Vermont Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show
November 12th - 14th, 2023
at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in South Burlington, Vermont
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$185/person - Regular Registration until October 15th
$215/person - Late Registration after October 15th
Registration CLOSES on November 8th at 11:30pm!
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 PM — Registration Open / Check-in to Hotel
3:00 - 6:00 PM — VTSTRA Members-Only Sessions & Cocktail Hour: Learn to advocate like a pro, with experts from Vrbo, Rent Responsibly, GovOS, and MMR, LLC.
6:00 - 8:00 PM — Dinner on your own
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 - 9:45 AM - The Business of Promoting Vermont: Destination Marketing and the Visitor Economy, by Commissioner Heather Pelham, Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
9:45 - 10:30 AM - Statehouse Advocacy: Housing, Community Development, and Climate Resiliency for 2024 and Beyond, by Megan Sullivan, VP of Government Affairs, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
10:30 - 11:00 AM - Networking Break & Visit with Vendors
11:00 - 12:00 PM — Data versus Community Perception: How Well Do We Really Understand STRs?, by Julie Marks, Founder & Executive Director of VTSTRA
12:00 - 1:00 PM — Lunch (Optional Roundtables: Meet Your VTSTRA Chapters)
1:00 - 2:00 PM — The Legal Implications of the 30-Day Rental, by Angela Zaikowski, Vermont Landlords Association
2:00 - 3:00 PM — Bridging the Gap - Working with Local Government to Address Community Concerns, by Bradley Steckart, GovOS & Alexa Nota, Rent Responsibly
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Networking Break & Visit with Vendors
3:30 - 4:30 PM — Rebuilding Trust & Making Safety Sell: How the short-term rental industry is being damaged by safety incidents and what you need to do to help rebuild that trust, by Justin Ford, Director of STR Safety at Breezeway
4:30 - 5:30 PM — The Vital Role of STR Insurance, by Nick Massey, Proper Insurance
5:30 - 6:30 PM — Proper Insurance Sponsored Reception with free drink ticket & appetizers!
6:30 - 8:00 PM — Dinner on your own
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 AM - Level Up: Responsible Hosting
> Best Hosting Practices to Protect your STR, by Alexa Nota, Rent Responsibly
> Standards for Responsible Hosting, by Julie Marks, VTSTRA
> Preventing Problem Guests & Neighbor Complaints, by Bradley Steckart, GovOS
9:00 - 10:30 AM - Level Up: Vacation Rental Management
> Save Time with Software: Technology Solutions for Property Management, by Kevin Ramirez, Hospitable
> Homeowner Retention & Growth, by Tom Powers, Guesty
> Proactive Asset Management for Property Managers, by Ed Ulmer, Barefoot Technologies
10:30 - 11:00 AM - Networking Break & Visit with Vendors
11:00 - 12:30 PM — Level Up: Revenue & Operations Optimization
> AI & Automation - How much hospitality can you automate away?, by Amy Tang, Folio
> Unlocking Profit Potential with Dynamic Pricing, by Monique DeLorenzo, PriceLabs
> Show Me the Money: Best Accounting Strategies for STRs, by Shaan Franchi, Hostfi
11:00 - 12:30 PM — Level Up: Direct Booking
> 10 Ways to Enhance Your Website for Direct Booking Success, by Lauren Bowling, ICND
> Email Marketing for Short Term Rental Direct Booking, by Arthur Colker, Stayfi
> Turning Lookers into Bookers: The 5 Most Effective Direct Booking Resources, by Palmer Lintz, VermontProperty.com
12:30 - 1:30 PM — Lunch (Optional Roundtables: HOAs, Farmstays, Glamping, Housekeeping, Property Management, Interior Design, Guestbooks, Social Media, Safety Inspections)
1:30 - 3:00 PM — Level Up: Investment Strategies
> Bank Financing STRs and Long-term Rental Properties, by Jay Cummings, Peoples Trust Company
> Real Estate Market Conditions, by Peter Tucker, Vermont Association of Realtors
> Unlocking Financial Freedom - Exit Strategies & Retirement Planning for Real Estate Investors, by Anastasia Surmava & Colin Pomer, CFG
1:30 - 3:00 PM — Level Up: Your Competitive Edge
> Surviving & Thriving in a Post-COVID Market, by Tom Powers, Guesty
> Universal Truths to Furnishings, by Marc Hostovsky, Minoan
> The ROI of Interior Design, by Kate Robinson, Wild Birch Design
3:00 - 3:30 PM - Networking Break & Visit with Vendors
3:30 - 4:30 PM — Risks, Regulations & Resiliency: The Future of Vacation Rentals in Vermont, a panel discussion with:
> Molly Mahar, Ski Vermont
> Nick Massey, Proper Insurance
> Kevin Chu, Vermont Futures Project
> Ted Brady, Vermont League of Cities & Towns
4:30 - 5:00 PM — Closing Remarks & Raffle Drawing
About This Event
This event is for short-term rental (STR) owners, vacation rental managers, industry service providers, town planners, elected officials, and other local businesses looking to connect with Vermont’s vacation rental industry.
Join 300 attendees and expect to:
Learn about new trends, changing regulations, best business practices, and emerging technologies for improving your STR operations
Network with other vacation rental professionals and industry service providers from Vermont and across the globe
Master the art of creating safe, unique, and memorable spaces that your guests will love and long to revisit
Enjoy a fun and educational multi-day event with new friends, good food, free prizes, and other surprises!
Registration includes:
All meals (breakfast & lunch on Monday & Tuesday)
All-day coffee & tea (Monday & Tuesday)
2* complimentary drink tickets at evening receptions (*Sunday reception for VTSTRA members only)
1 free raffle ticket for the chance to win fabulous prizes from:
Accommodation Options
Reserve a room at the Delta Hotel at our special group rate: $110/night
Support a local Vacation Rental by booking with a host in the nearby towns of Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, or Williston. Popular listing sites:
