As the vacation rental industry continues to grow, so does the number of short term rental conferences where property managers, hosts, and other stakeholders set annual agenda.
We identify 11 game-changing vacation rental events you should not miss if you want to take your STR property management business to the next level in 2025.
Add these top vacation rental events to your agenda now and snap up the early bird tickets to give your business the best shot at success.
Why vacation rental conferences are worth attending
To stay ahead of the curve
A short term rental conference brings together the leading minds in the industry. It is the heartbeat of vacation rentals – the place where the experts discuss crucial challenges in the industry and look for solutions. Vacation rental events are the perfect place to learn, and to help shape the future of short term rentals. Whether you only recently opened your first rental, or own a vast portfolio of properties, you are guaranteed to gain a better understanding of how the latest trends, regulatory updates, and best practices relate to your business.
To harness the power of networking
It’s not what you know, but who you know that counts, and that is also true for vacation rentals. Short term rental conferences are an opportunity to rub shoulders with the who’s who in the business, the STR celebs, experts, your peers, suppliers, and potential collaborators.
- Strengthen your business connections
- Get fresh ideas and new perspectives
- Get advice and support
- Build your professional profile
- Share knowledge, get your voice heard
To get inspired as a short-term rental operator
- What is your short-term rental missing?
- Can you improve the safety of your Airbnb property?
- How do you attract more direct bookings?
- How do you scale your business? How do you increase ROI?
- What latest technologies do you need to streamline your business?
These events are a crash course in vacation rentals and the perfect place to get answers to all your burning questions. Check out the agenda and the speakers’ list beforehand and set up meetings beforehand to turbo-charge your business.
1. Short Term Rental Winter Forum
- Organizer: Information Management Network
- Date: January 15-16, 2025
- Where: Aventura, FL, USA
- Price: Starting at US$1795
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- Buy your tickets now!
Use a 7-hour slot to network with more than 350 visitors, learn from 100+ industry expert speakers, and grow as you explore the future of short-term rentals. Discover the latest insights and strategies to drive your business forward.
2. Recharge
- Organizer: Information Management Network
- Date: 27 – 28 January 2025
- Where: Porto, Portugal
- Price: Starting at US$979
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RECHARGE is an exclusive event designed to foster innovation and collaboration. With a limited capacity of 100 attendees, the event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships. Unlike traditional conferences, RECHARGE focuses on interactive sessions and workshops to stimulate creativity and drive business growth.
3. Rebook
- Organizer: Viva Puerto Rico STR Alliance
- Date: 1 February 2025
- Where: San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Rebook is the first conference focused on the development of the short term rental Industry in Puerto Rico. Who’s invited? Industry speakers, short term rental hosts, property managers and pros willing to share experiences, learn about global trends, create peer-to-peer connections, and learn about what the future of this growing economic sector.
4. NEXT Conference
- Organizer: Track
- Date: 2nd- 5th Feb 2025
- Where: Nashville, TN, USA
- Price: Starting at US$899
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NEXT Conference is a unique opportunity to PMs and hosts willing to learn new tips and tricks for daily use and implement them in real life. Expect a wide array of vacation rental innovations firsthand and speak to a dozen of cutting-edge travel tech startups.
5. TAP Conference
- Organizer: Avantio
- Date: 26-28 February 2025
- Where: Valencia, Spain
- Price: Starting at US$899
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- Get your tickets here!
Learn from the best in the most iconic venues of Valencia, Spain. Use your chance to ask the creators of the OTAs directly and wield the technologies to your benefit. Listen to the leading STR experts, influencers, and associations.
6. SCALE Eastern Europe
- Organizer: SCALE
- Date: 28 February 2025
- Where: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Price: Starting at US$210
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- Get your tickets here!
This winter, SCALE is coming to Eastern Europe for the first time! The conference is tailored specifically for short-term rental managers, hosts, and investors from Eastern Europe! Join hosts and property managers in Sofia, Bulgaria, for a full day of insightful sessions and networking opportunities. Connect with industry leaders, learn from experts, and discover the latest trends shaping the short-term rental landscape.
7. Level Up Your Listing Summit
- Date: 9-11 March 2025
- Where: Phoenix, Arizona
- Price: Starting at US$497
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- Get your tickets here!
Whether you’re a seasoned host, interior designer, realtor, or investor, LUYL offers insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities to help you reach new heights. Level Up Your Listing Summit (LUYL) hosted by Natalie Palmer and Tatianna Taylor-Tair has evolved from a short-term rental conference into a comprehensive platform for creative entrepreneurs in hospitality and real estate. This three-day event caters to those who have transformed their passion into a thriving business.
9. SCALE España
- Organizer: SCALE
- Date: 13-14 March 2025
- Where: Madrid, Spain
- Price: Starting at US$126
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- Get your tickets here!
Scale Spain 2025 is reimagining the event experience. The organizers have adapted the agenda to the realities of each region, so that you can find practical solutions to your specific challenges, with “focus sessions” dedicated to data and regulation. Expect a more personalized approach with focused sessions, active networking, and innovative formats tailored to your specific needs.
10. STRIVE to Thrive
- Dates: 19-20 March 2025 in Melbourne and 25-26 March 2025 in Auckland.
- Where: Melbourne and Auckland, Australia
- Price: Starting at US$126
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One of the most anticipated gathering of short-term rental proprietors, owners, and managers in Australasia. STRive 2025 will focus on delivering more engaging sessions, networking opportunities, and, of course, entertainment. This year, you get two chances to attend the event: 19th-20th March 2025 in Melbourne and 25th-26th March 2025 in Auckland.
11. VRNation Conference (Heidi)
- Organizer: VR Nation
- Date: 27-28 April 2025
- Where: Austin, TX, USA
- Price: Starting at US$475
- More details
- Get your tickets here!
This year’s VRNation Annual Vacation Rental Conference is inviting all professional STR PMs, hosts and owners, and STR service providers. With the theme “Out with the Old, In with the Bold,” we’re challenging the status quo. Join us in exploring innovative strategies and connecting with industry leaders. The keynote speaker, Steve Sims, the real-life Wizard of Oz, will inspire you to think big and redefine limits.
We can’t wait for all the vacation rental events in 2025, especially the networking, the learnings, and the inspiring opportunities. See you there!
