[Almere, The Netherlands] – [December 2025] – NextPax, a leading provider of distribution and channel management technology for the short-term rental industry, today announced it has joined the Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), the UK’s primary trade body representing the sector. This strategic membership underscores NextPax’s commitment to supporting professionalisation, advocacy, and the growth of safe, legal, and sustainable short-term rentals in the UK and beyond.
NextPax's powerful connectivity platform currently serves thousands of properties worldwide, facilitating seamless distribution between property managers and major booking channels. By joining the STAA, NextPax aims to contribute its global technological expertise and perspective to the association’s mission of promoting best practices, providing a unified voice for the industry, and working constructively with regulators.
"Joining the STAA is a logical step for NextPax as we deepen our commitment to the UK short-term rental market," said Erik Engel, CEO NextPax. "We believe strongly in the STAA’s mission to drive standards and ensure a positive future for this industry. Our technology is built on a foundation of professionalisation and compliance, and we look forward to collaborating with other members to support responsible growth and shape policy that benefits all stakeholders."
The STAA, which works across the UK to promote and protect the short-term rental sector, welcomes NextPax’s membership as a valuable addition to its roster of technology partners.
"Technology providers like NextPax play a crucial role in enabling professional standards across our sector, particularly in ensuring seamless data exchange and regulatory compliance," commented Andrew Fenner, CEO STAA. "We are delighted to welcome NextPax and anticipate their global insights and technical expertise will be a significant asset to our efforts in advocating for a robust, fair, and future-proof short-term accommodation industry."
NextPax is committed to participating actively in the STAA’s working groups and contributing to discussions that will shape the regulatory landscape, ensuring the voice of technology providers and property managers is heard.
NextPax is a global leader in providing next-generation channel management and distribution technology for the vacation rental and hospitality industry. Its cloud-based platform enables seamless connectivity between property management systems and the world's largest distribution channels, ensuring real-time data synchronisation for rates, availability, and content. NextPax focuses on enabling professional property managers to efficiently distribute their inventory across the globe.
The Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) is the single trade body representing the short-term accommodation sector in the UK. The association’s mission is to support a strong and sustainable short-term accommodation industry by promoting best practices, advocating for fair regulation, and working with stakeholders to ensure a positive and safe experience for guests and local communities. For more information, visit ukstaa.org.