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

LIVE WEBINAR + Q&A

Thursday, June 12, 08:00 AEST

Recording is available if you sign up.

Francois Gouelo, Cofounder and CEO of Enso Connect

Francois Gouelo
Co-founder and CEO, Enso Connect

Tim Mortimer
Founder, BNB Made Easy

Yoav Tourel
Managing Director, APAC, Guesty

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About this webinar

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.

Australian and New Zealand STR Market data

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.

Price

Free

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

Why attending?

Learn from top Australian holiday rental operators – how they navigate challenges and seize opportunities
Get your questions answered by leading operators, tech experts, and industry thought leaders

About the speakers:

Francois Gouelo

Cofounder & CEO, Enso Connect

As the Co-Founder and CEO of Enso Connect, Francois has been at the forefront of the intersection of technology and hospitality.
Since the foundation in 2019, Enso Connect has scaled to 20,000 homes in 55+ countries, and processed over a million guest profiles, helping operators monetize and digitize the guest experience.
Francois is a young tech leader who has been recognized for his innovation, entrepreneurship, and contribution to the short-term rental industry.

Yoav Tourel

Managing Director of Asia-Pacific at Guesty

Yoav Tourel is the Managing Director of Asia-Pacific at Guesty, a leading property management software used to manage short-term rentals listed on multiple platforms. He has more than 25 years of expertise and experience in marketing, technology and digital transformation. Over the past five years, Yoav and his dedicated team at Guesty have played a pivotal role in empowering property managers in Australia and New Zealand, facilitating their growth and scalability. With a comprehensive understanding of the industry, Yoav has served as an ASTRA board member for four years, contributing valuable insights and leadership to advance ASTRA as the peak industry body for the short-term rental industry.

Tim Mortimer

Founder of BNB Made Easy

Tim Mortimer, a former physical education teacher, launched BNB Made Easy with his wife Flora in 2018. The company’s impressive growth began when Tim secured their first client through a single cold call. From there, expansion was driven entirely by client referrals. While developing the business, Tim also obtained his Class 1 Real Estate Agent certification.

The Mortimers have balanced building their family – welcoming children Zoe, Remi, and Leon – alongside growing their startup. Today, the business employs 20 team members and partners with over 50 subcontractors.