**The problem it solves** STR hosts and small property managers struggle to find practical, vendor-neutral education that goes beyond product marketing pages. **What Host Planet does** Host Planet is an educational platform for short-term rental hosts and property managers. The platform publishes expert guides, in-depth articles, and host interviews covering every aspect of running a short-term rental business, from OTA strategy and pricing to operational tools and compliance. **How it works** The platform maintains an A-Z directory of STR tools categorising providers across cleaning, data analytics, channel management, concierge tools, dynamic pricing, and guest communications. Free downloadable resources, a YouTube channel, and live workshop events held in partnership with organisations such as Sykes Cottages extend the platform beyond a website into a multi-format learning hub. Sponsorships include Guesty, Hostfully, Hospitable, Beyond, and Breezeway. All content is free to access. The platform operates as a media and education business rather than a software or property management company, and monetises through sponsorships and partnerships with STR software and service providers. It evolved from Holiday Cottage Handbook. **Who it's for** Individual hosts, aspiring property managers, and small multi-property operators wanting practical guidance rather than vendor marketing.
Listed on STR Market Map, the short-term-rental software marketplace.