Short Term Rentals are a key part of South Africa’s Tourist Accommodation industry, enabling leisure and business travellers, flexible and affordable accommodation options, often where more formal accommodation options are limited or not available.
The South African Short Term Rental Association (SASTRA) is a unified industry body dedicated to representing and advocating for the interests of short-term rental hosts, owners, and stakeholders in South Africa.
SASTRA aims to ensure that its members in the Short Term Rental industry, continue to operate in a manner that is aligned to National Tourism’s objectives and regulatory framework, and beneficial to local economies and environment in which it operates, whilst ensuring stable and sustainable benefit is earned by its Hosts, employees, trade partners and others reliant on the industry.
SASTRA provides a collaborative voice in discussions with regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders and partners, as well as offering education, resources, and networking opportunities to promote industry growth and professionalism.
Through initiatives such as educational webinars, conferences, a registration portal, and a certification program, SASTRA empowers its members to operate at the highest standards, ensuring compliance, transparency, and trust within the industry.
