Associations, communities and events for hosts

For glamping operators, developers and investors

Membership association for glamping operators, developers, investors and suppliers, with startup guidance, expert consultations, masterclasses and advocacy.

How hosts meet

Weekly online member meet-up calls, small-group masterclasses and a roundtable before Glamping Show Americas.

For independent lodging owners, B&Bs and inns

Nonprofit for independent lodging owners, including B&Bs, inns, cabins, glamping and short-term rentals, with education, advocacy, mentorship and networking.

How hosts meet

The annual ALP Unlocked conference, plus monthly online Hospitality Huddles for members.

For campground, RV park and glamping owners

Member organization for RV parks, campgrounds and glamping businesses, with advocacy, professional development and member discounts. Formerly ARVC.

How hosts meet

The annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE), plus monthly online networking meetings.

For holiday-let owners and agencies

Trade association for self-catering and holiday-let owners and agencies in England and Wales, with policy briefings, legal papers, support and webinars.

How hosts meet

Members’ meetings on Zoom, webinars and in-person regional meetings across England and Wales.

For all short-term rental hosts

National education and advocacy platform for hosts, property managers and local associations, with a regulations map, advocacy toolkits and a local group directory.

How hosts meet

A directory of local and statewide host associations, plus webinars on its events calendar.

For all short-term rental hosts

UK-wide trade association for short-term rental hosts, managers and businesses, working on policy and member support.

How hosts meet

The annual Short Stay Summit in London, plus other events on its events page.

For housekeeping and operations teams

Nonprofit housekeeping and inspection group within VRMA, with certificate programs for housekeepers and inspectors, published standards and operations education.

How hosts meet

Operations sessions at the VRMA annual conference and housekeeping webinars run with VRMA.

For vacation rental owners and managers

Trade association for professional vacation rental managers and their suppliers, with education, certification, advocacy and an annual conference.

How hosts meet

An annual conference with an expo hall, plus an executive summit, frontline training events and webinars.

For vacation rental owners and managers

Nonprofit community of vacation rental professionals with education, advocacy support and networking. ASTRHO, a group for homeowner hosts, has merged into it.

How hosts meet

An annual conference, regional one-day roadshows and member webinars.

For vacation rental owners and managers

Statewide association for Florida short-term rental owners and managers, focused on advocacy, education and compliance resources.

How hosts meet

The annual VRX conference, regional forums, webinars and local chapter meetings.

For vacation rental managers and their partners

Association of North Carolina vacation rental management companies and their affiliates, focused on education, professional operations and the state’s rental industry.

How hosts meet

An annual summit and a virtual annual membership meeting.

For vacation rental owners and managers

Regional association of Poconos vacation rental owners and managers, focused on fair short-term rental rules, education and local networking.

How hosts meet

The annual Poconos STR Conference, member meetups and webinars.

For all short-term rental hosts

Statewide association for Texas short-term rental owners, managers and industry partners, working on advocacy alongside local chapter associations.

How hosts meet

Chapter associations around the state, local in-person meetups and webinars.

For all short-term rental hosts

Online summit from Direct Booking Success (Jenn Boyles) for short-term rental hosts and managers who want more direct bookings.

How hosts meet

An annual three-day online summit of speaker sessions.

For glamping and outdoor hospitality operators

Annual trade show and conference for glamping and outdoor hospitality operators and developers, with structures on display, business sessions and suppliers. Run by Emerald X.

How hosts meet

An annual two-day expo and conference in Colorado, with American Glamping Association roundtables before the show.

For all short-term rental hosts

Roundtable roadshow from the UK host media platform Host Planet, bringing together hosts, managers, suppliers and trade bodies with a local partner at each stop.

How hosts meet

One-day roundtable events that travel to UK short-term rental markets.

For mid-term rental owners and investors

In-person summit for real estate owners and investors interested in mid-term rentals, with sessions, keynotes and an expo hall.

How hosts meet

An annual in-person summit with sessions, an expo hall and networking.

For STR investors, owners and operators

Commercial conference run by Informa Connect (IMN) for short-term rental investors, owners, operators and suppliers, focused on investment and operations.

How hosts meet

A two-day in-person forum with panel sessions, networking breaks and receptions.

For all short-term rental hosts

Conference series for short-term rental hosts and managers in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, covering pricing, operations and revenue.

How hosts meet

Two-day in-person conferences held each year in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.

For glamping and outdoor hospitality operators

UK trade show for established and aspiring operators of glamping, outdoor hospitality and experiential stays, with exhibitors and seminars.

How hosts meet

An annual three-day trade show at NAEC Stoneleigh, plus a one-day European Forum.

For vacation rental owners and managers

Independent conference for hosts, property managers and industry professionals, held in a different European city for each edition.

How hosts meet

An annual in-person summit in a European city, with on-stage sessions and networking.