Homestay Service Providers Association of Kenya

Who We Are

Homestay Service Providers Association of Kenya is a group of short term rental property owners, managers, and hosts who work together to advocate for fair and effective regulations and licensing for short term rentals.

We provide information, education, support and networking opportunities to help our members provide excellent experiences for their guests while maximizing their profits.

Our Vision

To empower our diverse membership, giving them the education and resources to deliver exceptional guest hospitality and homeowner satisfaction, ultimately creating positive, memorable experiences.

Our Mission

Through best-in-class education, in-person events, and a unified voice, we unlock the possibilities and potential of our diverse, international membership of vacation rental professionals so they can strengthen their business, elevate the industry, and ensure superior guest and homeowner experiences.

Our Values

Collaboration and Inclusion

We bring the professionally-managed vacation rental community together to listen, learn, and innovate so that members can grow their business and enhance the guest and homeowner experience. We set an example for our members to abide by a code of ethics and standards to deliver exceptional service and quality.

Happiness

We're always on vacation because we love what we do! Our members are happy because we deliver measurable results for their businesses that, in turn, increase the happiness of the guests and homeowners they serve.

Integrity

We help our members do the right thing, always.

Trust

We work to earn the trust of our members and the communities that we serve by delivering on our promises.

Passion

We go the extra mile to support our members and the professionally-managed vacation rental community.

What We Do

  • Keep members informed on issues affecting the rental industry
  • Attending and digesting county administration, council meetings, planning and commission meetings where vacation rental industry issues are on the agenda
  • Meeting with members, supporting members politically, educating members about the industry
  • Reaching out to and supporting other organizations that have similar interests in the vacation rental industry
  • Submitting Public Testimony, and reaching out and letting others know when testimony is needed
  • Reviewing and reporting on permit conditions and enforcement efficacy
  • Reviewing and reporting on real property tax rates and changes
  • Attend and contribute to long range community planning meetings for rental industry
  • Highlight properties and vendors on our website
  • Keep the community and visitors informed on safety and cultural issues affecting the rental industry

Membership Benefits

  • We are your representative in the county
  • Keep abreast of news and developments in our industry
  • Things happen fast. Be notified of public meetings where government policy is decided
  • Be part of a solution which addresses community concerns while preserving our businesses
  • Help correct misperceptions about the vacation rental industry
  • Work together for the good of our community
  • Be part of “good things” in an ongoing way

Why Get Involved?

  • Information and resources for the application process.
  • Through cooperative effort, we are working towards effective enforcement.
  • The country is constantly drafting changes to the rental industry regulations which will affect many of our businesses.
  • Get help on how to ensure your business is legal.
  • Work cooperatively with our county government
  • There is strength in numbers, and a chance to guide the political process in a reasonable

Become Member

    Get In Touch

    Homestay Service Providers Association of Kenya
    P O Box 15177-00100
    Nairobi

    Email: admin@homestaykenya.org

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