Did you know the world’s first Certified B entity is a vacation rental company? In this fascinating fireside chat, we’ll talk to Jonathan Coleman, CEO of UnTours, and Elizabeth Killough, co-CEO of the UnTours Foundation with Jonathan, about how travel and vacation rentals can be a force for good in every destination. From memory-making guest experiences to deep integration with the local business ecosystem to future-changing impact investing, attendees will discover hidden win-wins just around the block and leave empowered to thrive in their destinations.

As the vacation rental market booms, operators are dodging legal bullets and weathering the storm of natural disasters. Now, more than ever, it’s crucial for property managers to know their risks and be ready to tango with the unexpected through smart risk management. After joining this session, you’ll carry with you knowledge and a plan to help propel your business forward confidently into tomorrow, ready for whatever comes your way.

Professionalism will be the defining element for success in 2024. Are you prepared to deliver an outstanding guest experience? Join Breezeway’s Justin Ford and Koryn Okey as they unveil the essential strategies that should be part of every short-term rental host’s playbook.

If fatigue is becoming more prominent in your life, if getting through the day is more of a struggle, if feeling truly well is something of the past, then this is for you.

Functional Medicine swims upstream of symptoms and looks for each individual’s precursor to dis-ease. This session will focus on the impacts of chronic stress and explore the connection between our mental and digestive health. By assessing how stress may impact our daily lives and bringing attention to the current state of our nervous system, we are much more equipped to implement simple tools to promote more balance in all body systems. And by learning the WHY behind simple changes in our diet and lifestyle, we are more empowered to make those changes.

This experience will blend learning and practical application, so come prepared with a journal or pen/paper. Get ready to reflect on your current state and envision a powerful transformation for what could be!

One of the #1 advocacy FAQs we see: How can I get involved in advocacy if I don’t live in the area?

While it is undoubtedly a little more challenging to make a difference from hundreds or thousands of miles away, all hope is not lost! Far from it. In this session, Alexa Nota and Dana Lubner from Rent Responsibly will welcome Paul Seago, Director, US State and Local Engagement, Government & Corporate Affairs for Expedia Group. Together, they’ll share our tried-and-true strategies for influencing positive regulatory outcomes and participating in other advocacy efforts from anywhere through what we like to call the Five Ts.

In this session, the industry’s premier HR advisor Sue Jones of HR4VR will share everything you need to know for hiring a great team, no matter how big or small your business is. She’ll cover the essentials of hiring, different work style assessments you can use to evaluate and communicate with teammates effectively, strategies for building and engaging remote teams, and more. Whether you’re hiring your first contract cleaner or your next C-suite executive, this session is for you.

Join NoiseAware to take a deep dive into:
Implementing Clear Rental Policies
Fixing In Stay Problems Remotely
Defending Against False Complaints
Leveraging Technology
Building a Local Support Network