Conferences are the best way to meet people in the vacation rental industry from around the world to learn, network, share ideas, and inspire motivation.
Determining which vacation rental conferences are the best for you to attend can be challenging, so we have compiled a chronological list of conferences happening in the United States in 2025. Read to see where they are happening and descriptions of which type of host should attend. HostGPO will be at a few of these shows, and we hope to see you there.
January 15-16, 2025 – Aventura, FL
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
The Short Term Rental (STR) Winter Forum will provide exclusive educational content and industry insights and present a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with short-term rental hosts and investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
February 2-5, 2025 – Nashville, TN
Who should attend: Property managers
Thrown by a PMS (property management system) company, this is an energizing forum for growth-oriented hospitality leaders to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries by sharing best practices with one another.
March 24-27, 2025 – Louisville, KY
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
ALP is a non-profit association that focuses on professional development and advocates for the industry by influencing public policy. The ALP Conference is great for both new and aspiring lodging professionals. They have split the conference into two main events to make it easier for hosts to figure out which panels they should attend and to surround them with the proper knowledge. At this lodging conference, you will find a collaborative community looking to solve the challenges of independent lodging property owners in a changing travel landscape.
March 9-11, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Level Up Your Listing Summit is a short-term rental conference that practices the values we host always preach – design, hospitality, and guest experience. It’s a conference for hosts, designed by hosts. Experienced, new, and curious hosts and real estate investors are welcome here.
April 27-28, 2025 – Austin, TX
Who should attend: Property managers
This conference is great for anyone looking to gain more information on topics including, but not limited to, customer service, data, operation, cleaning, increasing your bottom line, and marketing. This conference is also great for hosts looking to network and increase stays at their businesses in the Northwest.
April 27-29, 2025 – San Diego, CA
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
The MTR market can be defined as a stay of more than 29 days and less than 12 months. If you fall into this category, this is the summit for you. At this summit, the biggest names and most interested real estate investors will meet. You can gain access to strategic content in an environment conducive to forming lasting business relationships. At this exclusive event, you will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with key industry influencers and buyers. Boost your pipeline of qualified sales leads by taking advantage of our sponsorship opportunities.
May 1-2, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI
Who should attend: Property managers
Brace yourself for a transformative experience at the Michigan Short Term Rentals Conference. Their speaker lineup will share actionable tips and insights from their journey in the industry. Take a deep dive into how to operate your vacation rental business at a higher level.
June 1-3, 2025 – Orlando, FL
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Make deeper connections, take your business to the next level, and level up your mindset. Their goal is to create a safe place where women feel free to raise their hands and be supported. Wherever you turn, you will be in the company of women looking to build generational wealth while living life on their own terms. Whether it’s getting a massage or sitting by the pool, you will be surrounded by like-minded women on a journey you can relate to!
September 16-18, 2025 – New York, NY
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
Limitless Expo’s mission is to set you on a course for financial freedom and not get left behind. Connect with peers from across the short-term rental industry during multiple networking opportunities. Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.
October 12-15, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
It's maybe the biggest event of the year. The Vacation Rental Management Association International Conference is where professionals actively seek new ways to learn, innovate, and collaborate. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something for everyone to gain at the conference. We are excited to attend again!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
A journey that will leave you feeling like an unstoppable rock star in your career and personal life. This event is not your average hotel ballroom conference – they’ve got surprises around every corner to keep you engaged and growing. The speakers at the STR Wealth Conference are carefully selected for their groundbreaking achievements, insights, and ability to inspire. They come from diverse backgrounds within the STR industry and beyond, offering a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
America’s leading single-family rental home providers: keeping family housing affordable and great neighborhoods accessible.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
A unique platform for you to connect with fellow LiveRez Partners, industry leaders, and vacation rental experts. Great networking breaks, bootcamps, collaborative sessions, and social events to build lasting relationships and unlock exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth. A vibrant community of vacation rental professionals who are dedicated to shaping the future of the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Interior designers
Created in response to the impressive growth of the short-term rental industry and growing opportunities for designers in it, The Vacation Rental Design Summit is the first trade event for designers and trade professionals looking to uplevel their vacation rental design services and offerings and unlock new revenue streams.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vacation Rental Management Association Spring Forum is designed to be an interactive and engaging conference. The Spring Forum provides increased ways to network with peers from across the country and opportunities to learn through innovative education formats. This includes hands-on training and interactive workshops with a focus on the diverse issues and challenges that are unique to professionals in the vacation rental industry. There will be opportunities to connect with peers in more intimate settings while tuning into the changing vacation rental landscape and educational opportunities available for everyone in the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
At the Streamline Summit, property managers and partners gather for three days for a variety of networking events and informational classes. These sessions cover a wealth of information including mobile apps, integration systems, accounting techniques, and business strategies. Attendees will enjoy a valuable combination of education, networking, and lots of fun!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance conference offers educational sessions on various topics, including best practices for running a successful business, navigating Vermont’s regulatory landscape, and maximizing income. Additionally, a trade show allows attendees to network with vendors offering products and services specifically designed for the vacation rental industry.
Craving more? Read our Short Term Rental Lingo for Beginners blog HERE or Helpful Online Resources for Hosts HERE.
Conferences are the best way to meet people in the vacation rental industry from around the world to learn, network, share ideas, and inspire motivation.
Determining which vacation rental conferences are the best for you to attend can be challenging, so we have compiled a chronological list of conferences happening in the United States in 2025. Read to see where they are happening and descriptions of which type of host should attend. HostGPO will be at a few of these shows, and we hope to see you there.
January 15-16, 2025 – Aventura, FL
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
The Short Term Rental (STR) Winter Forum will provide exclusive educational content and industry insights and present a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with short-term rental hosts and investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
February 2-5, 2025 – Nashville, TN
Who should attend: Property managers
Thrown by a PMS (property management system) company, this is an energizing forum for growth-oriented hospitality leaders to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries by sharing best practices with one another.
March 24-27, 2025 – Louisville, KY
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
ALP is a non-profit association that focuses on professional development and advocates for the industry by influencing public policy. The ALP Conference is great for both new and aspiring lodging professionals. They have split the conference into two main events to make it easier for hosts to figure out which panels they should attend and to surround them with the proper knowledge. At this lodging conference, you will find a collaborative community looking to solve the challenges of independent lodging property owners in a changing travel landscape.
March 9-11, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Level Up Your Listing Summit is a short-term rental conference that practices the values we host always preach – design, hospitality, and guest experience. It’s a conference for hosts, designed by hosts. Experienced, new, and curious hosts and real estate investors are welcome here.
April 27-28, 2025 – Austin, TX
Who should attend: Property managers
This conference is great for anyone looking to gain more information on topics including, but not limited to, customer service, data, operation, cleaning, increasing your bottom line, and marketing. This conference is also great for hosts looking to network and increase stays at their businesses in the Northwest.
April 27-29, 2025 – San Diego, CA
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
The MTR market can be defined as a stay of more than 29 days and less than 12 months. If you fall into this category, this is the summit for you. At this summit, the biggest names and most interested real estate investors will meet. You can gain access to strategic content in an environment conducive to forming lasting business relationships. At this exclusive event, you will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with key industry influencers and buyers. Boost your pipeline of qualified sales leads by taking advantage of our sponsorship opportunities.
May 1-2, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI
Who should attend: Property managers
Brace yourself for a transformative experience at the Michigan Short Term Rentals Conference. Their speaker lineup will share actionable tips and insights from their journey in the industry. Take a deep dive into how to operate your vacation rental business at a higher level.
June 1-3, 2025 – Orlando, FL
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Make deeper connections, take your business to the next level, and level up your mindset. Their goal is to create a safe place where women feel free to raise their hands and be supported. Wherever you turn, you will be in the company of women looking to build generational wealth while living life on their own terms. Whether it’s getting a massage or sitting by the pool, you will be surrounded by like-minded women on a journey you can relate to!
September 16-18, 2025 – New York, NY
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
Limitless Expo’s mission is to set you on a course for financial freedom and not get left behind. Connect with peers from across the short-term rental industry during multiple networking opportunities. Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.
October 12-15, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
It's maybe the biggest event of the year. The Vacation Rental Management Association International Conference is where professionals actively seek new ways to learn, innovate, and collaborate. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something for everyone to gain at the conference. We are excited to attend again!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
A journey that will leave you feeling like an unstoppable rock star in your career and personal life. This event is not your average hotel ballroom conference – they’ve got surprises around every corner to keep you engaged and growing. The speakers at the STR Wealth Conference are carefully selected for their groundbreaking achievements, insights, and ability to inspire. They come from diverse backgrounds within the STR industry and beyond, offering a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
America’s leading single-family rental home providers: keeping family housing affordable and great neighborhoods accessible.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
A unique platform for you to connect with fellow LiveRez Partners, industry leaders, and vacation rental experts. Great networking breaks, bootcamps, collaborative sessions, and social events to build lasting relationships and unlock exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth. A vibrant community of vacation rental professionals who are dedicated to shaping the future of the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Interior designers
Created in response to the impressive growth of the short-term rental industry and growing opportunities for designers in it, The Vacation Rental Design Summit is the first trade event for designers and trade professionals looking to uplevel their vacation rental design services and offerings and unlock new revenue streams.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vacation Rental Management Association Spring Forum is designed to be an interactive and engaging conference. The Spring Forum provides increased ways to network with peers from across the country and opportunities to learn through innovative education formats. This includes hands-on training and interactive workshops with a focus on the diverse issues and challenges that are unique to professionals in the vacation rental industry. There will be opportunities to connect with peers in more intimate settings while tuning into the changing vacation rental landscape and educational opportunities available for everyone in the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
At the Streamline Summit, property managers and partners gather for three days for a variety of networking events and informational classes. These sessions cover a wealth of information including mobile apps, integration systems, accounting techniques, and business strategies. Attendees will enjoy a valuable combination of education, networking, and lots of fun!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance conference offers educational sessions on various topics, including best practices for running a successful business, navigating Vermont’s regulatory landscape, and maximizing income. Additionally, a trade show allows attendees to network with vendors offering products and services specifically designed for the vacation rental industry.
Craving more? Read our Short Term Rental Lingo for Beginners blog HERE or Helpful Online Resources for Hosts HERE.
Conferences are the best way to meet people in the vacation rental industry from around the world to learn, network, share ideas, and inspire motivation.
Determining which vacation rental conferences are the best for you to attend can be challenging, so we have compiled a chronological list of conferences happening in the United States in 2025. Read to see where they are happening and descriptions of which type of host should attend. HostGPO will be at a few of these shows, and we hope to see you there.
January 15-16, 2025 – Aventura, FL
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
The Short Term Rental (STR) Winter Forum will provide exclusive educational content and industry insights and present a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with short-term rental hosts and investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
February 2-5, 2025 – Nashville, TN
Who should attend: Property managers
Thrown by a PMS (property management system) company, this is an energizing forum for growth-oriented hospitality leaders to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries by sharing best practices with one another.
March 24-27, 2025 – Louisville, KY
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
ALP is a non-profit association that focuses on professional development and advocates for the industry by influencing public policy. The ALP Conference is great for both new and aspiring lodging professionals. They have split the conference into two main events to make it easier for hosts to figure out which panels they should attend and to surround them with the proper knowledge. At this lodging conference, you will find a collaborative community looking to solve the challenges of independent lodging property owners in a changing travel landscape.
March 9-11, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Level Up Your Listing Summit is a short-term rental conference that practices the values we host always preach – design, hospitality, and guest experience. It’s a conference for hosts, designed by hosts. Experienced, new, and curious hosts and real estate investors are welcome here.
April 27-28, 2025 – Austin, TX
Who should attend: Property managers
This conference is great for anyone looking to gain more information on topics including, but not limited to, customer service, data, operation, cleaning, increasing your bottom line, and marketing. This conference is also great for hosts looking to network and increase stays at their businesses in the Northwest.
April 27-29, 2025 – San Diego, CA
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
The MTR market can be defined as a stay of more than 29 days and less than 12 months. If you fall into this category, this is the summit for you. At this summit, the biggest names and most interested real estate investors will meet. You can gain access to strategic content in an environment conducive to forming lasting business relationships. At this exclusive event, you will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with key industry influencers and buyers. Boost your pipeline of qualified sales leads by taking advantage of our sponsorship opportunities.
May 1-2, 2025 – Grand Rapids, MI
Who should attend: Property managers
Brace yourself for a transformative experience at the Michigan Short Term Rentals Conference. Their speaker lineup will share actionable tips and insights from their journey in the industry. Take a deep dive into how to operate your vacation rental business at a higher level.
June 1-3, 2025 – Orlando, FL
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Make deeper connections, take your business to the next level, and level up your mindset. Their goal is to create a safe place where women feel free to raise their hands and be supported. Wherever you turn, you will be in the company of women looking to build generational wealth while living life on their own terms. Whether it’s getting a massage or sitting by the pool, you will be surrounded by like-minded women on a journey you can relate to!
September 16-18, 2025 – New York, NY
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
Limitless Expo’s mission is to set you on a course for financial freedom and not get left behind. Connect with peers from across the short-term rental industry during multiple networking opportunities. Learn from top creatives and executives during exclusive interview sessions and talks.
October 12-15, 2025 – Las Vegas, NV
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
It's maybe the biggest event of the year. The Vacation Rental Management Association International Conference is where professionals actively seek new ways to learn, innovate, and collaborate. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, there is something for everyone to gain at the conference. We are excited to attend again!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
A journey that will leave you feeling like an unstoppable rock star in your career and personal life. This event is not your average hotel ballroom conference – they’ve got surprises around every corner to keep you engaged and growing. The speakers at the STR Wealth Conference are carefully selected for their groundbreaking achievements, insights, and ability to inspire. They come from diverse backgrounds within the STR industry and beyond, offering a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
America’s leading single-family rental home providers: keeping family housing affordable and great neighborhoods accessible.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
A unique platform for you to connect with fellow LiveRez Partners, industry leaders, and vacation rental experts. Great networking breaks, bootcamps, collaborative sessions, and social events to build lasting relationships and unlock exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth. A vibrant community of vacation rental professionals who are dedicated to shaping the future of the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Interior designers
Created in response to the impressive growth of the short-term rental industry and growing opportunities for designers in it, The Vacation Rental Design Summit is the first trade event for designers and trade professionals looking to uplevel their vacation rental design services and offerings and unlock new revenue streams.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vacation Rental Management Association Spring Forum is designed to be an interactive and engaging conference. The Spring Forum provides increased ways to network with peers from across the country and opportunities to learn through innovative education formats. This includes hands-on training and interactive workshops with a focus on the diverse issues and challenges that are unique to professionals in the vacation rental industry. There will be opportunities to connect with peers in more intimate settings while tuning into the changing vacation rental landscape and educational opportunities available for everyone in the industry.
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
At the Streamline Summit, property managers and partners gather for three days for a variety of networking events and informational classes. These sessions cover a wealth of information including mobile apps, integration systems, accounting techniques, and business strategies. Attendees will enjoy a valuable combination of education, networking, and lots of fun!
TBD – TBD
Who should attend: Property managers
The Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance conference offers educational sessions on various topics, including best practices for running a successful business, navigating Vermont’s regulatory landscape, and maximizing income. Additionally, a trade show allows attendees to network with vendors offering products and services specifically designed for the vacation rental industry.
Craving more? Read our Short Term Rental Lingo for Beginners blog HERE or Helpful Online Resources for Hosts HERE.