The Abode Worldwide team attends many of the industry events that are available for the short term rental sector and in order to help you decide which events to attend in 2025 we have published this handy Short Term Rental Conference Guide.
As the short-term rental industry evolves, the sector continues to strive towards increased professionalism. With technological advancements, changing guest expectations, fluxing regulatory conditions, challenging market dynamics and increased competition – it’s a dynamic sector to operate in.
For industry professionals, staying ahead means not just keeping up with trends but actively engaging with the key players shaping the future. Fortunately, 2025 is packed with incredible opportunities for professionals to connect, learn, and grow through an array of conferences dedicated to the short-term rental sector.
From global summits to niche gatherings and across Europe, the UK, North and South America, Australia and the Middle East – these events provide a stage for thought leadership, networking, and exploring cutting-edge solutions.
Whether you’re a property manager, tech provider, investor, or entrepreneur, these conferences are your gateway to staying competitive in a fast-changing market.
6 Short Term Rental Conferences to attend in 2025
VRM Days, Hamburg (18 – 19 March 2025) & Zagreb (21-22 October 2025)
The Vacation Rental Management Days are packed with practical presentations, interactive discussions and insights into the future of vacation rentals. There are currently two VRM Days events scheduled for 2025 with the first in Hamburg, Germany and later in the year heading to Zagreb in Croatia.
Short Stay Summit, London (2 April 2025)
The Short Stay Summit, held annually in London, is the premier conference for short-term rental professionals in the UK. It brings together property managers, tech innovators, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, regulations, and opportunities shaping the future of the short-term rental market.
Vitur Summit , Malaga (7 – 8 May 2025)
Vitur Summit, held in Málaga, Spain, focuses on innovation and collaboration within the short-term rental and holiday home sectors within Spain. The event attracts industry experts from across Europe to explore emerging technologies, sustainability, and strategies for enhancing guest experiences and is a great event for those wanting to learn more about the Spanish market.
VRMA International, Las Vegas (12 – 15 October 2025)
The VRMA International Conference is the largest global gathering for vacation rental professionals and the Vacation Rental Management Association’s main event. Hosted in the US, with around 2,000 attendees, this event offers unparalleled networking opportunities and educational sessions that cover operations, marketing, technology, and regulatory issues for property managers and vacation rental businesses.
Vacation Rental World Summit, Rome (30 – 31 October 2025)
The Vacation Rental World Summit, run by Antonio Bortilotti is a firm favourite on the short term rental calendar. An influential, owner-centric event which focuses on strategies for growing vacation rental businesses, it’s a must attend event for property managers looking to learn from peers and hear some great content. Taking place in Rome, Italy, in 2025, it always delivers actionable insights, case studies, and the latest tools for enhancing profitability and guest satisfaction.
Scale 2025, across Europe and Africa, all year
The SCALE Shows are a series of specialized conferences for professional short-term rental managers looking to expand their portfolios and operations with a focus on education and legislation. The locations for the 2025 events include Bulgaria, Spain, Germany, Italy, UK, France, South Africa and the Middle East with more expected to be announced. These events are not to be missed for short-term rental property managers in those areas or looking to break into those markets.
More Short Term Rental events to consider in 2025
(Editors note: we will be updating this list throughout the year as dates get firmed up)
January
- IMN Short Term Rental Forum (Winter) – 15 – 16 January 2025 (Aventura, FL, US)
- Recharge – 27 – 28 January 2025 (Porto, Portugal)
February
- Rebook – 1 February 2025 (Puerto Rico)
- Short Stay Conference – 14 – 15 February 2025 (Athens, Greece)
- SCALE Eastern Europe – 27 – 28 February 2025 (Sofia, Bulgaria)
- STR Wealth Conference – TBC February 2025 (TBC)
March
- Poconos Short Term Rental Conference – 6 March 2025
- Level Up Your Listing Summit – 9 – 11 March 2025 (Phoenix, AZ, US)
- Scale España – 12 – 13 March 2025 (Madrid, Spain)
- VRM Days Hamburg – 18 – 19 March 2025 (Hamburg, Germany)
- STRive to Thrive Australia – 19 – 20 March 2025 (Melbourne, Australia)
- STRive to Thrive New Zealand – 25 – 26 March 2025 (Auckland, New Zealand)
- ALP Conference & Marketplace – 24 – 27 March 2025 (Louisville, KY, US)
April
- Short Stay Summit – 2 April 2025 (London, UK)
- Your Air Success – 4 April 2025 (London, UK)
- The Property Investor Show – 11 – 12 April 2025 (London, UK)
- VRMA Foundations – 14 – 15 April 2025 (Savannah, GA, US)
- VRNation – 27 – 28 April 2025 (Austin, TX, US)
- STR Zone – Powered by the Holiday Cottage Handbook – TBC April 2025 (London, UK)
- CanStays Annual Conference – TBC April 2025 (TBC)
- VRMA Spring Forum – TBC April 2025 (New Orleans, LA, US)
May
- SCALE DACH – 7 – 8 May 2025 (Munich, Germany)
- Vitur Summit – 7 – 8 May 2025 (Malaga, Spain)
- SCALE Saudi – 27 – 28 May 2025 (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
- VRMA Executive Summit – 28 – 30 May 2025 (Miami, FL, US)
- Rendez-Vous Des Pros De La Location Saisonniere – TBC May 2025 (Paris, France)
- SCALE Regulation Forum – TBC May 2025 (Brussels, Belgium)
June
- IMN STR Summer Forum – TBC June 2025 (TBC)
- Expo RV – TBC June 2025 (TBC)
- Skift Short Term Rental Summit – TBC June 2025 (New York City, NY, US)
- STR Summit by The Real Estate Robinsons – TBC June 2025 (TBC)
July
- SCALE South Africa – 29 – 301 July 2025 (Cape Town, South Africa)
August
- Vacation Rental Women’s Summit – 19 – 21 August 2025 (Charleston, US)
September
- NoVacancy Expo & Conference – 17 – 18 September 2025 (Sydney, Australia)
- Scale Italia – 23 – 24 September 2025 (Genoa, Italy)
- Women Vacation Rental European Conference (WVREC) – 25 September (Genoa, Italy)
- VRM Xtravaganza – TBC September 2025 (Florida, US)
- Thanks for Visiting (TFVCON) – TBC September 2025 (Columbus, OH, US)
October
- VRMA International – 12 – 15 October 2025 (Las Vegas, NV, US)
- VRM Days Zagreb – 21 – 22 October 2025 (Zagreb, Croatia)
- Vacation Rental World Summit – 30 – 31 October 2025 (Rome, Italy)
- ASTRA Here to Stay Conference – TBC October 2025 (TBC)
- ExpoHost – TBC October 2025 (Medellin, Colombia)
- SCALE Middle East – TBC October 2025 (Dubai, UAE)
- SCALE Investment Forum – TBC October 2025 (Dubai, UAE)
- Book Direct Show (US edition) – TBC October 2025 (Miami, FL, US)
November
- Direct Booking Success Summit – 4 – 6 November 2025 (Virtual)
- Your Air Success – 7 November 2025 (London, UK)
- ExporRV LATAM Summit – 19 – 22 November 2025 (Cancun, Mexico)
- Scale UK – TBC November 2025 (The Oval, London, UK)
- Good Neighbor Summit – TBC November 2025 (Denver, CO, US)
- SCALE France – TBC November 2025 (Paris, France)
- VRMA Connect – TBC November 2025 (Houston, TX, US)
December
- Data & Revenue Management (DARM) Conference – 1-3 December 2025 (Sandestin FL, US)
For more information on the Short Term Rental Events and Conferences through-out the year, download our Abode Worldwide Short Term Rentals Conferences Guide 2025.
