James Varley
Founder and CEO
James Varley is the Founder and CEO of Host Planet, the fastest-growing multimedia platform dedicated to the booming short-term rentals industry. Host Planet empowers hosts, property managers, and industry professionals with free, high-quality educational resources. The platform features collaborations with leading brands such as Hostfully, Hospitable, Beyond, Guesty, and Sykes Holiday Cottages, offering insights and strategies to help short-term rental businesses thrive.
Host Planet’s offerings include a popular podcast, weekly newsletters, comprehensive e-books, events, and innovative industry partnerships.
In addition to leading Host Planet, James manages a boutique portfolio of holiday rentals in Yorkshire, providing him with hands-on industry experience.
Before launching Host Planet, James spent a decade heading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 organising committee. His diverse media background includes two seasons as a video-journalist with Leeds United and extensive work across the corporate and creative sectors.
