THE 2026 SHORT-TERM RENTAL INDUSTRY EVENTS HUB
This curated global calendar brings together the most important STR events, summits, expos, and roadshows happening across the year. Whether you’re a host, property manager, operator, supplier, or industry leader, these conferences are where insights are shared, partnerships are formed, and the future of short-term rentals takes shape. Use this hub to plan your travel, sharpen your skills, and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.
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January 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13–15 | ResNexus Academy | Salem, Utah | USA | Click here | Hands-on hospitality and STR training for owners and operators. |
| Jan 22–23 | IMN Short-Term Rental Winter Forum | Aventura, Florida | USA | Click here | Industry forum with insights on STR operations, trends, and strategy. |
| Jan 26–Feb 3 | VR Nation Beach Biz Roadshow | Florida & Alabama | USA | Click here | Local STR market insights and networking stops across multiple cities. |
February 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | Host Planet Roadshow | Cornwall | UK | Click here | STR education and networking roadshow with hyperlocal insights. |
| Feb 6–7 | MOVHA | Kansas City, Missouri | USA | Click here | Foundational hosting education event for property owners and hosts. |
| Feb 9–12 | TrackMEET | Austin, Texas | USA | Click here | Collaborative growth-oriented meetup for hospitality leaders. |
| Feb 23–24 | VRMA Foundations | Sandestin, Florida | USA | Click here | Hands-on operational training for STR frontline teams. |
| Feb 24–25 | SCALE India | Mumbai | India | Click here | Educational conference for STR property managers and pros. |
March 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2–5 | ALP Conference | Louisville, Kentucky | USA | Click here | STR conference for education and industry networking. |
| Mar 4–6 | Barefoot User Conference | Annapolis, Maryland | USA | Click here | User-focused STR conference with sessions and workshops. |
| Mar 6 | Poconos STR Conference | Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania | USA | Click here | Regional STR event with education and local insights. |
| Mar 11–12 | STRIVE to Thrive Australia | Melbourne | Australia | Click here | STR industry conference with panels and networking. |
| Mar 15–17 | Mid-Atlantic Innkeepers Conference | Gettysburg, Pennsylvania | USA | Click here | Conference for innkeepers and STR operators. |
| Mar 17–18 | STRIVE to Thrive New Zealand | Auckland | New Zealand | Click here | Conference focused on STR best practices and growth. |
| Mar 17–19 | STR Expo | Miami Beach, Florida | USA | Click here | STR industry expo with suppliers and innovation exhibits. |
| Mar 26–27 | Vermont STR Alliance Conference | West Dover, Vermont | USA | Click here | Regional STR educational and networking event. |
| Mar 27 | SCALE CEE | Sofia | Bulgaria | Click here | SCALE educational event for property managers and hosts. |
| Mar 29–31 | Level Up Your Listing Summit | Phoenix, Arizona | USA | Click here | Summit on listing performance, branding, and guest experience. |
April 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9–10 | Revenue Camp Italia | Florence | Italy | Click here | SCALE event focused on STR revenue management strategies. |
| Apr 22 | Short Stay Summit | London | UK | Click here | STR summit covering short stay trends and regulations. |
| Apr 23 | Host Planet Roadshow | London | UK | Click here | One-day STR education and networking event. |
| Apr 28–29 | SCALE España | Madrid | Spain | Click here | SCALE conference for STR education and industry networking. |
| Apr 28–30 | VR Nation Annual Conference | Denver, Colorado | USA | Click here | STR conference created by property managers for growth. |
May 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7–8 | Michigan STR Conference | Grand Rapids, Michigan | USA | Click here | Regional STR learning and networking conference. |
| May 11–13 | VRMA Executive Summit | Rancho Palos Verdes, California | USA | Click here | Executive-level STR leadership and strategy sessions. |
| May 11–20 | VR Nation Southern Charm Roadshow | Tennessee & North Carolina | USA | Click here | Multi-city STR roadshow with local market insights. |
June 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9 | SCALE With AI | Brighton | UK | Click here | SCALE event focused on AI tools for STR operations. |
| Jun 10 | SCALE UK | Brighton | UK | Click here | Educational SCALE conference for property managers. |
July 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBC | IMN Short-Term Rental Summer Forum | Park City, Utah | USA | Click here | Summer STR forum featuring market insights and trends. |
September 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 10 | STRIVE to Thrive Bali | Bali | Indonesia | Click here | STR conference featuring learning and networking. |
| Sept 14 | Host Planet Roadshow | Nottingham | UK | Click here | One-day STR education and networking event. |
| Sept 22–24 | Skift Global Forum | New York City | USA | Click here | Global travel and hospitality strategy forum. |
| Sept 30–Oct 1 | SCALE Middle East | Dubai | UAE | Click here | SCALE conference for STR professionals in the region. |
October 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4–6 | VRMA International Conference | Nashville, Tennessee | USA | Click here | Major STR industry conference with education and expo. |
| Oct 7 | Host Planet Roadshow | Bath | UK | Click here | One-day STR education and networking event. |
| Oct 20–22 | Campground Solutions Summit West | Western USA | USA | Click here | Summit for campground and outdoor hospitality leaders. |
| Oct 23 | WVREC Women’s Vacation Rental European Conference | Barcelona | Spain | Click here | Conference supporting women leaders in STR. |
| Oct 24–25 | SCALE Fest | Barcelona | Spain | Click here | SCALE festival-style event for STR education. |
November 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4–6 | NEIRA Annual Conference | Brewster, Massachusetts | USA | Click here | Regional conference for innkeepers and STR hosts. |
| Nov 10 | Host Planet Roadshow | Chester | UK | Click here | One-day STR education and networking event. |
| Nov 25–26 | SCALE France | Paris | France | Click here | SCALE event for short-term rental professionals. |
December 2026 – STR Events
| Date of the Event | Name of the Event | Location | Country | Website | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3 | Host Planet Roadshow | Edinburgh | Scotland | Click here | UK STR education and networking roadshow. |
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