Conferences are the perfect way to meet people in the vacation rental industry from across the globe to learn, network, share ideas, and inspire motivation. Trying to figure out which vacation rental conferences are the best for you to attend can be challenging, so we have compiled a list of conferences that are happening in the United States in 2023! Read below to see the chronological order of conferences this year with locations 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.
2024 Conferences
IMN Short-Term Rental Winter Forum
January 9-10th, 2024 – Aventura, FL
As this second-generation market of short-term apartment and single-family rental investments develops, IMN looks forward to once again establishing itself as the market-leading platform for industry education, networking, and deal flow. The Short Term Rental (STR) Forum will not only provide exclusive educational content and industry insights but also will present a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with residential, short-term rental, and vacation, investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
Short-Term Rental Virtual Summit for Women
January 22-25th, 2024 – Remote
Don’t let the word “remote” fool you! This is an immersive, interactive summit – packed with three FULL days of roundtables, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and one-on-one networking.
STR Wealth Conference
February 5-7, 2024 – Nashville, TN
A 4-day immersive journey that will leave you feeling like an unstoppable rock star in your career and personal life. Our event is not your average hotel ballroom conference – they’ve got surprises around every corner to keep you engaged and growing.
ALP Conference
March 2-6, 2024 – Orlando, FL
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 exactly which panels they should be attending and to surround them with the right 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.
Level Up Your Listing Summit
March 11-13, 2024 – Scottsdale, AZ
Level Up Your Listing Summit is a short-term rental conference that practices the values we hosts 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 all welcome here.
NHRC Industry Leaders Conference
April 7th – 10th 2024 – Houston, TX
America’s leading single-family rental home providers: keeping family housing affordable and great neighborhoods accessible.
Vacation Rental Design Summit
April 10-12, 2024 – High Point, NC
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.
VRMA Spring Forum
April 15-16, 2024 – New Orleans, LA
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. There will be educational opportunities available for everyone in the industry. From experienced CEOs to new frontline and support staff, across all departments, from marketing to housekeeping to sales to accounting!
The Mid-Term Rental Summit
April 21st – 23rd 2024 – San Diego, CA
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.
NWVRP Annual Conference 2024
April 29-30 2024 – Boise, ID
The North West Vacation Rental Professionals Conference is great for anyone looking to gain more information on topics including, but not limited to, customer service, data, operation, and cleaning, increasing your bottom line, and marketing. This conference is great for hosts looking to network and increase stays at their business in the northwest.
InvestHER CON
June 2nd-4th, 2024 – Austin, TX
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. By taking over the resort, you will be able to create deeper relationships through mindful networking events. 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!
STR Summit (Real Estate Robinsons)
June 23-25nd, 2024 – Denver, CO
During the STR Summit, you’ll learn all the ins and outs of launching your very own Short Term Rental business. It’s more than a regular real estate conference… think of it as a hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn all the steps you need to follow to buy, manage, and scale your own short-term rental business.
Limitless Expo
August 29-31st, 2024 – Dallas, TX
Limitless Expo’s #1 mission is to set you on a course for financial freedom and not get left behind. Get together with the best of the best, consume expert education, and gain access to the tools you need.
VRM Xtravaganza
September 9-11 2024 – Orlando, FL
The Vacation Rental Xtravaganza is the largest vacation rental conference held in Florida. This conference caters to the thousands of vacation rental professionals that own, rent, manage or sell vacation rentals in Florida. You can expect the best in keynote speakers, industry intelligence, demonstrations and so much more to help you grow your vacation rental business.
VRMA International Conference
October 14-16, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ
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 are a seasoned professional, there is something for everyone to gain at the conference. We will be attending this year! Check back for our booth information.
Phocuswright
November 19-21 2024 -Phoenix, AZ
The Phocuswright conference is where hosts can learn smart insights and have healthy debates as we navigate a mid-pandemic environment. At the Phocuswright conference, analysts will cover new vacation rental data and how it can be used to confront the extraordinary challenges we all face as the industry sets its sights on recovery. This conference is beneficial for all owners; the data is insightful and will be incredibly useful for future endeavors.
TO BE ANNOUNCED
EXPLORE 23: Connect
SPRING TBA – Las Vegas, NV
Enter EXPLORE: Connect — a global series of intimate events bringing together industry leaders to make meaningful connections and shape the future of travel. From two-way dialogues to curated sessions, you’ll gain unique insights to improve the traveler experience, discuss solutions to enhance your business and engage with like-minded leaders.
IMN BUILD-TO-RENT, LAND AND HOMEBUILDING FORUM
TBA – TBA
Join them as they examine the latest investment opportunities, strategies, and trends that will carry your business forward. This is a must-attend event for homebuilders, developers, private equity and real estate funds, and service providers to the industry.
HSDC Trade Fair
TBA -TBA
You’ll have a chance to learn about tons of businesses catering to our industry, such as listing platforms, cleaning and management services, pricing services, local tour providers, and more.
IMN MIDDLE-MARKET MULTIFAMILY FORUM
TBA – TBA
With a program uniquely targeted to both small and mid-sized owner/operators, IMN is excited to offer a deep dive into all of the issues, opportunities, strategies, and trends impacting this group that comprises 75% of all multifamily investors. Hallmark discussions include Value-Add Strategies, Working with Institutional Capitaland the famed Acquisitions Shark Tank. Led by distinguished industry experts, these discussions provide attendees with the knowledge and resources required to make well-informed business decisions.
WEALTHCON
TBA – TBA
WealthCon is unlike any other event out there! You will get Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Social Media all in one place, jam-packed into two unforgettable days.
IMN Single Family Rental Forum
TBA – TBA
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. By taking over the resort, you will be able to create deeper relationships through mindful networking events. 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 beOur industry-leading event brings together key market participants including REITs, Funds, Aggregators, Fix and Flippers, Note Buyers, Investors, and more. Make sure you are a part of the most talked about conference for the SFR industry and secure your place TODAY!
Skift Short-Term Rental Summit
TBA – TBA
Limitless Expo’s #1 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. Chart your path forward for 2023 and beyond based on your conversations and experiences at the Forum.
IMN STR Forum
TBA – TBA
This conference will not only provide exclusive educational content and industry insights but also presents a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with residential, short-term rental and vacation, investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
Streamline Summit
TBA – TBA
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!
STR Growth Summit
TBA – TBA
A 3-day growth experience that will provide you with the ultimate inspiration and motivation to unleash your power. This summit will leave you with the knowing that you have the power to claim the life you deserve. Join the waiting list and claim your discounted ticket.
Barefoot User Conference
TBA – TBA
Their theme this year is RENEW, which means that they will be focused on providing you with in-depth training sessions on all the topics that you need to refresh your knowledge and use of Barefoot.
STR Nation Conference
TBA – TBA
The highlight of the event will be the speaker sessions, where experts in short-term rentals will be dropping gems to help attendees level up their business. They’ll be sharing their valuable insights, experiences, and advice on everything from investment strategies to marketing and team building for scale. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the game, this conference promises to provide you with the information and insights you need to succeed in the short-term rental market.
Thanks for Visiting
TBA – TBA
This is for hosts, eager investors, and adventure seekers in the world of short-term rentals. A blend of education, inspiration, and pure joy.
Track NEXT
TBA – Minneapolis, MN
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. (We will be attending!)
iTrip
TBA – TBA
This conference includes over 20 breakout sessions and workshops to choose from; all focused on supporting and growing your business.
BDNY
TBA – TBA
BDNY invites the rebels, the cutting-edge trail blazers, and seasoned professionals to connect with the hospitality industry in the epicenter of design this November. Learn from industry veterans, network with creative minds, celebrate individuality, and meet with curated vendors that can bring your next hospitality project to life.
VRWS
TBA – TBA
The Vacation Rental Women’s Summit is an epic celebration of the women in the industry. Whether you are a seasoned executive or new to the industry, VRWS is the place to learn new information and become motivated, inspired, and rejuvenated! This conference is a judgment-free zone, which allows ideas to be shared more freely and for all questions to be addressed. With inspirational keynote speakers, great connections, a wide spectrum of educational sessions, and amazing food and fun, this is a conference for all.
DARM: Vacation Rental Data & Revenue Management Conference
TBA -TBA
The Vacation Rental Data & Revenue Management Conference is designed for executives, revenue managers, and marketers looking to the future. The industry is only beginning to establish the best practices for vacation rental revenue management. Therefore the DARM conference has been instrumental in bringing the top minds in data and revenue management together to move the industry forward. This is a unique opportunity to be, as they say, in, “the room where it happens.”
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