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The vacation rental industry events tracker
Keeping track of vacation rental industry events is hard – so we’ve done the work for you!
Scroll down to explore our interactive map of vacation rental industry events, or browse through our list of events.
Find out how you can learn from industry pros, and meet people who are passionate about vacation rentals.
Why should you attend a vacation rental event?
From glamping pods on the Isle of Skye and Queenslander rentals in Australia, to Mediterranean villa holidays and RV adventures across the USA, there’s a vacation rental for everyone. And so it’s no wonder that we have such a variety of vacation rental industry events happening throughout the year.
The two themes that emerge from every event are:
Networking
Industry events bring people together from every corner of the hospitality profession. They’re an opportunity to meet someone who has faced the exact same challenge you’re facing right now, and figured out a solution.
In an industry which is all about its people, vacation rental conferences provide the perfect opportunity to meet loads of new ones.
Education
Alongside learning from the conversations we have with one another, conferences also provide more structured educational opportunities. There are endless chances to learn about everything from industry best practices to using your data effectively.
How to decide which events will provide you with the most value
It’s a balance of the time and effort it will take to travel there, the money it will cost, and the knowledge and contacts you’re likely to take away from it. The key factors to consider are:
Travel
Industry events take place all over the world, both in person and virtually, so there’s always something within reach.
Entry fees
Most events have an entry fee, which can range from nothing, to more than $2,000. The entry fee is an investment: the knowledge and contacts you gain will help you to grow your business. However, the upfront cost is undeniably a consideration, especially for smaller companies.
Added value
Precisely what value will this event add for you? For example, Expo Renta Vacacional focuses on the vacation rental industry in Mexico and Latin America, so it will have limited value if you run a glampsite in Devon. On the other hand, The Glamping Show gives you access to all of the latest trends and developments on the UK glamping scene.
What resources are available to help you choose?
To save you some time (we know you’re busy!), we’ve put together a map of all the travel industry events happening throughout the year. For a deeper dive into forthcoming holiday rental industry events, click on the pins to see what’s happening in your region. Select an event to find out when it is, where it is, and who’s organising it.
Plus, we’ve got a list of all the events below!
2026 Events
Below are a list of upcoming 2026 events in the vacation rental industry. Find out more about when and where they are taking place, the organisers, as well as a brief overview of the event itself and a link to the event website.
As you’ll see, there are many different events to suit the needs of short-term rental managers, Airbnb hosts, vacation holiday owners, and more!
January / February / March / April / May / June / September / October / November
January
Annual Short Term Rental Forum (Winter)
Date: January 22-23, 2026
Location: Aventura, FL, USA (JW Marriott Miami Turnberry)
Organiser: Information Management Network (IMN)
Details: This premier annual event connects short-term rental industry leaders, from investors and developers to property managers and lenders, offering cutting-edge insights and networking opportunities to shape the sector's future. Topics include M&A activity, market trends, regulatory navigation, and operational strategies.
SuperStay Live Rostock
Date: January 23-25, 2026
Location: HanseMesse Rostock, Germany
Organiser: SuperStay / Messe Augsburg
Details: SuperStay LIVE makes its northern Germany premiere! This trade fair brings together vacation property owners, investors, landlords, and industry professionals to explore furnishings, technology, services, and solutions for the holiday rental market. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is Germany's leading federal state for holiday apartments.
February
TrackMEET
Date: February 9-12, 2026
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Organiser: Track
Details: Track's annual conference (formerly NEXT Conference) is an energizing forum for growth-oriented hospitality leaders to learn, collaborate, and push boundaries. This unique platform connects Track users, company representatives, executives, vendors, and customers for educational sessions and networking to help users maximize their Track software experience and share best practices with one another.
VRMA Foundations: Frontline Excellence Training
Date: February 23-24, 2026
Location: Sandestin, FL, USA
Organiser: VRMA
Details: A hands-on, personalized training event designed specifically for frontline operational staff like housekeepers, reservationists, and their managers. This workshop-style approach offers smaller group formats for interactive learning and skill development.
March
Poconos STR Conference
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor, PA, USA
Organiser: Level Up Your Listing
Details: Drawing over 500 attendees to Pennsylvania's Pocono region (home to 6,500+ licensed rentals), this one-day event features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and an exhibit hall. A must-attend for hosts, realtors, investors, and operators in the region.
STRive to Thrive - Melbourne
Date: March 11-12, 2026
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Organiser: STRive
Details: Australasia's premier short-term rental conference brings enhanced sessions, networking, and entertainment for property owners and managers. Gain knowledge from influential industry figures, enjoy sumptuous food and drinks, and an afterparty that keeps networking going late into the night.
STRive to Thrive - Auckland
Date: March 17-18, 2026
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Organiser: STRive
Details: The New Zealand edition of STRive to Thrive offers the same high-quality content and networking opportunities, with speakers sharing insights on pricing, operations, and guest experiences tailored to the APAC market.
ALP Conference & Marketplace
Date: March 24-27, 2026
Location: Louisville, KY, USA
Organiser: Association of Lodging Professionals
Details: The ALP Conference focuses heavily on advocacy and public policy alongside professional development. If regulations keep you up at night, this conference addresses that head-on with sessions on navigating the evolving STR regulatory landscape.
SCALE Central & Eastern Europe
Date: March 27, 2026
Location: National Palace of Culture, Sofia, Bulgaria
Organiser: SCALE
Details: SCALE brings its education and networking model to Eastern Europe with a one-day conference in Sofia, bringing together global industry leaders and regional short-term rental professionals.
Level Up Your Listing Summit
Date: March 29-31, 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Organiser: Level Up Your Listing
Details: A three-day conference designed by hosts, for hosts, with a strong emphasis on design, hospitality, and guest experience. Perfect for creative hospitality entrepreneurs looking to move beyond cookie-cutter listings.
VTSTRA Conference
Date: March 26-27, 2026
Location: West Dover, VT, USA
Organiser: VTSTRA
Details: This conference blends education with a trade show, useful if you're looking for vendors or software partners while learning about best practices in vacation rental management.
April
SCALE Revenue Camp Italy
Date: April 9-10, 2026
Location: Florence, Italy
Organiser: SCALE
Details: A focused event for Italian short-term rental professionals covering revenue management strategies, market data insights, and operational excellence.
The Shortyz Awards
Date: April 21, 2026
Location: The Westin City, London, UK
Organiser: UK STAA
Details: A prestigious awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the short-term rental industry, recognizing outstanding property managers, hosts, and service providers. The ceremony honors innovation, customer service, and best practices.
Short Stay Summit
Date: April 22, 2026
Location: Old Billingsgate, London, UK
Organiser: UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA)
Details: The only nonprofit event for the STR industry in Europe, bringing together over 800 property owners and managers. Features keynote speakers, government representatives, panel discussions, five stages of learning, and a central networking area. New for 2026: Learning Lab sessions on the hour and an Ice Breaker networking event the evening before.
SCALE Spain
Date: April 28-29, 2026
Location: Espacio Ventas, Madrid, Spain
Organiser: SCALE
Details: The main Spanish SCALE conference dedicated to the Spanish short-term rental industry, covering regulation changes, market data analysis, technology, and the latest important trends for property management companies.
VRNation Conference
Date: April 28-30, 2026
Location: Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver, CO, USA
Organiser: VRNation
Details: The 2026 VRNation Conference theme is "The High Road to Hospitality: Turning 'Wild West' into World-Class." Features interactive workshops, keynotes from hospitality trailblazers, hands-on tech demonstrations, and networking in relaxed settings. New VIP packages with exclusive board dinners available.
May
SCALE Dach
Date: May 7-8, 2026
Location: Design Offices München Atlas - Munich
Organiser: SCALE
Details: SCALE Show for the DACH Region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) brings together 200+ leading property management companies for two days of exclusive education and networking on regional market trends, regulatory updates, and growth strategies.
Vitur Summit
Date: May 13-14, 2026
Location: NH Málaga Hotel, Málaga, Spain
Organiser: Vitur
Details: Europe's benchmark event for the Flexible Accommodation industry. Vitur Summit brings together senior leaders from short-term rentals, flex living, hospitality, real estate, and public institutions for two days of high-level content on innovation, regulation, investment, and market trends shaping Europe's flexible accommodation future.
June
SCALE UK
Date: June 10, 2026
Location: The Corn Exchange, Brighton, UK
Organiser: SCALE
Details: Exclusively for vacation rental property management companies managing 10+ units. SCALE UK is unique in that it does not allow service providers to purchase tickets—all attendees are professional property managers. Expect unrivalled educational sessions and networking without sales pitches.
September
STRive to Thrive - Bali
Date: September 10, 2026
Location: Bali, Indonesia
Organiser: STRive
Details: STRive Conference expands to Bali for the first time! This exciting new chapter brings the successful STRive format to Southeast Asia, offering more opportunities for short-term rental professionals to connect, learn, and grow.
FAVR Vacation Rental Xtravaganza
Date: September 24-26, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Organiser: FAVR (Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals)
Details: Florida's largest vacation rental conference offers two days of education, networking, and information sharing. Features over 80 exhibitors in the Vacation Rental Marketplace, interactive sessions, and opportunities to connect with seasoned vacation rental experts.
The Glamping Show UK
Date: September 10-12, 2026
Location: NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK
Organiser: The Glamping Show
Details: Europe's flagship glamping event and the UK's leading trade show dedicated to the luxury outdoor and experiential accommodation industry. Features 100+ exhibitors showcasing eco-pods, luxury tents, hot tubs, tech, booking systems, and a three-day seminar programme. Essential for anyone launching or expanding a glamping business.
SCALE Middle East
Date: September 30 - October 1, 2026
Location: Hilton Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Organiser: SCALE
Details: SCALE brings its successful conference format to the Middle East, connecting property managers from the region with global industry leaders for education and networking opportunities.
October
VRMA International Conference
Date: October 4-6, 2026
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Organiser: VRMA
Details: The premier gathering for global short-term rental professionals. Perhaps the biggest event of the year for property managers, bringing together thousands of innovators and forward-thinking companies. Comprehensive education on everything from staffing to technology to guest reviews, with innovative solutions and valuable networking opportunities.
Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS)
Date: October 8-9, 2026
Location: Cité Internationale – Centre de Congrès, Lyon, France
Organiser: VRWS
Details: The 13th edition of VRWS comes to Lyon! This global event for hosts, property managers, and professionals features the highly acclaimed Roundtables format—50-minute help and support networking sessions where you interact with colleagues at a deeper level than any other industry event. Plus Speed-Dating sessions, top-notch presentations, and the "Best VRTech Start Up of the Year" competition. Up to 800+ attendees from Europe, the US, and beyond.
VRM Days
Date: October 20-21, 2026
Location: Technology Park, Split, Croatia
Organiser: VRM Days
Details: The leading event for short-term rentals in the Croatia/Adriatic region brings together top experts, providers, and professional property managers. Two full days of discussions, presentations, networking, and gala dinner. Topics focus on operational efficiency, AI-driven pricing, EU regulations, and strategies to increase rental income.
SCALE Show International (SCALE Fest)
Date: October 24-25, 2026
Location: World Trade Center, Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: SCALE
Details: The flagship SCALE international event transforms into a festival-like experience! Join 500+ short-term rental professionals from across Europe and beyond for an immersive weekend of education, connection, and fun. Designed for operators managing 10+ units, featuring keynotes, workshops, masterclasses, peer matchmaking, wellness activities, and social events—without sales pitches or pay-to-play speakers.
November
SuperStay Live Augsburg
Date: November 20-22, 2026
Location: Messe Augsburg, Germany
Organiser: SuperStay / Messe Augsburg
Details: THE meeting place for the southern German vacation rental industry. This trade fair showcases exhibitors offering furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, accessories, services, and technology specifically designed for holiday homes. Bavaria is Germany's largest market for vacation rentals, making this event essential for owners, investors, and property managers seeking to improve their properties.
SCALE France
Date: November 25-26, 2026
Location: Salons de L'Aveyron · Paris
Organiser: SCALE
Details: The annual French edition of SCALE dedicated to short-term rental professionals managing at least 20 properties. Features conferences, roundtables, and workshops covering client acquisition, SEO, profitability, AI, direct bookings, regulations, and operational strategies.
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