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 2024. 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.
Winter 2024 Conferences
IMN Short-Term Rental Winter Forum
January 9-10, 2024 – 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.
Short-Term Rental Virtual Summit for Women
January 22-25, 2024 – Remote
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
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 designed to uplift women.
STR Wealth Conference
February 5-7, 2024 – Nashville, TN
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.
Spring 2024 Conferences
ALP Conference
March 2-6, 2024 – Orlando, FL
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.
Level Up Your Listing Summit
March 11-13, 2024 – Scottsdale, 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.
NHRC Industry Leaders Conference
April 7-10, 2024 – Houston, TX
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
America’s leading single-family rental home providers: keeping family housing affordable and great neighborhoods accessible.
LiveReZ Conference
April 8-10, 2024 – Austin, TX
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.
Vacation Rental Design Summit
April 10-12, 2024 – High Point, NC
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.
VRMA Spring Forum
April 15-16, 2024 – New Orleans, LA
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.
Michigan Short Term Rentals Conference
April 18-18, 2024 – 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.
STR Summit
April 17, 2024 – Lancaster, PA
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
The STR Summit is not just an event; it’s a roadmap for success in the short-term rental industry. They have curated a lineup of leading experts who will guide you through every step of the STR journey – from property selection, design, and management to the finished product, including valuable insights along the way. The information-packed day will guide you through the STR roadmap. Whether you’re an investor, property manager, or industry enthusiast, this event is packed with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and expert-led sessions.
The Mid-Term Rental Summit
April 21-23, 2024 – 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.
STR Innovate
April 28-30, 2024 – Chicago, IL
Who should attend: Property managers
The chance to network with top industry professionals, with tailored tracks for beginners and pro hosts. Focused sessions on cutting-edge techniques to launch, scale, and stand out.
VR Nation (formerly NWVRP) Annual Conference 2024
April 29-30, 2024 – Boise, ID
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.
Summer 2024 Conferences
InvestHER CON
June 2-4, 2024 – Austin, TX
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!
STR Summit (Real Estate Robinsons)
June 23-25, 2024 – Denver, CO
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
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.
IMN STR Forum (Summer)
June 24-25, 2024 – Austin, TX
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
This conference will not only provide exclusive educational content and industry insights but also present a unique opportunity for senior-level attendees to network with residential, short-term rental, and vacation investors, developers, lenders, property managers, and more.
STR Nation
July 8-9, 2024 – San Diego, CA
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
The highlight of the event will be the speaker sessions, where experts in short-term rentals will be dropping gems to help attendees scale their businesses. This conference will provide you with the information and insights you need to succeed in the short-term rental market.
WEALTHCON
July 19-21, 2024 – Las Vegas, NV
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators and investors
Networking isn’t some taboo thing to be ashamed of. In fact, it’s vital if you want to find success and build wealth in any industry. At Wealthcon, you can get in the room with 7, 8, and 9-figure earners from all different industries for two full days.
Fall/Winter 2024 Conferences
IMN MIDDLE-MARKET MULTIFAMILY FORUM – Mountain States
August 21-22, 2024 – Denver, CO
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
With multiple programs in different regions, this is great for every type of host. With a program uniquely targeted to small and mid-sized owner/operators, IMN is excited to offer a deep dive into the issues, opportunities, strategies, and trends impacting this group, which comprises 75% of all multifamily investors.
IMN Single Family Rental Forum
August 22-23 2024 – Austin, TX
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
Bringing together property and asset managers, owners, equity investors, and service providers including a variety of sponsors and exhibitors discussing everything you need to know about the latest in residential property management.
Host Con
August 29-31, 2024 – Houston, TX
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
Hosted by Rob Abasolo (Robuilt), they will tell all the hosting secrets and strategies. It’s a great opportunity to engage, network and collaborate with the highest level short-term rental operators in the business and leave with a clear vision for what’s next.
Limitless Expo
August 29-31, 2024 – Dallas, TX
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
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.
Streamline Summit
September 4-6, 2024 – Scottsdale, AZ
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!
IMN BUILD-TO-RENT FORUM (WEST)
September 9-10, 2024 – San Diego, CA
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
This event focuses on private equity, debt, and joint venture financing within the land and homebuilding sectors. They will dive into the latest investment opportunities, strategies, and trends poised to propel your business forward.
VRM Xtravaganza
September 9-11, 2024 – Orlando, FL
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
The Vacation Rental Xtravaganza is the largest vacation rental conference held in Florida. This conference caters to the thousands of vacation rental professionals who 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.
Skift Global Forum
September 17-19, 2024 – 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.
IMN MIDDLE-MARKET MULTIFAMILY FORUM – Southern California
September 26, 2024 – Dana Point, CA
Who should attend: New hosts, owner/operators and property managers
With a program uniquely targeted to small and mid-sized owner/operators, IMN is excited to offer a deep dive into the issues, opportunities, strategies, and trends impacting this group, which comprises 75% of all multifamily investors.
VRMA International Conference
October 14-16, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ
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 this year.
Barefoot User Conference
October 27-29, 2024 – Pigeon Forge, TN
Who should attend: Property managers
The theme this year is” Hospitality Hoedown: Innovate and Educate to Support Your Operations.” Their focus will be on providing you with the best takeaways that will make a real impact on how you work and your business with client 1:1 meetings on a first-come, first-served basis.
VTSTRA
November 1-2, 2024 – West Dover, VT
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.
Hostchella
November 7-8, 2024 – Miami, FL
Who should attend: New hosts and owner/operators
This conference by Hostaway is two action-packed days filled with networking, industry experts, collaboration, and unforgettable experiences. Connect with your peers in intimate working sessions to talk about anything and everything vacation rentals.
BDNY
November 10-11, 2024 – New York, NYC
Who should attend: Property managers and interior designers
BDNY invites the rebels, the cutting-edge trailblazers, and the seasoned professionals to connect with the hospitality industry in the epicenter of design. Learn from industry veterans, network with creative minds, celebrate individuality, and meet with curated vendors who can bring your next hospitality project to life.
Phocuswright
November 19-21, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ
Who should attend: Property managers and investors
The Phocuswright Conference is packed with new industry insights. Attende to learn how to leverage the pace of innovation and work together towards an outcome that raises the bar for the entire industry.
DARM: Vacation Rental Data & Revenue Management Conference
December 2-4, 2024 – Miramar Beach, FL
Who should attend: Property managers
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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