Hospitable launches free ‘academy’ for short-term rental hosts

Courses designed to improve skillsets of hosts and property managers

Property management software Hospitable has launched a global education platform to help short-term rental hosts and property managers build their businesses.

Free expert-led courses will be offered through Hospitable Academy, a programme designed to close a skills gap among hosts.

Those who sign up to the academy will learn about areas from guest communication to technology and growth strategies

It is open to first-time hosts through to experienced property managers, with learning intended to help them increase income, improve guest experiences and scale operations.

The academy’s first course, ‘The Shift from Long-Term to Short-Term Rentals’, is a six-chapter, 18-lesson roadmap for property owners exploring higher returns through short-term stays.

It covers market analysis, property selection, daily operations, and portfolio scaling, offering step-by-step strategies through 30-minute sessions.

The first course is led by Matthew Krueger, a short-term rental expert, cash flow coach, and Hospitable host who retired before 30 after building a 13-property portfolio.

Krueger shares his strategies for navigating the challenges and opportunities of running a rental business.

Upcoming courses will cover listing optimisation across booking platforms and building a direct booking marketing strategy.

The academy plans to continue to expand into new areas with opportunities for new and seasoned hosts to learn, grow and adapt as the industry evolves.

Pierre‑Camille Hamana, chief executive and founder of Hospitable, said: “Running a professional short-term rental today means wearing a lot of hats.

“Hosts and property managers are expected to handle everything from pricing and guest experience to operations and strategy, often independently and without formal training.

“Hospitable Academy is here to help make that challenge more manageable. It provides a clear starting point, features expert-led instruction, and is accessible to everyone.

“It’s a free tool designed to support hosts and property managers at any stage who want to grow confidently.”