Our Summit
As vaccines are rolled out and domestic travel looks set for a strong return in 2021, Skift will revisit the dramatic shift at the Short-Term Rental and Outdoor sectors during a one-day summit. Last year, Skift hosted this Summit the same week as Airbnb had its IPO, and the short-term rental ecosystem has since seen an influx of investors, acquisitions, and expansion even through the pandemic. Outdoor recreation and travel have also seen an explosion of interest and professionalization as travelers flood regional parks, attractions, and activities in lieu of international destinations.
Join us on May 19, on the cusp of a busy summer vacation season, as we once again bring together leaders from online rental marketplaces, investors, startup founders, and outdoor recreation operators for interviews with Skift editors and research analysts. We’ll uncover what might happen next in both sectors as their growth outpaces the rest of travel and the big questions facing these sectors, including:
- How can leisure rentals not only capture summer demand, but also build deeper relationships with this growing market?
- With so much investment entering the short-term rental market, how will this accelerate consolidation and who will be acquired?
- How will outdoor travel continue to attract new travelers and growth?
- Will rentals attract more business travelers in the future as remote work becomes the norm?
- Will transparency and rate parity finally take hold in the rental industry, and how will consumers react?
- Can the outdoor recreation industry professionalize without losing the qualities that attracts their core consumer base?
When: May 19, 2021
Live at 11 a.m. ET and On-Demand
Where: Skift’s Online Event Platform
Speakers
(More to be announced)
Agenda
(Subject to change)
Wednesday, May 19th
Welcome
Skift Research’s Outlook for Short-Term Rentals in 2021 and Beyond
Are Short-Term Rentals Entering a New Era Post-Pandemic?
Jeff Hurst
Expedia Group
President and Co-lead, Marketing
Moderator
Dennis Schaal – Executive Editor, Founding Editor
What’s Next for Urban and Tech-Enabled Hospitality?
Francis Davidson
Sonder
Co-Founder & CEO
Moderator
Sean O’Neill – Senior Travel Tech Editor
The New Playbook for Short-Term Rental Managers
Julie Brinkman
Beyond
CEO
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann – Research Editor
Technology’s Role in Reshaping Guest Experience, Operations, and Bottom Line
Jamie Cohen
Vacasa
Chief Financial Officer
Vered Raviv Schwarz
Guesty
President & COO
Moderator
Wouter Geerts – Senior Research Analyst
Acquisitions and Investments in Short-Term Rentals: Predictions for 2021
Carl Shepherd
HomeAway
Investor and Co-Founder
Moderator
Dennis Schaal – Executive Editor, Founding Editor
BREAK
A Look at What’s Happening on the Ground for Rentals Ahead of Summer
Jason Sprenkle
Key Data
CEO
Scott Seay
Southern Rentals and Real Estate
CEO
Jennifer Hsieh
Marriott International
VP Homes & Villas
Moderator
Amy Hinote – Founder & Editor-in-Chief, VRM Intel
The Evolution of FLEX Multifamily Buildings: How to Drive Profit and Value for Owners
Will Lucas
Mint House
Founder and CEO
Moderator
Angela Tupper – Contributor, EventMB
Outdoor Travel Startups: The Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
What Are Consumers Seeking as Outdoor Travel Booms and Professionalizes?
Jennifer Young
Outdoorsy
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Jon Staff
Getaway
CEO and Founder
Moderator
Sean O’Neill – Senior Travel Tech Editor
Digitizing Public Lands: How Limiting Demand Has Affected Outdoor Travelers
Rick DeLappe
National Park Service
Interagency Program Manager
Moderator
Margaret Bailey – SVP, CHM Government Services
STR Market Predictions: Where Will Tech Disrupt?
Laurence Tosi
WestCap Group
Managing Partner & Founder
Allen Mask
CōLab
Managing Partner
Moderator
Seth Borko – Senior Research Analyst
Event Ends
EVENT TECH HOST
Why You Should Participate
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Marketing
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Attendees will hear insights on how tech is disrupting the industry and adapting to consumer demand.
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