Short-Term Rental and Outdoor Summit
Original Date May 19, 2021
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As vaccines were rolled out and domestic travel looked set for a strong return in 2021, Skift revisited 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.
We once again brought together leaders from online rental marketplaces, investors, startup founders, and outdoor recreation operators for interviews with Skift editors and research analysts. We uncovered what might happen next in both sectors as their growth outpaced 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?
Speakers
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Agenda
Wednesday, May 19th
Skift Research’s Outlook for Short-Term Rentals in 2021 and Beyond
Can Vrbo Keep the Momentum Going?
Jeff Hurst
Expedia Group
President and Co-lead, Marketing
Moderator
Dennis Schaal – Executive Editor, Founding Editor
What’s Next for Urban and How Will It Bounce Back?
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 the 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
What’s Happening on the Ground for Rentals Ahead of Summer
Jason Sprenkle
Key Data
CEO
Scott Seay
Southern Vacation Rentals
CEO
Jennifer Hsieh
Marriott International
Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
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
How Outdoor Travel Startups Are Meeting Consumer Demand
Sarah Smith
The Dyrt
Co-Founder
Rachelle Snyder
Arrive Outdoors
Co-Founder & CEO
Anjali Agarwal
AutoCamp
Chief Operating Officer
Moderator
Lebawit Lily Girma – Global Tourism Reporter
Outdoor Travel Is Hot: What Are the Opportunities and Challenges?
Jennifer Young
Outdoorsy
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Jon Staff
Getaway
CEO and Founder
Moderator
Sean O’Neill – Senior Travel Tech Editor
Limiting Overtourism Within Public Lands: What It Means for Travel Companies
Rick DeLappe
Recreation.gov
Interagency Program Manager
Moderator
Margaret Bailey – SVP, CHM Government Services
Where Do Short-Term Rentals Go From Here?
Laurence Tosi
WestCap
Managing Partner & Founder
Allen Mask
CōLab
Managing Partner
Moderator
Seth Borko – Senior Research Analyst
Event Ends
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