Shortyz Awards 2026 reveals finalists ahead of glamorous London ceremony
The Shortyz Awards 2026 has unveiled its shortlist of finalists across multiple categories. The winners will be announced during a high-profile ceremony at The Westin London City Hotel & Residences on 21 April 2026. Guests can expect a glamorous evening with a three-course meal, live entertainment, and a strict 'dress to impress' dress code. This year's awards cover a range of sectors within the vacation rental industry. Categories include Rentalpreneur, Innovator/Disruptor, and Rising Star, among others. Five of these were open to public voting, while the remaining entries were assessed by an independent panel of industry experts.
Sky Sports News presenter Amber Sandhu will host the event. Sponsors include major names like Supercontrol by Inhabit, Mews, Guest365, Key Data, and Pricelabs. The Shortyz Awards follow a series of recent recognitions in the sector. In 2026 alone, Bauer Martin Ostsee Ferienhof Bendfeldt near Grömitz won the kinderhotel.info Award for being one of the 50 best family hotels, boasting a 5-star DTV certification and child-friendly facilities. Meanwhile, the Life & Living Award 2026 by n-tv and the German Institute for Service Quality highlighted top providers across 69 home, living, and garden categories, based on 44,000 customer votes. Stiftung Warentest also rated Europ Assistance travel insurance highly, though not directly linked to rentals.
The ceremony on 21 April 2026 will reveal the winners of the Shortyz Awards 2026. Attendees will gather at The Westin London City Hotel & Residences for an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. The event marks another milestone in acknowledging excellence within the vacation rental industry.
