The Leading Events & Conferences in the Vacation Rentals Industry
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.
The Leading Vacation Rental Industry Events & Conferences 2021
- Book Direct Show
- Click. by Booking.com (Netherlands)
- GuestyVal (Israel)
- Host (UK)
- Host Basic to Business (Italy)
- KigoWorld (Spain)
- Liverez Partner Conference (US)
- Rezfest (US)
- Short Stay Show (UK)
- Skift Short-Term Rental Summit (US)
- Vacation Rental World Summit (Italy)
- Vitur Summit (Spain)
- VR Mastered Bootcamp (US)
- VRBO Partner Summit (US)
- VRM Intel Data and Revenue Management Conference (US)
- VRMA European Conference (Czech Republic)
- VRMA International Conference (US)
The Full Events & Conferences Calendar 2020/21
2020
September-December: The Book Direct Show - Online
8-9 December: Flexible Rentals Investment Conference - Online
9-10 December: Skift Short Term Rental and Outdoor Summit - Online
18-19 December: VRMA Executive Summit - California, US
Events Confirmed for 2021
25-26 January: BnB Greece Conference - Online
6-7 April: Florida VRM XTravaganza - Orlando, Florida, US
8-9 April: VRMA Spring Forum, Kansas, US
20-22 April: NWVRP Annual Conference - Seaside, Oregon, US
22 April: The Shortyz Awards - London, UK
10-11 May: Recharge - Paris, France
20 May: Serviced Apartment Awards - London, UK
3-4 June: Trip Circus - Barcelona, Spain
22-23 June: Travel Technology Europe - London, UK
7 July: Urban Living Festival - London, UK
8-10 September: Streamline Summit - Scottsdale, Arizona, US
22-24 September: Guestyval - Tel Aviv, Israel
3-6 October: VRMA International Conference - San Antonio, Texas, US
12-13 October: The Book Direct Show - Barcelona, Spain
5-6 November: BnB Show - Milan, Italy
17-19 November: Expo Renta Vacacional - Cancun, Mexico
1-2 December: Vacation Rental Women's Summit - New Orleans, US
TBC in 2021
ASAP Convention - UK
Avantio Partnership Conferences - Spain
Barefoot User Conference - Chicago, US
Click. by Booking - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Data and Revenue Management Conference - US
HOST - UK
HostB2B - Italy
Irish Self Catering Federation Conference - Ireland
KigoWorld - Barcelona, Spain
Rezfest - US
Short Stay Show - London, UK
Vacation Rental World Summit - Annecy, France
VITUR Summit - Malaga, Spain
VR Mastered - US
VRBO Partner Summit - US
VRM Intel Live - US
VRMA European Conference - Europe
The Book Direct Show
Location: Online
Sep 29-Dec 31, 2020
Prices: £0 - £114
10% Discount: Use promo code 'NMR10' to get your 10% ticket discount
The Book Direct Show is specifically for short-term property managers seeking more direct bookings.
This online show features over 50 presentations from the leading advocates of the book direct movement from around the world.
Presentation topics include Booking Conversion, Branding, Collaboration, Consumer Trust, Corporate Travel, Customer segmentation, Data, Email Marketing, Facebook, Guest Experience, Google, Social Media, Personalisation, Revenue Management, SEO, Technology, Video, Website Design and more.
Get your pass today and watch all sessions, anytime, until December 31.
November
HOST
Dates: 4-6 November 2020
Location: Online
Price: Free
With 3000 attendees, 200 speakers and 5 theatres, HOST is the biggest event dedicated to the rentalpreneur and vacation rental community.
Your only chance to hear from the biggest disruptors & innovators in the short stay accommodation.
Learn how you can make real money from your property and take your rental business to the next level.
December
2021
February
March
KigoWorld
Dates: TBC
Location: TBC
Price: TBC
Inclusions: Access to training workshops, breakout sessions, peer networking and special events, lunches and reception buffets.
Join your peers and industry experts for KigoWorld in Barcelona, Spain, and learn how short-term rental operators like you are innovating to make processes simpler and deliver a 5-star customer experience every time.
You’ll also have free pre-conference training available to help you get even more from kigo® Marketplace.
VRMA European Conference 2021
Dates: TBC
Location: TBC
Price: TBC
Inclusions: Pre-event welcome reception, lunches and evening networking event.
The VRMA European Conference is one of the leading vacation rental industry events.
The European Conference offers unmatched business and educational tools to help you deliver superior guest and homeowner experiences. You'll discover:
- Dozens of new educational sessions specifically for holiday rental professionals
- Opportunities to meet peers and exchange ideas and best practices
- Insights from supplier/vendors who provide industry-specific products and services to help your business grow
April
The Shortyz 2021
Date: 22 April 2021
Location: TBC
Tickets: TBC
The second Shortyz event takes place in Central London in March.
This night of awards, powered by ShortTermRentalz.com, is dedicated to recognising innovation, achievement and excellency in the short-term rental sector.
Award categories include:
- Best use of social media
- Best App or website solution
- Best home automation solution or product
- Best education and training
- Best sales and marketing campaign
- Best corporate accommodation booking channel
- Best OTA / online accommodation booking platform
- Best property management company [10 units+]
- Eco award
- Best property management solution
- Best channel manager
- Rising star
- Pioneer award
Individuals, agencies and businesses can submit free nominations here.
May
June
July
August
Data and Revenue Management Conference
Dates: TBC
Location: TBC
The Data and Revenue Management Conference is being presented by VRM Intel.
Vacation rental managers will gain valuable insights to understand the fundamentals of revenue management, examine the tools that are available to them and how to use them, and provide hands-on education in data and revenue management.
September
Guestyval 2021
Dates: 22-24 September 2021
Location: Tel Aviv, Israel
GuestyVal will return September 22-24, 2021.
With top-notch speakers, experts from the global travel industry and more valuable content than ever before, GuestyVal 2021 is set to be our most innovative event yet!
With much uncertainty surrounding travel, we are providing a flexible refund policy on all tickets purchased. Take advantage of our discounted pricing and purchase your ticket(s) here.
October
VRMA International Conference 2021
Dates: 3-6 October, 2021
Location: San Antonio, Texas, US
In 2018 the VRMA National Conference was rebranded as the VRMA International Conference reflect the size and relevance of it's global market.
This is one of the largest gathering of vacation rental professionals throughout the calendar year.
VRMA International runs over 60 educational sessions with subject matter experts and motivational speakers.
Network with over 100 exhibitors and leading suppliers plus thousands of vacation rental owners and management peers.
Vacation Rental World Summit 2020
Dates: TBC
Location: Annecy, France
Price: TBC
The Vacation Rental World Summit will celebrate its 8th edition in 2021 and is now established as one of the leading vacation rental industry events.
Join industry pros, service providers, expert property managers and successful owners at this two day conference. Enjoy insights from keynote speakers, panel discussions and excellent networking opportunities.
Other notable large travel events that are not necessarily focused on the vacation rental industry but which provide very useful takeaways are the Travel Technology Europe, Navis Leaders Conference, the Direct Booking Summits in Europe, Asia and the US, the Phocuswright Conference, the World Travel Market, ITB Berlin, Eye For Travel and the various Skift Forums in the US, Europe and Asia.
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