Think Tank

The vacation rental industry is undergoing a transition as legacy companies sell and new companies emerge. Let’s talk about what’s driving these new entrants to the industry, what gap they’re filling, and what is different in how they are approaching the sector

Over $100 billion in private equity investment has been injected into the vacation rental industry over the past six years. How has this money changed the industry? In this panel, we will take a 360-degree view of the investment cycle and the impact PE investment has had on innovation, demand, service, and profitability. We will…

Travel insurance has historically been a critical tool for reducing risk for homeowners and guests and a significant source of revenue. With the increase in the number of bookings coming from OTAs and online sources, how has the role of travel industry changed since COVID? Do new companies understand reducing risk for homeowners as a…

How many technology systems and tools are vacation rental management companies using today? How do they fit together, and how do new entrants make buying decisions? And how do companies expect hospitality employees to be effective in their roles with so much new tech to learn? Executives from companies under the Inhabit umbrella discuss the…

Rental revenue isn’t the only source of income available to today’s PMs, including services, activities, EV charging, Wi-Fi landing pages, partnerships, and much more. In this panel, Wes Walker will lead a deep dive into new non-commissionable revenue streams available to vacation rental managers.

This panel will discuss existing franchise models in the vacation rental industry. We will take a deep dive into the franchise business model, look at growth metrics, and compare and contrast the franchise model with the consolidated models and the independent-operator models

Destination sustainability is about much more than “green” policies; it is about helping to ensure that the destination will be enjoyable for families for generations to come. Historically, local vacation rental management company leadership has been instrumental in working with state and local officials on major initiatives and projects concerning infrastructure, smart development, city planning,…