STAA
Trade body representing the short-term rental and serviced accommodation industry.
About STAA
Founded in March 2017, the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) is the UK’s national trade body for the short-term rental and serviced accommodation sector. The STAA represents the entire industry — from multinational platforms to individual hosts and property managers — advocating for fair regulation, improving standards through education and stakeholder engagement, and driving growth opportunities for its members. The STAA works with government, policymakers, and industry partners to build a responsible, sustainable future for short-term rental tourism, while providing members with essential guidance, networking opportunities, and a unified voice in an evolving regulatory landscape.
What sets this company apart
The UK's only dedicated trade association for the short-term rental and serviced accommodation sector since 2017. Represents the full spectrum of the industry — from global platforms to individual hosts — advocating for balanced regulation and raising standards through education and accreditation.
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- Founded in March 2017, the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) is the UK's national trade body for the short-term rental and serviced accommodation sector. The STAA represents the entire industry — from multinational platforms to individual hosts and property managers — advocating for fair regulation, improving standards through education and stakeholder engagement, and driving growth opportunities for its members. The STAA works with government, policymakers, and industry partners to build a responsible, sustainable future for short-term rental tourism, while providing members with essential guidance, networking opportunities, and a unified voice in an evolving regulatory landscape.
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