The vacation rental industry events tracker
Keeping track of vacation rental industry events is hard – that’s why 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. Short Stay Week, for example, offers specific destination focus days on Italy, France, and Spain. 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. Just scroll down, or click on a month to see what’s happening then!
2023 Events
Below are a list of upcoming 2023 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!
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January
Desticon
Date: January 11 – 13 2023
Location: Rusticon, Los Angeles, California, USA
Organiser: Desticon
Details: Desticon delivers insight into all things destination marketing for vacation rental property owners and managers. The event is driven by the believe that small businesses should have the same access to national brand level education and data as larger companies.
FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair
Date: January 18 – 22 2023
Location: Madrid, Spain
Organiser: FITUR
Details: Fitur is the global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America.
STR Summit By The Real Estate Robinsons
Date: January 20 – 22 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Organiser: The Real Estate Robinsons
Details: An event dedicated to helping short term rental hosts buy, manage, and scale their short term rental portfolio. It’s an event for somebody looking to escape the 9-5 and own the highest-returning, cash flowing properties.
Short Term Rental Forum (Winter)
Date: January 23 – 24 2023
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Organiser: IMN
Details: IMN’s Short Term Rental (STR) Forum not only provides 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, and property managers.
RECHARGE
Date: January 23 – 24 2023
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Organiser: International Hospitality Media
Details: RECHARGE is for forward-thinking hospitality and real estate leaders with purpose. Forget walking an exhibit hall or sitting through hours of boardroom presentations. Most sessions will be ‘short and punchy,’ curated in debate, workshop and problem solving formats to help stimulate collective conversation, collaboration, innovation and value creation to help drive your business and the sector forward.
February
White Stone Brokers
Date: February 18 2023
Location: Savannah, Georgia, USA
Organiser: White Stone Brokers
Details: Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from our expert team along with special guest speakers at this 1 day bed and breakfast seminar workshop hosted by White Stone Brokers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business.
ShortStay Conference
Date: February 18 – 19 2023
Location: Athens, Greece
Organiser: STAMA Greece
Details: Short Stay’s annual conference invites hosts and property managers to attend workshops and meet exhibitors offering high-level solutions and services to upgrade and go beyond in your short term rental business.
Short Term Rental Conference
Date: February 22 2023
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Organiser: STRA
Details: Join the Short Term Rental Association (STRA) for a 1-day short-term rental conference. Featuring a full day of short-term rental speakers, panel discussions, exhibitors, and more!
Vitrina Turística ANATO
Date: February 22 – 24 2023
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Organiser: Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (ANATO)
Details: The Tourist Showcase is one of the most important tourism events in Colombia. The purpose of this conference is to promote all sectors related to tourism such as airlines, hoteliers, tour operators and more, allowing them to showcase their products and services, making it an important event to attend for short term rental operators.
ALP Conference & Marketplace
Date: February 25 – March 1 2023
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Organiser: Association of Lodging Professionals
Details: Whether you are an aspiring lodging professional, a new lodging professional (0-18 months), or an experience lodging professional, ALP ‘s 2023 Phoenix Conference and Workshop has the education, marketplace, networking, and fun for you! ALP is a collaborative community, solving the challenges of independent lodging property owners in a changing travel landscape.
Level Up Your Listing Summit
Date: February 27 – March 1 2023
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Organiser: Tatianna Taylor-Tait & Natalie Palmer
Details: Level Up Your Listing is a short term rental conference designed with short term rental hosts in mind. Get ready to learn, connect, and be inspired at this 3 day women’s event. Organisers Tatianna Taylor-Tait & Natalie Palmer have gathered the powerhouses of the short term rental industry and invited top brands in hospitality to share how they leveled up their listings, so you can do the same with yours!
March
VRMA Spring Forum
Date: March 6 – 7 2023
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Organiser: VRMA
Details: Providing the perfect balance of education, motivation, and inspiration, VRMA’s 2023 Spring Forum is designed to be the most interactive, engaging spring conference in the vacation rental industry for vacation property owners, and short term rental hosts alike.
ISCF Conference
Date: March 21 2023
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Organiser: Irish Self-Catering Federation
Details: Join the Irish Self-Catering Federation for this one day conference to discuss the future of self-catering in Ireland! The ISCF represents members who market 5,000 holiday homes in Ireland and who employ 7,000 people both on a full time and seasonal basis throughout Ireland in the tourism sector.
Short Term Rental Wealth Conference
Date: March 20 – 22 2023
Location: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Organiser: Build Short Term Rental Wealth
Details: The Short Term Rental Wealth Conference is not your average hotel ballroom conference. This event is perfect for short term rental hosts and property managers looking for actionable takeaways to help build wealth and the life you want. With high-energy presenters, this conference will be a learning experience. You’ll have plenty of chances for networking in between sessions to build your business or professional connections while getting inspiration from other attendees who are also trying new things!
April
White Stone Brokers
Date: April 15 2023
Location: Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Organiser: White Stone Brokers
Details: Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from our expert team along with special guest speakers at this 1 day bed and breakfast seminar workshop hosted by White Stone Brokers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business.
Vacation Rental Design Summit
Date: April 20 – 21 2023
Location: High Point, North Carolina, USA
Organiser: HPXD
Details: The Vacation Rental Design Summit focuses on the convergence of design and profitability. Launching April 2023 in High Point, NC, and presented by High Point x Design (HPxD) and High Point Market Authority, this is the first event of its kind created specifically for vacation rental designers, those looking to enter the industry, and businesses that thrive in this niche.
Northwest Vacation Rental Professionals Annual Conference
Date: April 25 – 27 2023
Location: Reno, Nevada, USA
Organiser: NWVRP
Details: This conference has always been an industry favorite among vacation rental professionals, with lots of opportunities for networking, education and reveling in our shared experiences in this wild, amazing industry. With informative and inspirational general sessions, and a vast array of breakout classes, there’s something for everyone.
The Shortyz Awards
Date: April 26 2023
Location: London, UK
Organiser: Short Term Rentalz
Details: Short Term Rentalz will host the fourth annual ‘Shortyz’ Short Term Rental Awards in London, in April 2023. The Shortyz aim to recognise excellence among industry peers, highlight innovation and industry best practice, reward achievement and celebrate start-up technology, as the sector navigates the ‘new normal.’
Short Stay Summit
Date: April 27 2023
Location: London, UK
Organiser: VRMA
Details: This year’s event focus is on “Maximising the Opportunities” already available to the industry, and is geared towards property owners of short term stays. get prepared for when the next unique chance to pivot into an advantage comes along, so you’re ready to grab it and grow.
May
GuestyVal
Date: May 8 – 10 2023
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
Organiser: Guesty
Details: Attendees comment on the fun, festival atmosphere of GuestyVal, so if you’re looking for a conference with a difference this might be the one for you! Connect with property managers, real estate developers, online travel agencies and so many more.
VITUR Summit
Date: May 10 – 13 2023
Location: Malaga, Spain
Organiser: VITUR
Details: VITUR is the definitive event for professionals working on short term rentals, serviced apartments and alternative accommodation.
VRMA Executive Summit
Date: May 15 – 17 2023
Location: Manalapan, Florida, USA
Organiser: VRMA
Details: The VRMA Executive Summit is designed for executive-level leaders focused on business strategy, organizational excellence, sustained growth, and charting a vision for their company’s future and this year’s event was an engaging and intimate networking opportunity for our attendees.
The Book Direct Show – Europe
Date: May 17 2023
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Damian Sheridan
Details: In 2023, Book Direct will host two shows dedicated to short-term rental property managers seeking more direct bookings. Book Direct is the premium event dedicated to short term rental property managers and direct booking strategies.
Scale Rentals Show – International
Date: May 17 – 18 2023
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Scale Rentals
Details: Scale Rentals is the new VIP conference for medium to large short-term rental property management companies scaling their business in the STR industry. Learn about property acquisition, raising capital, emerging technology, exit strategies and much more at this exciting event!
White Stone Brokers
Date: May 20 2023
Location: Mystic, Connecticut, USA
Organiser: White Stone Brokers
Details: Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from our expert team along with special guest speakers at this 1 day bed and breakfast seminar workshop hosted by White Stone Brokers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business.
Eco Resort Network
Date: May 24 – 25 2023
Location: Montenegro
Organiser: Eco Resort Network
Details: Join us in Montenegro for Eco Resort Network 2023, for 2 full days of networking and sharing best practice in the eco resort and sustainable hospitality sector.
June
White Stone Brokers
Date: June 24 2023
Location: Monterey Bay, California, USA
Organiser: White Stone Brokers
Details: Gain inside knowledge regarding the independent lodging industry with guidance from our expert team along with special guest speakers at this 1 day bed and breakfast seminar workshop hosted by White Stone Brokers. Our in-depth seminars will refine your vision and ensure it lines up with your personal, financial, and operational realities of buying, owning, and operating a successful hospitality business.
Vermont Short Term Rental Conference
Date: TBD
Location: Montpelier, Vermont, USA
Organiser: VTSTRA
Details: The only annual event in the state for the Vermont short-term rental community! Hear from national leaders in STR advocacy and vacation rental business innovation, as well as local leaders on how short-term rentals fit into Vermont’s tourism economy, and business opportunities.
Phocuswright Europe
Date: June 12 – 14 2023
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Phocuswright
Details: Join senior travel industry professionals for networking, curated roundtable discussions, educational breakouts, exposure to the most innovative technologies and companies impacting our industry, and Phocuswright’s compelling Center Stage sessions, at Phocuswright 2023.
ASCC Get-Together
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Organiser: Association of Scottish Self-Caterers
Details: The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers is hosting an evening get-together to toast the resilience, determination, and professionalism of their members. Book your place for an evening of celebrating, learning, and networking.
Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Organiser: Skift
Details: Join Skift for a consideration of how we can centre sustainability in the tourism industry. They’ll be thinking out loud about how travel companies are taking action on climate change, how we can make community-led experiences more mainstream, and much more.
Maximum Occupancy
Date: June 27 – 28 2023
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Organiser: Maximum Occupancy
Details: New Zealand’s leading hotel and accommodation industry conference, Maximum Occupancy brings together some of New Zealand’s most influential owners, operators, CEOs, investors and suppliers. Together we embrace the alignment of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), manaakitanga (hospitality), and providing a platform for whanaungatanga (sense of belonging) for the industry.
IMN Short Term Rental Forum
Date: June 29 – 30 2023
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Organiser: IMN
Details: IMN’s Short Term Rental (STR) Forum not only provides 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.
July
Urban Living Insights Festival
Date: July 5 – 6 2023
Location: London, UK
Organiser: International Hospitality Media
Details: Urban Living Festival is for urban innovators and investors at the cutting edge of contemporary hospitality, real estate and living. Curated with an intense focus on collaboration and debate, the festival brings CEOs, ‘best of breed’ speakers and attendees, sponsors and solution providers to collectively share best practice, network, map the industry’s future.
TBBA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Date: TBD
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Organiser: Texas B&B Association
Details: TBBA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show is ideal for bed and breakfast owners and hosts to come together for networking, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Texas B&B Association invites all innkeepers located in Texas to join!
OutCoast
Date: July 31 – August 2 2023
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Organiser: OutCoast
Details: This LGBTQIA+ tourism conference is ideal for destination marketing organisations, hotels, and short term rental owners.
August
No Vacancy
Date: August 31 – September 1 2023
Location: Sydney, Australia
Organiser: National Media
Details: NoVacancy Expo & Conference is the biggest and most important annual event for professionals in the hotel and accommodation industry. Access big developments in new brands and product launches, essential education and industry insights, crucial networking, and serious deal-making.
September
Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism
Date: September 6 – 8 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Organiser: Visit Florida
Details: The annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (GC) is the premier educational conference for the Florida tourism industry. The conference brings together tourism industry professionals, advertising agencies, travel experts and state leaders to explore the latest trends and opportunities for the industry.
Streamline Summit
Date: September 6 – 8 2023
Location: TBD
Organiser: Streamline VRS
Details: The Streamline Summit is the must-attend short-term rental conference in 2023. This exclusive gathering of industry leaders and professionals offers you a unique opportunity to network with peers, build relationships with partners, and learn best practices. Whether you’re just getting started or a veteran short-term rental professional, the Streamline Summit is your ticket to succeeding in today’s short-term rental market.
FAVR Xtravaganza
Date: TBD
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Organiser: Florida Alliance of Vacation Rentals
Details: Formerly FVRMA, the FAVR Xtravaganza is the largest vacation rental conference in Florida. FAVR are once again organising their vacation rental extravaganza for 2023, facilitating community, connection, and education.
The Glamping Show UK
Date: September 14 – 16 2023
Location: TBD
Organiser: The Glamping Show
Details: The Glamping Show UK features an exciting lineup of robust sessions covering everything your new or established outdoor hospitality business needs to thrive. Learn about funding, elevating your outreach efforts, creating a more attractive offering to keep your guests coming back, leveraging new tech and so much more from a team of experts.
October
The Glamping Show USA
Date: October 3 – 5 2023
Location: Aurora, Colorado, USA
Organiser: The Glamping Show USA
Details: This show has it all for the glamping industry! Are you a veteran operator? Or just getting ready to hang out your shingle? Either way, The Glamping Show USA will equip you with the knowledge you need to take your business to the next level.
The Book Direct Show – USA
Date: October 18 – 19 2023
Location: Miami, Florida, USA
Organiser: Damian Sheridan
Details: In 2023, Book Direct will host two shows dedicated to short term rental property managers seeking more direct bookings. Book Direct is the premium event dedicated to short term rental property managers and direct booking strategies.
VRMA International Conference
Date: October 22 – 25 2023
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Organiser: VRMA
Details: As the biggest and most comprehensive event in the vacation rental space, the VRMA International Conference is your one-stop-shop for industry education and networking—regardless of your experience or the size of your business.
November
Vacation Rental World Summit
Date: November 2 – 4 2023
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Organiser: Antonio Bortolloti
Details: The Vacation Rental World Summit aims to encourage mutual support and knowledge-sharing between vacation rental property owners and short term rental managers.
Expo Renta Vacacional 2023 Conference Summit
Date: November 8 – 11 2023
Location: Cancún, Mexico
Organiser: Expo Renta Vacacional
Details: EXPORV – International Conference is where independent property owners and managers, short stay specialists, accommodation businesses, property management companies and more attend to discuss, learn and regulate the vacation rental industry in Latin America.
WIIN Annual Conference
Date: TBD
Location: London, UK
Organiser: Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network
Details: A platform for the gathering of ingenious minds that stimulate investment, celebrates, motivates and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship
Vermont Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show
Date: November 13 – 14 2023
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Organiser: Vermont Short Term Rental Alliance
Details: The Vermont Short Term Rental Conference and Trade Show is dedicated to advancing Vermont’s vacation rental and homestay industry. Attendees typically include Vermont’s short-term rental (STR) owners, vacation rental managers, industry service providers, government officials, and the many local businesses connected to this growing part of Vermont’s tourism economy.
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