Vacation Rental Industry Events to Add to Your Calendar
Not only is travel picking up again, but short-term rental property managers and vacation rental professionals can also look forward to in-person, vacation rental industry events once more.
From helping you to get more direct bookings to streamlining your vacation rental revenue management, these educational sessions are great for professional development.
Vacation rental conferences also give you the perfect opportunity to connect with your industry peers, especially at widely renowned ones like the VRMA International Conference.
Even if you have time to register for only one event, it will be an investment not only in yourself but also in your vacation rental business.
Continue reading to see which vacation rental industry events are planned for this year and which conference format will suit your learning style.
May 2022
EXPLORE 22
When: May 4 – 5, 2022
Where: Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Why you should attend:
EXPLORE 22 will look at new vacation rental industry innovations that can help to improve the end-to-end experience for travelers from across the world.
During the two-day event, Expedia will also reveal its new, purpose-built platform that will help its users to grow their reach and streamline their operations.
Other topics that will be explored include:
- Sustainable travel
- Major trends and tools for advertising
- Promoting privacy and security
Cost: The conference is complimentary
Future of Lodging Forum
When: May 11 – 12, 2022
Where: etc.venues 360 Madison, New York City
Why you should attend:
During this event organized by Skift, leaders in the hospitality industry will discuss what the future of accommodation looks like, where hotels and short-term rentals intersect, and how consumer behavior is driving change.
Speakers include:
- Shruti Challa of Sonder
- Jennifer Hsieh of Marriott International
- Carl Shepherd of HomeAway
Cost: $745 for the in-person event
The ‘Shortyz’ Short Term Rental Awards
When: May 18, 2022
Where: The Skyline London, UK
Why you should attend:
This special awards event brings industry professionals and leaders in the hospitality industry together for one evening.
Not only is it a great opportunity for impactful networking, but it’s also a chance to recognize the hard work and innovation of individuals and companies.
Cost: £192.29
Short Stay Summit
When: May 19, 2022
Where: Tobacco Dock, London
Why you should attend:
The Short Stay Summit is the leading European business conference and exhibition for short-term rental owners, vacation rental professionals, and property managers.
This vacation rental conference is organized by the European Holiday Home Association, UK Short Term Accommodation Association, and the Vacation Rental Management Association.
The event will include educational talks and networking opportunities.
Topics that will be explored include:
- Flexible living
- Revenue management essentials
- Guest communication
Cost: Pricing starts at £150 + vat
Scale Rentals
When: May 26, 2022
Where: Barcelona, Spain
Why you should attend:
Scale Rentals is aimed at professional short-term rental businesses that manage 50 or more properties.
Brought to you by The Short Stay Week and The Book Direct Show, this year’s event will focus on the common hurdles and goals of short-term rental managers.
Attendees can look forward to valuable networking opportunities, interactive sessions, and learning from vacation rentals industry experts.
Speakers include:
- Thibault Masson, founder of Rental Scale Up
- Steve Davis, CEO of Operto Technologies
- Julie George, author of Million Dollar Host
Cost: £199 per person
June 2022
VRMA Executive Summit
When: June 1 – 3, 2022
Where: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Manalapan, Florida
Why you should attend:
Facilitated by Simon Lehmann, one of the world’s leading experts on short-term rentals, this three-day summit is aimed at executive-level leaders from Vacation Rental Management Association member companies.
The content will focus on business strategy and will cover topics like recruitment, advocacy, and strategic planning.
Cost: Not available
Vermont Short Term Rental Conference & Trade Show
When: June 2 – 3, 2022
Where: Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier, Vermont
Why you should attend:
If you operate short-term rentals in Vermont, this is a must-attend event.
Attendees will learn about regulations, small business opportunities, and the impact that vacation rentals have on Vermont’s tourism economy.
There will also be an opportunity to meet vendors that can help you to scale your short-term rental business.
Speakers include:
- Justin Ford, a nationally recognized short-term rental safety expert
- Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
- Vermont’s biggest short-term rental social media influencers
Cost: $85 – $165
STR Wealth Conference
When: June 6 – 8, 2022
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
Why you should attend:
The lineup of this three-day, fully-immersive event is packed with top speakers who will help you to achieve your business goals.
There will be informative talks and networking opportunities with investors and fellow hosts that will help you to identify the next steps you need to take in your hosting journey.
Speakers include:
- Julie George, author of Million Dollar Host
- Michael Sjogren, founder of Short-term Rental Secrets
- Bill Faeth, founder of Build STR Wealth
Cost: Early-bird passes are available at $597
IMN Short Term Rental Forum
When: June 16 – 17, 2022
Where: Austin, Texas
Why you should attend:
Sponsored by Vacasa and a number of other well-known service providers, this event is aimed at senior-level attendees.
The forum will share industry insights, exclusive educational content, and offer opportunities to network.
Topics that will be explored include:
- Long-term versus short-term rentals
- Acquisition strategies
- Experiential units
Cost: Early-bird registration costs $1,595
Sustainable Tourism Summit
When: June 29, 2022
Where: Online
Why you should attend:
During this online event, Skift editors and research analysts will chat to leaders in the tourism industry about sustainability.
Find out how other travel companies have grown their sustainability initiatives and what measures they have put in place to fight climate change.
Cost: $40 per ticket
July 2022
Urban Living Festival
When: July 6 – 7, 2022
Where: East Wintergarden, London
Why you should attend:
This event is aimed at urban investors and innovators and will tackle topics like investment, supply, and technology.
During the two-day event, speakers, sponsors, and attendees will come together to share best practices and discuss the future of the industry.
Topics that will be explored include:
- The new world of serviced living
- The senior living revolution
- Vertical cities
Cost: £510.52 – £893.92
TBBA Annual Convention & Trade Show
When: July 31 – August 2, 2022
Where: Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas
Why you should attend:
All innkeepers in Texas are invited to this networking event to generate ideas to grow business, form partnerships, and drive more direct bookings.
There will also be amazing food (breakfast and lunch will be provided) and opportunities to support vendors.
Cost: $199 – $299
August 2022
Data and Revenue Management Conference
When: August 9 – 10, 2022
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
Why you should attend:
This event is ideal for hosts, marketers, and vacation rental managers who need help with their pricing data and revenue management.
Over the span of two days, top minds will discuss topics like foundational data and revenue management, advanced revenue management, and marketing.
Cost: Early-bird registration costs $849 (Ends May 1, 2022)
September 2022
Streamline Summit
When: September 7 – 9, 2022
Where: The Phoenician, Scottsdale
Why you should attend:
The Streamline Summit is an annual event for Streamline property managers and partners.
Before registration, there will be a round of golf. So, make sure to bring your gear and A-game.
The rest of the summit promises to be just as exciting with Q&A sessions, a cocktail reception, interactive workshops, and one-on-one opportunities.
Cost: $749
Vacation Rental World Summit
When: September 15 – 16, 2022
Where: Alfândega do Porto, Portugal
Why you should attend:
This year’s event will mark the 9th Vacation Rental World Summit.
Vacation rental professionals can look forward to first-class presentations, networking sessions, panel discussions, and business insights.
At this year’s event, they will also introduce a revised and improved roundtables format.
Cost: Super early-bird tickets are available at only €247 (50% off)
The Glamping Show
When: September 15 – 17, 2022
Where: NAEC Stoneleigh Park, England
Why you should attend:
The Glamping Show is an event dedicated to glamping specifically, a growing market within the vacation rental industry.
Highlights include a number of speakers and exhibitors. From parasols to septic tanks solutions, come and discover how to kit out your alternative accommodation.
Cost: Not available
NEXT Conference
When: September 18 – 20, 2022
Where: Hilton Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis
Why you should attend:
At NEXT, vacation rental professionals can get together to learn, collaborate, and share best practices. The theme of this year’s event is “For the Love of Hospitality”.
Topics that will be explored include:
- Marketing
- Reservations and revenue
- Housekeeping and maintenance
- Accounting
Cost: Early-bird pricing is $799 per person
VRM (Vacation Rental) Xtravaganza
When: September 19 – 21, 2022
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida
Why you should attend:
While more info about the event agenda, speakers, and exhibitors must still be revealed, this event is ideal if you want to sell vacation rentals.
It’s the largest vacation rental conference in Florida and attracts thousands of short-term rental industry professionals.
Cost: Not available
Skift Global Forum
When: September 19 – 21, 2022
Where: Online and New York City
Why you should attend:
According to their website, this key event on the calendar is the biggest creative business event in the international travel industry.
Attendees can look forward to sessions with some of the most influential leaders in the travel industry and networking opportunities with fellow event attendees.
Topics that will be explored include:
- Biggest future challenges for the travel industry
- The new tech innovators
- The reinvention of the traveler experience
Cost: $160 – $195 Online, $1,500 – $1695 in-person
October 2022
VITUR Summit
When: October 6 – 7, 2022
Where: Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain
Why you should attend:
The VITUR Summit is the only event that brings together key European leaders, administrations, and institutions in the holiday rentals industry.
More than 50 speakers and panelists will share valuable content that will help to grow in the vacation rental industry.
Cost: Not available
The Book Direct Show
When: October 18 – 19, 2022
Where: Online and Miami
Why you should attend:
This year’s event will include an evening awards ceremony hosted by Will Slickers, a well-known podcaster.
There’s also an exciting lineup of world-class vacation rental industry speakers that includes Matt Landau and Heather Bauer.
Cost: Limited full-show tickets are available at $395 per ticket, Online $0 – $145
VRMA International Conference
When: October 23 – 26, 2022
Where: Las Vegas
Why you should attend:
From growth strategy and implementing property management AI, to risk management, there are various topics that speakers are expected to cover at this year’s VRMA International Conference.
Knowing the Vacation Rental Management Association, the conference is sure to be packed with world-class education, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Cost: Not available
November 2022
Phocuswright Conference
When: November 14 – 17, 2022
Where: Phoenix, Arizona
Why you should attend:
While the Phocuswright Conference is more expensive than many of the others, it spans over four days.
The jam-packed program includes vacation rental industry roundtables, keynote presentations, educational content from industry leaders, small group interactions, and many opportunities to unwind during happy hour.
Cost: $3,199
Ospitiamo
When: November 18 – 19, 2022
Where: Mico Milano Convention Center, Italy
Why you should attend:
The conference caters to property managers and short-term rental business owners and focuses on the hotel and wider hospitality industry.
It’s the ideal place to find out more about services, products, and technology that will help you to take your business to the next level.
Cost: Not available
Free Up More Time For Events With Vacation Rental Automation Software
When hosts are busy running a business there’s not a lot of time to attend events, trade shows, or conferences every month.
To help hosts create time to attend these important dates on the calendar, it’s a good idea to invest in vacation rental software, like iGMS, that can help to automate the daily tasks of running their rentals.
As a matter of fact, when you attend some of these vacation rental conferences, you’ll learn more about how the right tools can make a huge difference by setting you up for sustained growth.
From calendar synchronization to cleaning management, here are just a few examples of how iGMS can help you with routine tasks:
- Managing multiple accounts and listings on the major vacation rental sites
- Organizing your messages and email into a single feed and using automated templates and triggered messaging to improve guest communication
- Automating the process of guest reviews
- Creating a website for direct bookings
- Tracking your business performance on an analytics Dashboard
- Managing direct bookings using a direct booking management toolkit
- Receiving payouts and creating invoices by connecting your Stripe account to iGMS
- Sharing cleaning daily schedules with your team and auto-assigning tasks.
About the Author
Callan Riddles is the Content and Social Media Specialist at iGMS. Callan has a passion for finding new ways to help vacation rental businesses thrive. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and experience all the new things that life has to offer.
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