The Leading Events & Conferences in the Short-Term Rental Industry in 2025
There are numerous events and conferences for vacation rental industry professionals and property managers around the world. Most are located across the US and Europe and offer updated educational insights from industry experts whilst also providing fantastic networking opportunities with fellow accommodation providers and tech suppliers.
Vacation Rental Industry Events & Conferences 2025
January
15-16 January: IMN Short Term Rental Winter Forum - Aventura, FL, US
27-28 January: Recharge - Porto, Portugal
February
1 February: Rebook - Puerto Rico
2-5 February: NEXT Conference - Nashville, TN, US
6 February: STR Virtual Summit For Women - Online.
This virtual event, happening February 6-8, 2025, is designed to empower women in the short-term rental industry with actionable strategies, real-time learning, and opportunities to connect with other professionals. Featuring live presentations from industry experts and interactive Q&A sessions, the summit offers valuable insights for hosts at all levels—whether you're new to short-term rentals, scaling their business, or refining their operations. Link
14-15 February: ShortStay Conference - Athens, Greece
28 February: SCALE Eastern Europe - Sofia, Bulgaria
The first conference dedicated to short-term rentals in Eastern Europe. Join up to 400 hosts and property managers from across the region for this exclusive event in Sofia, Bulgaria. Link
March
4-5 March: NCVRMA Summit - Cary, NC, US
6 March: Poconos Short Term Rental Conference - Poconos, PA, US
This year's Poconos STR conference is expected to have over 500 attendees and will be at the Kalahari Convention Center in Mount Pocono on March 6, 2025. There are over 6,500 licensed STRs in the Poconos and this conference is a great way to learn about, or make connections into this competitive and attractive market. The Poconos are a mountain market in Northeaster Pennsylvania where 47 million people are within a three hour drive. The one day conference features a wide variety of speakers, an exhibit hall and plenty of networking opportunities. From $200. Link
9-11 March: Level Up Your Listing Summit - Scottsdale, AZ, US
13-14 March: SCALE España - Madrid, Spain
The only conference dedicated to the Spanish short-term rental industry. This 2 day event in Madrid will cover unmissable sessions on regulation change, market data analysis, technology and the latest important trends. Link
18-19 March: VRM Days Hamburg - Hamburg, Germany
19-20 March: STRIVE to Thrive - Melbourne, Australia
24-27 March: ALP Conference & Marketplace - Kentucky, LV, US
25-26 March: STRIVE to Thrive - Auckland, New Zealand
April
1 April: The Shortyz - London, UK
2 April: Short Stay Summit - London, UK
27-28 April: VRNation Annual Conference - Austin, TX, US
We’re shaking things up at the 2025 VRNation Annual Vacation Rental Conference. The theme, “Out with the Old, In with the Bold,” is more than just a slogan—it’s a call to action for vacation rental professionals who are ready to break away from the ordinary and embrace new, innovative strategies. This isn’t your typical conference. We’re turning the traditional event format on its head with engaging sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities that will leave you inspired, energized, and ready to take your business to the next level.
27-29 April: Midterm Rental Summit - San Diego, CA, US
30 April-1 May: Hospitable Hosts 2025 Summit - Denver, CO, US
May
1-2 May: Michigan Short Term Rental Conference - Grand Rapids, MI, US
7-8 May: SCALE DACH - Munich, Germany
The inaugural SCALE DACH takes place in Munich, Germany over 2 days in early May. This conference is the first of its kind dedicated to property managers across Austria, Germany and Switzerland. From 99€ Link
17 May: LCD Awards - Paris, France
27-28 May: SCALE Saudi - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
June
20 June: ExpoRV CDMX - Mexico City, Mexico
July
29-30 July: SCALE South Africa - Cape Town, South Africa
August
19-21 August: Vacation Rental Women's Summit - Charleston, SC, US
September
10-12 September: GuestyVal - Mexico City, Mexico
Guesty's renowned festival for short-term rental industry professionals is making its way to Mexico City! Join us for an unforgettable experience at GuestyVal 2025, featuring everything from groundbreaking learnings to festive fiestas. Don’t miss out on two days of top-notch educational sessions, networking, and unforgettable fiestas alongside key players & like-minded professionals in the short-term rental industry. From $649 Link
16-17 September: FAVR Vacation Rental Xtravaganza - Orlando, FL, US
17-18 September: NoVacancy Expo & Conference - Sydney, Australia
23-24 September: SCALE Italia - Genoa, Italy
25 September: Women Vacation Rental European Conference - Genoa, Italy
October
12-15 October: VRMA International Conference - Las Vegas, NV, US
16-17 October: Expohost - Medellín, Colombia
The largest event for the short and vacation rentals in South America. 2 days of conferences and more than a 100 exhibitors related to the industry. Link
21-22 October: VRM Days Croatia - Zagreb, Croatia
22-23 October: SCALE Middle East - Dubai, UAE
30-31 October: Vacation Rental World Summit - Rome, Italy
November
6-7 November: Hostchella - Miami, FL, US
The Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back, Toy Story 3. Sometimes the sequel is even better than the original. Enter: Hostchella 2025! We’re bringing back everything that made last year great and introducing new kinds of content and collaboration. Under sunny skies and in a venue that destroys any preconceived notion you have for a conference, Hostchella will feature all the biggest names and thought leaders in the STR Space on November 6-7, 2025. Link
12-13 November: SCALE UK - Manchester, UK
13 November: Book Direct Show - Manchester, UK
19-22 November: ExpoRV LATAM Summit Cancun, Mexico
26-27 November: SCALE France - Paris, France
29-30 November: SuperStay Live Augsburg - Germany
December
1-3 December: DARM - Miramar Beach, FL, US
Previous Vacation Rental Industry Events & Conferences (2024)
9-10 January: IMN Short Term Rental Winter Forum - Aventura, FL, US
22-23 January: Recharge - Belfast, Northern Ireland
27 January: Rebook - Puerto Rico
5-7 February: STR Wealth Conference - Nashville, TN, US
9-10 February: ShortStay Conference - Athens, Greece
21-22 February: SCALE Spain / Scale España - Marbella, Spain
2-6 March: ALP Conference & Marketplace - Orlando, FL, US
4-5 March: VRMA European Conference - Paris, France
11-13 March: Level Up Your Listing Summit - Scottsdale, AZ, US
12-13 March: SCALE South Africa - Cape Town, South Africa
17-19 March: STR Innovate - Chicago, IL, US
21 March: STRive to Thrive - Sydney, Australia
8-10 April: LiveRez Partner Conference - Lost Pines, TX, US
10-12 April: Vacation Rental Design Summit - High Point, MC, US
10-12 April: STR Summit by the Real Estate Robinsons - Austin, TX, US
11-12 April: HostFest Latam - Cuenca, Ecuador
15-16 April: VRMA Spring Conference - New Orleans, LA, US
17-18 April: Vitur Summit - Malaga, Spain
20-22 April: CanStays Rental Alliance Conference - Banff, Canada
23 April: The Shortyz - London, UK
24 April: Short Stay Summit - London, UK
25 April: SCALE Green - London, UK
29-30 April: NWVRP Conference - Boise, ID, US
7-9 May: Everything Vaycay Expo - Pigeon Forge, TN, US
14-15 May: SCALE Show - Barcelona, Spain
16 May: Book Direct Show & SCALE Open - Barcelona, Spain
29-31 May: VRMA Executive Summit - Boca Raton, FL, US
30-31 May: National de la location saissonnière - Paris, France
5 June: Skift Short-Term Rental Summit - New York, US
13-15 June: STR Summit by the Real Estate Robinsons - Denver, CO, US
24-25 June: IMN Short Term Rental Summer Forum - Austin, TX, US
28 June: ExpoRV Urban – Mexico City, Mexico
8/10/12 July: ExpoRV Connect – Puerto Vallarta / Los Cabos: July 10th / San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
4-5 September: Streamline Summit - Scottsdale, AZ, US
9-11 September: FAVR Vacation Rental Extravaganza - Orlando, FL, US
18-19 September: NoVacancy Expo & Conference - Sydney, Australia
25-27 September: Rental Retreat Expo - Pigeon Forge, TN, US
3-4 October: Vacation Rental World Summit - Porto, Portugal
3-4 October: Expohost - Medellin, Columbia
9-10 October: SCALE Dubai - Dubai, UAE
14-17 October: VRMA International Conference - Phoenix, AZ, US
18-20 October: SuperStay Live - Messe Augsburg, Germany
21-22 October: VRM Days - Zagreb, Croatia
29-30 October: SCALE Italia - Florence, Italy
2 November: ShortStay Crete Conference - Crete, Greece
5 November: ShortTermRentalz Summit - London, UK
6-7 November: SCALE UK - London, UK
13-16 November: Expo RV Summit - Cancun, Mexico
27-28 November: SCALE France - Paris, France
2-3 December: DARM - Miramar Beach, FL, US
Previous Short Term Rental Conferences (2023)
11-13 January: Desticon - Los Angeles, CA, US
20-22 January: STR Summit by the Real Estate Robinsons - Orlando, FL, US
23-24 January: Recharge - Lisbon, Portugal
23-24 January: IMN Short Term Rental Winter Forum - Miami, FL, US
24-26 January: Short-Term Rental Virtual Summit for Women - Online
6/8/10 February - Vacation Rental Talent Summit - Florida, US
18-19 February: ShortStay Conference - Athens, Greece
22 February: Short Term Rental Conference - Grand Rapids, MI, US
25 February - 1 March: ALP Conference & Marketplace - Phoenix, AZ, US
27 February-1 March: Level Up Your Listing Summit - Scottsdale, AZ, US
6-7 March: VRMA Spring Forum - Kansas, MO
20-22 March: STR Wealth Conference - Nashville, TN, US
21 March: ISCF Conference - Dublin, Ireland
29 March: Skift Future of Lodging Forum - London, UK
20-21 April: Vacation Rental Design Summit - High Point, NC, US
25-27 April: NWVRP 2023 Annual Conference - Reno, NV, US
26 April: The Shortyz Awards - London, UK
27 April: Short Stay Summit - London, UK
30 April-1 May: The Mid-Term Rental Summit - San Diego, CA, US
4 May: VRMA Connect - Los Angeles, CA, US
8-10 May: GuestyVal - Tel Aviv, Israel
10-12 May: Vitur Summit - Malaga, Spain
9 May: Explore 23: Connect - Seattle, US
15-17 May: VRMA Executive Summit - Manalapan, FL, US
16 May: The Book Direct Show - Barcelona, Spain
17-18 May: SCALE Show - Barcelona, Spain
3 June: National de la location saissonnière - Paris, France
7 June: Skift Short-Term Rental Summit - New York City, US
15 June: Explore 23: Connect - Barcelona, Spain
23 June: ExpoRV Urban - Mexico City, Mexico
29-30 June: IMN Short Term Rental Summer Forum - Austin, TX, US
26-28 June: Maximum Occupancy - Auckland, New Zealand
5-6 July: Urban Living Festival - London, UK
12 July: Strive To Thrive - Melbourne, Australia
31 August-1 September: NoVacancy Expo & Conference - Sydney, Australia
6-7 September: Host Nation - Terara, NSW, Australia
6-8 September: Streamline Summit - Scottsdale, AZ, US
10-12 September: STR Growth Summit - Austin, TX, US
17-20 September: Barefoot User Conference - San Diego, CA, US
19-20 September: VRM Days - Opatija, Croatia
24-26 September: STR Nation Conference - San Diego, CA, US
24-26 September: TFV Con - Columbus, OH, US
24-27 September: NEXT 2023 TravelNet Solutions User Conference - Minneapolis, US
25-27 September: FAVR Vacation Rental Xtravaganza - Orlando, US
25-27 September: Explore Fest 23 - Las Vegas, NV, US
26-27 September: SCALE UK - London, UK
4-6 October: Avantio Partnership Conference - Valencia, Spain
7 October: Cape & Islands Vacation Rental Conference - Hyannis, MA, US
9-10 October: Here to Stay Conference - Sydney, Australia
11-12 October: Expohost - Medellin, Columbia
13 October: AccomCon - Gold Coast, Australia
18 October: STRz Summit - London, UK
22-25 October: VRMA International Conference - Orlando, FL, US
28-30 October: Hostcon - Houston, TX, US
3-4 November: Vacation Rental World Summit - Barcelona, Spain
7-10 November: ExpoRV LATAM Summit - Cancun, Mexico
10-12 November - SuperStay Live - Messe Augsburg, Germany
12-14 November: Vermont Short Term Rental Conference - South Burlington, Vermont
14 November: Irish Self Catering Association Conference 2023 and Awards Ceremony - Dublin, Ireland
15 November: ASSC Regional Get-Together - Edinburgh, Scotland
23-25 November: SCALE Italia - Milan, Italy
29-30 November: SCALE France - Paris, France
30 November: VRMA Connect - Texas - Houston, TX, US
4-6 December: Vacation Rental Women's Summit - Nashville, TN, USA
6-8 December: Vacation Rental Data and Revenue Management (DARM) Conference - Nashville, TN, USA
8-9 December: Rebook - Puerto Rico
12-13 December: RR Summit - Online
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