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Tourism Breaking News
30-06-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Short Stay Circle Launches with Strong Industry Turnout, Marking a New Chapter for Dubai's STR and Boutique Hosts
Post Views: 21 Dubai's short-term rental and boutique hospitality professionals gathered at Mama Shelter for the official launch of Short Stay Circle, a new industry-driven community initiative built to inspire collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the UAE's growing STR sector. The launch event brought together operators, hosts, tech providers, consultants, and founders from across the hospitality ecosystem to explore the evolving landscape of guest experience, operations, and sustainable growth. From panel talks to breakout discussions, attendees gained insight into the real-time challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of short stays in the region. The event spotlighted key voices from the hospitality space, including Farida Ahmed, Co-Founder & General Manager, Frying Pan Adventures, Sandy Muirhead, Director, No More Bottles, Giulia Figliuzzi, Group Marketing Director, Hero Experiences and Lauren Hamilton, Founder & General Manager, Ride Skipper. From eco-conscious operations to cultural preservation, each speaker shared the tangible ways their businesses are embedding sustainability into both back-end systems and guest-facing experiences. Frying Pan Adventures emphasised a zero-waste food approach, alongside efforts to re-educate guests and teams on the value of 'going back to basics.' Ride Skipper discussed how its salaried driver model supports consistency, care, and longer-term environmental thinking. No More Bottles championed the use of Purezza premium filtered water systems to reduce plastic dependency in hospitality venues. Hero Experiences Group shared its work with archaeologists and local authorities to create immersive, low-impact guest experiences that preserve the region's heritage and protect fragile desert ecosystems. The conversation also explored how innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand, with speakers noting the growing importance of tracking eco-impact, encouraging mindful consumption, and using technology to reward sustainable behaviours. More than just a networking event, Short Stay Circle marks the beginning of a collaborative movement aimed at elevating the standard of short stays across the region, through real-world conversations, peer support, and shared resources. Founder, Katherine Read shared that the inspiration behind Short Stay Circle stemmed from a desire to foster real connection and open dialogue within the region's fragmented short stay sector, a need that the event clearly brought to life. 'I created Short Stay Circle because I saw a gap, not in tools or tech, but in connection. So many short-stay operators and boutique hosts in the region are doing incredible things, but they're doing it in isolation. This launch wasn't just about bringing people into a room, it was about creating a space where ideas, experiences, and challenges could be shared openly. Seeing the energy in that room and hearing the conversations sparked throughout the night really cemented the fact that this kind of community is not just wanted, it's needed.' Building on the success of the launch, the community will have an opportunity to reconvene in September for the second Short Stay Circle event, with more details to follow.
Mid East Info
27-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Short Stay Circle Launches with Strong Industry Turnout, Marking a New Chapter for Dubai's STR and Boutique Hosts
Dubai's short-term rental and boutique hospitality professionals gathered at Mama Shelter yesterday, June 25th, for the official launch of Short Stay Circle , a new industry-driven community initiative built to inspire collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across the UAE's growing STR sector. The launch event brought together operators, hosts, tech providers, consultants, and founders from across the hospitality ecosystem to explore the evolving landscape of guest experience, operations, and sustainable growth. From panel talks to breakout discussions, attendees gained insight into the real-time challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of short stays in the region. The event spotlighted key voices from the hospitality space, including Farida Ahmed , Co-Founder & General Manager, Frying Pan Adventures, Sandy Muirhead , Director, No More Bottles, Giulia Figliuzzi , Group Marketing Director, Hero Experiences and Lauren Hamilton , Founder & General Manager, Ride Skipper. From eco-conscious operations to cultural preservation, each speaker shared the tangible ways their businesses are embedding sustainability into both back-end systems and guest-facing experiences. Frying Pan Adventures emphasised a zero-waste food approach, alongside efforts to re-educate guests and teams on the value of 'going back to basics.' Ride Skipper discussed how its salaried driver model supports consistency, care, and longer-term environmental thinking. No More Bottles championed the use of Purezza premium filtered water systems to reduce plastic dependency in hospitality venues. Hero Experiences Group shared its work with archaeologists and local authorities to create immersive, low-impact guest experiences that preserve the region's heritage and protect fragile desert ecosystems. The conversation also explored how innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand, with speakers noting the growing importance of tracking eco-impact, encouraging mindful consumption, and using technology to reward sustainable behaviours. More than just a networking event, Short Stay Circle marks the beginning of a collaborative movement aimed at elevating the standard of short stays across the region, through real-world conversations, peer support, and shared resources. Founder, Katherine Read shared that the inspiration behind Short Stay Circle stemmed from a desire to foster real connection and open dialogue within the region's fragmented short stay sector, a need that the event clearly brought to life. 'I created Short Stay Circle because I saw a gap, not in tools or tech, but in connection. So many short-stay operators and boutique hosts in the region are doing incredible things, but they're doing it in isolation. This launch wasn't just about bringing people into a room, it was about creating a space where ideas, experiences, and challenges could be shared openly. Seeing the energy in that room and hearing the conversations sparked throughout the night really cemented the fact that this kind of community is not just wanted, it's needed.' Building on the success of the launch, the community will have an opportunity to reconvene in September for the second Short Stay Circle event, with more details to follow.
Mid East Info
13-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
A New Community Platform Launches in the UAE in Support of the Short-Term Rental & Experience Economy - Middle East Business News and Information
Newly launched UAE community platform, Short Stay Circle , looks to connect short-term rental hosts, experience brands, and service providers to improve the guest experience across the country. A new chapter in UAE hospitality has launched with the arrival of Short Stay Circle , a purpose-driven community platform designed to connect short-term rental hosts, experience-led brands, and service providers across the UAE. Officially debuting with its first pilot event at the iconic Mama Shelter Dubai on June 25th, Short Stay Circle is on a mission to foster real collaboration, commercial growth, and elevated guest experiences through intentional networking and knowledge exchange. Curated by Katherine Read, founder of Dubai-based concierge service, The Holiday Mode , the initiative aims to unite short-term rental hosts, hospitality brands, and service providers, having observed a glaring disconnect across industries all serving the same end user: the guest. 'So many brands are innovating within their lane,' Read explains, 'but there was no collective space for them to connect. That realisation became the catalyst for the Short Stay Circle.' Short Stay Circle was born from a simple observation: while the short-stay space is booming in the UAE, the key players often operate in silos. The platform is designed to bridge that gap, connecting landlords, experience brands, cleaning and furnishing services, tech platforms, and more, with the guest experience at the centre. Short Stay Circle aims to amplify the impact of industry players by encouraging collaboration over competition and helping members unlock new commercial opportunities. To mark its official launch, Short Stay Circle is hosting its first event on June 25th at Mama Shelter Dubai. The panel discussion, titled 'Collaborate to Elevate: Raising the Bar for Sustainable Stays & Experiences' , will bring together four standout voices from across the UAE guest experience landscape, including Farida Ahmed , Co-Founder & General Manager, Frying Pan Adventures , Sandy Muirhead , Director, No More Bottles , Giulia Figliuzzi , Group Director, Hero Experiences and Lauren Hamilton , Founder & GM, Ride Skipper . 'This isn't just another networking event,' continues Read. 'We have curated the room with purpose. It is about conversations that lead somewhere. If you are here, you are likely walking away with a connection that changes something for your business.' Short Stay Circle's long-term vision is to become a region-wide, membership-based platform that elevates professional development while improving the overall guest experience. By facilitating smarter partnerships, shared learning, and better visibility for standout brands, the platform hopes to reshape how short-stay businesses grow and collaborate in the UAE. A second event is confirmed for September, with more activations planned throughout the year. For more information or to be the first to know when ticketing goes live for future events, visit shortstaycircle dot com. Short Stay Circle Launch Evening What: Launch of Short Stay Circle with a dedicated panel, titled ' Collaborate to Elevate: Raising the Bar for Sustainable Stays & Experiences' Where: Mama Shelter Dubai, Business Bay When: Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 7 PM to 10 PM Who Should Attend: Short-stay hosts, hospitality brands, experience providers, service operators, and professionals in the guest experience space. Tickets: AED 300 (includes welcome drink, canapés, panel access, raffle entry)
