Conferences & Events
In-depth coverage of the industry’s key events, from the Skift Forum and Vacation Rental World Summit to the Direct Booking Success Summit and Short Stay Summit. This category offers vacation rental managers and short-term rental managers insights into conference highlights, trends, and actionable takeaways from events like Scale Barcelona, Vitur Summit, and DARM (Vacation Rental Data & Revenue Management) Conference. Stay connected with the latest discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas shaping the future of short-term rentals.
Booking.com’s Foundations Score, Vrbo’s Useful AI Chatbot, and Airbnb’s January 18 Booking Peak: the OTA Panel at Short Stay Summit 2026
TL;DR: Graham Donoghue moderated the OTA panel at Short Stay Summit 2026 with James Cassidy (Vrbo), Matina Keramida (Booking.com), and Jordi Suarez Cambra (Airbnb). Panels like this are heavily scripted, and I say that as someone who worked at Booking in a past life, so I know the reasons.
Sykes Cottages AND Casago/Vacasa on AI: Lessons for Smaller Property Managers from The Short Stay SUMMIT 2026
TL;DR: Graham Donoghue (Forge Holiday Group / Sykes Cottages) and Steve Schwab (Casago/Vacasa) opened up their AI playbook at The Short Stay Summit 2026, hosted by Guesty's Kate Cox. The most useful takeaways for smaller property managers weren't in the shiny demos — they were in the flops. Start internal, not guest-facing. Fix the data before you write a single prompt. Mandate adoption. And lean into the one asset a 50,000-unit operator will never replicate: context.
Exit Door 2026: The Paris room where France’s short-term rental consolidation is being negotiated
TL;DR The French short-term rental market has entered its consolidation phase — and on May 22, around 100 of its professional operators will meet privately in Paris to work out what that means for them. The third edition of Scale's Exit Door, now running independently of the main Scale France event and explicitly closed to technology vendors, puts sellers, buyers, and the undecided in the same room. The programming tells you which questions the market is now forcing its operators to answer.
Must-Attend Short-Term Rental Conferences and Events in 2026
TL;DR- This global guide to Short-Term Rental Conferences in 2026 highlights where top industry players are meeting, from VRMA and SCALE to the Short Stay Summit, across the U.S., Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and online. A must-reference for property managers and hosts planning to attend industry events to stay informed, connect, and learn what’s working.
Learn How to Reduce Reliance on Platforms at the Direct Booking Success Summit 2025
📌TL;DR- The Direct Booking Success Summit 2025 is a free, online event taking place November 4–6, designed to help short-term rental professionals reduce their reliance on OTAs and strengthen their direct booking strategies. Now in its 5th year, the summit features 30+ expert speakers covering topics like SEO, branding, social media, automation, and guest experience, offering actionable insights for everyone from solo hosts to large-scale property managers.
Why the Vacation Rental World Summit 2025 (VRWS) in Rome Is a Must-Attend Event
The Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS) is back for its 12th edition, and this time it’s landing in the ever-so ...
Summer 2025 Pricing Playbook for Short-Term Rentals: Fill Gaps, Catch Events, and Beat Bad Weather
Seeing bookings trickle in for Summer 2025—but feeling like more demand must be out there? You’re not imagining things. As ...
Must-Attend Short-Term Rental Conferences for Property Managers and Hosts in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a defining year for vacation rental managers and hosts. The short-term rental industry is ...
How Vacation Rental Managers Can Tackle 2025’s Toughest Challenges
2024 has been a whirlwind year for vacation rental managers—demand may be steady, but shrinking margins, tightening regulations, oversupply, and ...
Sirreti Announces Gathering for Luxury Travel and Rental Professionals In New York
According to Market Research Intellect, the luxury rental market is booming, valued at $19.5 billion in 2024 and projected to ...
How AI, Price Sensitivity, and Regulations Are Influencing Property Management: Key Insights from VRWS 2024
Travelers are increasingly shifting their focus from traditional tourist destinations to exploring hidden gems like Kosovo, Moldova, and Albania. These ...
Booking Windows Tighten, but Early Bookings Still Drive the Revenue Engine
At this year’s VRWS conference in Porto, Key Data’s Sally Henry revealed a surprising trend: while short-term rentals are seeing ...
The Direct Booking Success Summit 2024: The Art of Reducing Dependency on Big Booking Platforms
Every property manager dreams of boosting direct bookings and breaking free from the grip of Online Travel Agency (OTA) platforms ...
Why VRWS 2024 in Porto Should Be on Your Radar
The Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS) is returning for its 11th edition in Porto, Portugal, from October 3-4, 2024. This ...
Your.Rentals Secures €1.7M, Boom Expands AI, VRWS Green Paves the Eco Path
Your.Rentals Raises €1.7M to Power Market Expansion About Your.Rentals: Snigdha’s View: Boom Expands AI Capabilities with First Fully AI-Powered Property ...
How French Property Managers Can Earn Recognition at France’s First Vacation Rental Awards
This summer, property managers in France have the chance to shine in the very first edition of what is set ...
How Diversification Catapulted One Perfect Stay to 2500 Units in the UAE
At the recent Scale Show Barcelona, an industry-defining conference for rental professionals, RSU had the privilege of curating and hosting ...
Future-Proof Your Rentals: The New Green Standard Is Here
As the clock ticked over into 2023, a stark reminder of our environmental reality was served: the planet breached the ...
VRMA Europe’s Grand Return: What to Expect at VRMA Paris 2024
The VRMA Europe 2024 Conference is gearing up to be a pivotal event in the vacation rental industry’s calendar. Set ...
France 2024: Balancing Tourism Boom and New Laws in the Short-Term Rental Market
As France stands poised to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, its short-term rental market – the second largest after the ...
