The VRNation Annual Conference returns in 2026 as a property-manager–led event dedicated to elevating professional standards across the short-term rental industry. Held in downtown Denver, this three-day gathering brings together VRMs, hosts, RBOs, vendors, and industry partners for actionable education, hands-on Innovation Labs, authentic networking, and collaborative learning rooted in real operational experience. Known for ... Read more
SCALE Spain 2026 will take place on April 28–29, 2026, at Espacio Ventas in Madrid. It is a conference dedicated exclusively to professionals in the short- and mid-term rental sector, bringing together property managers, operators, and investors managing portfolios of 10 or more units. The two-day event focuses on key challenges facing the sector, including ... Read more
The Michigan Short-Term Rental Conference is a two-day, in-person event focused on education, peer learning, and regional market insights for short-term rental operators. Held in Grand Rapids, the conference brings together vacation rental owners, property managers, real estate investors, and industry service providers from across Michigan and the broader Midwest. The program is designed to ... Read more
The VRMA Executive Summit will take place from May 11–13, 2026, at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California. This invitation-only event is designed as a small, executive-level gathering for owners and chief executives of vacation rental management companies to connect, exchange insights, and discuss long-term business strategy. The summit focuses on organizational leadership, sustained growth, ... Read more
Direct Booking Summit 2026 is an in-person conference focused on hotel and hospitality professionals working on direct booking strategy. The event brings together marketing, revenue, commercial, and e-commerce leaders to discuss how hotels are reducing reliance on OTAs and strengthening direct guest relationships. The agenda centers on practical case studies, hands-on workshops, and peer discussions ... Read more
Vitur Summit 2026 is a two-day industry event focused on Flexible Accommodation and Flexible Hosting, bringing together professionals from tourism, real estate, and short-term and flexible rental sectors. It will take place on 13–14 May 2026 and is positioned as the industry’s largest networking event in this segment. The summit features inspiring keynotes, innovative workshops, ... Read more
The Skift Data + AI Summit 2026 will take place on June 3, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, at City Winery (Pier 57) in New York City. This one-day, in-person event focuses on how data and artificial intelligence are being applied across the travel industry, including distribution, operations, and customer experience. The summit ... Read more
SCALE With AI 2026 will take place on June 9, 2026, at the Corn Exchange in Brighton, UK. It is a one-day event dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in the short-term rental and serviced accommodation industries. The conference is designed for property managers and focuses on practical applications of AI in day-to-day operations. ... Read more
SCALE UK 2026 will take place on June 10, 2026, at The Corn Exchange in Brighton, UK, following SCALE With AI on June 9. It is a one-day conference focused exclusively on professional short-term rental property managers and hosts looking to scale their businesses. The event offers attendee-driven educational content, with sessions shaped by topics ... Read more
The FRLA Summit is the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s annual hospitality conference, returning in 2026 for its 14th edition. Held over three days in Hollywood, Florida, the event brings together hospitality professionals, industry executives, and allied partners from across the state to discuss current trends, best practices, and operational challenges impacting Florida’s lodging and ... Read more
The Vacation Rental Xtravaganza 2026, organized by the Florida Alliance for Vacation Rentals (FAVR), is planned as a two-day conference in Florida, with exact dates to be announced. The event is positioned as the largest vacation rental conference in the state, bringing together owners, managers, operators, brokers, and other professionals involved in Florida’s vacation rental ... Read more
Skift Global Forum is a three-day international conference focused on the strategic, technological, and economic forces shaping the global travel industry. The event brings together senior leaders from travel, hospitality, aviation, technology, and related sectors to discuss topics such as geopolitical change, artificial intelligence, evolving consumer behavior, and new business models in travel. Attendees typically ... Read more