers

Headshot of Francois Gouelo

Francois Gouelo

CEO & Co-Founder, Enso Connect

Headshot of Tim Mortimer

Tim Mortimer

Founder, BNB Made Easy

Rebecca Cribbin, Holiday Rental Specialists

Rebecca Cribbin

Founder and CEO ,

Lisa Peterson, Director of L'Abode Accommodation

Lisa Peterson

Director, L'Abode Accommodation

Yoav Tourel, Guesty

Yoav Tourel

Managing Director, APAC at Guesty and Chair of the Board of Directors at ASTRA,

Overview

The short-term rental market across Australia and New Zealand is stronger than ever, with over 267,000 listings and growing ADRs. But behind the headlines, operators face a complex mix of new regulations, weather risks, and changing guest expectations.In this webinar, we bring together the Australasian STR All-Stars, leading operators and innovative tech vendors, to share insights on how to succeed in this dynamic market.

Who is this for?

  • Scaling short-term rental operators and managers in Australia and New Zealand

  • Airbnb hosts and property managers focused on growing revenue, while impressing guests

  • Hospitality businesses aiming to enhance guest experience, drive return stays, and increase direct bookings


What you’ll learn

  • The regulatory changes, and how industry leaders are adapting, staying compliant, and thriving despite the challenges.

  • Proven strategies they use to drive revenue beyond occupancy, including upsells, guest experience enhancements and more.

  • How holiday rental operators save time, streamline operations, and deliver 5-star guest experiences at scale.

  • Good ways of building connections and strengthening local STR communities across Australasia.

  • The new tools, strategies, and trends operators are using to stay ahead in 2025 and beyond.

Speakers

Headshot of Francois Gouelo
Francois Gouelo

CEO & Co-Founder, Enso Connect

As a young tech leader who has been recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurship, and contribution to the short-term rental industry, Francois has been at the forefront of the intersection of technology and hospitality. Co-founding Enso Connecting in 2019, it has since become an industy leader.

Headshot of Francois Gouelo
Francois Gouelo

CEO & Co-Founder, Enso Connect

As a young tech leader who has been recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurship, and contribution to the short-term rental industry, Francois has been at the forefront of the intersection of technology and hospitality. Co-founding Enso Connecting in 2019, it has since become an industy leader.

Headshot of Francois Gouelo
Francois Gouelo

CEO & Co-Founder, Enso Connect

As a young tech leader who has been recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurship, and contribution to the short-term rental industry, Francois has been at the forefront of the intersection of technology and hospitality. Co-founding Enso Connecting in 2019, it has since become an industy leader.

Headshot of Tim Mortimer
Tim Mortimer

Founder, BNB Made Easy

Tim Mortimer, a former physical education teacher, launched BNB Made Easy with his wife Flora in 2018. The expansion was driven entirely by client referrals. While developing the business, Tim also obtained his Class 1 Real Estate Agent certification. Today, the business employs 20 team members and partners with over 50 subcontractors.

Headshot of Tim Mortimer
Tim Mortimer

Founder, BNB Made Easy

Tim Mortimer, a former physical education teacher, launched BNB Made Easy with his wife Flora in 2018. The expansion was driven entirely by client referrals. While developing the business, Tim also obtained his Class 1 Real Estate Agent certification. Today, the business employs 20 team members and partners with over 50 subcontractors.

Headshot of Tim Mortimer
Tim Mortimer

Founder, BNB Made Easy

Tim Mortimer, a former physical education teacher, launched BNB Made Easy with his wife Flora in 2018. The expansion was driven entirely by client referrals. While developing the business, Tim also obtained his Class 1 Real Estate Agent certification. Today, the business employs 20 team members and partners with over 50 subcontractors.

Rebecca Cribbin, Holiday Rental Specialists
Rebecca Cribbin

Founder and CEO ,

Rebecca Cribbin is a CEO, author, and founder of one of Australia’s largest privately owned short-term rental companies. A mentor and industry advocate, she helps 100,000+ guests annually, supports property owners, and recently published Ready, Set, Booked.

Rebecca Cribbin, Holiday Rental Specialists
Rebecca Cribbin

Founder and CEO ,

Rebecca Cribbin is a CEO, author, and founder of one of Australia’s largest privately owned short-term rental companies. A mentor and industry advocate, she helps 100,000+ guests annually, supports property owners, and recently published Ready, Set, Booked.

Rebecca Cribbin, Holiday Rental Specialists
Rebecca Cribbin

Founder and CEO ,

Rebecca Cribbin is a CEO, author, and founder of one of Australia’s largest privately owned short-term rental companies. A mentor and industry advocate, she helps 100,000+ guests annually, supports property owners, and recently published Ready, Set, Booked.

Lisa Peterson, Director of L'Abode Accommodation
Lisa Peterson

Director, L'Abode Accommodation

Lisa Peterson is the founder of L’Abode Accommodation, a luxury property management company with 250+ homes across Australia. With 20+ years in hospitality, she blends concierge-level service with operational excellence, delivering trusted, high-end experiences for guests and homeowners since 2013.

Lisa Peterson, Director of L'Abode Accommodation
Lisa Peterson

Director, L'Abode Accommodation

Lisa Peterson is the founder of L’Abode Accommodation, a luxury property management company with 250+ homes across Australia. With 20+ years in hospitality, she blends concierge-level service with operational excellence, delivering trusted, high-end experiences for guests and homeowners since 2013.

Lisa Peterson, Director of L'Abode Accommodation
Lisa Peterson

Director, L'Abode Accommodation

Lisa Peterson is the founder of L’Abode Accommodation, a luxury property management company with 250+ homes across Australia. With 20+ years in hospitality, she blends concierge-level service with operational excellence, delivering trusted, high-end experiences for guests and homeowners since 2013.

Yoav Tourel, Guesty
Yoav Tourel

Managing Director, APAC at Guesty and Chair of the Board of Directors at ASTRA,

This seasoned, technology-savvy leader boasts a 20-year track record in marketing and sales across APAC and EMEA. With an analytical acumen that drives business performance, specialties include team building, people leadership, and establishing APAC operations for global firms.

Yoav Tourel, Guesty
Yoav Tourel

Managing Director, APAC at Guesty and Chair of the Board of Directors at ASTRA,

This seasoned, technology-savvy leader boasts a 20-year track record in marketing and sales across APAC and EMEA. With an analytical acumen that drives business performance, specialties include team building, people leadership, and establishing APAC operations for global firms.

Yoav Tourel, Guesty
Yoav Tourel

Managing Director, APAC at Guesty and Chair of the Board of Directors at ASTRA,

This seasoned, technology-savvy leader boasts a 20-year track record in marketing and sales across APAC and EMEA. With an analytical acumen that drives business performance, specialties include team building, people leadership, and establishing APAC operations for global firms.