Vermont Short-Term Rental Conference & Trade Show

March 26 & 27, 2026

Stowe, Vermont

Deadline for Proposals Extended to October 31st, 2025!

This Year’s Theme Is:

“Hospitality that Unites”

Our statewide conference brings together vacation rental operators, local businesses, policymakers, and industry partners to explore hospitality solutions that strengthen local communities. Through shared insights, new learnings, and in-person connection, let’s harness the power of short-term rentals to support local economies, foster meaningful relationships, and create experiences that truly bring people—and places—together.

 

Call for Speakers

Pitch us your best idea! This year, we’re looking for engaging and interactive educational content that focuses on:

  • Marketing Insights & Strategies

  • Regulations & Property Rights

  • Traveler Trends & Data

  • Financial Management Best Practices

  • Property Investment Strategies

  • Small Business Development

  • Legal Challenges & Case Studies

  • Guest Relations & Communication

  • Direct Booking Strategies

  • Essential & Emerging Technology & Products

  • Sustainability & Ecotourism Practices

  • and more

A woman with curly hair and glasses speaking at a wooden podium with a VTSTRA logo, during a conference with banners behind her that read "STR Standards & Best Practices" and "Vacation Rental Business Development."

Disclaimer: As a nonprofit organization, we are unfortunately unable to offer financial compensation to our speakers. We deeply appreciate your willingness to share your expertise in support of our mission. We kindly ask that all presentations remain educational and unbiased, avoiding sales pitches or endorsements of specific companies, products, or services.

Confirmed Speakers

Please check back later — Announcing our 2026 Speakers soon!

Schedule

NOTE: This is a tentative outline and is subject to change.

  • 7:00am - 10:00am -- Registration Open / Vendor Setup

    10:00am - 12:00pm -- Plenary Sessions & Networking

    12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Lunch

    2:00pm - 5:00pm -- Plenary Sessions & Networking

    5:00pm - 6:00pm -- Sponsored Reception

  • 8:00am - 9:00am — Breakfast

    9:00am - 12:00pm — Concurrent Sessions & Networking

    12:00pm - 1:00pm — Lunch

    2:00pm - 5:00pm — Concurrent Sessions & Networking

    5:00pm - 6:00pm -- Closing Reception / Vendor Break Down

Photo Gallery from Past VTSTRA Conferences
Two people engaged in conversation at a professional event, with others and vendor booths in the background.
A woman is speaking at a podium during a conference with a large audience. Behind her is a VTSTRA banner and a screen displaying presentation slides. The audience appears attentive, seated at round tables.
A man and a woman are smiling and looking at a smartphone together during an indoor event. The woman is holding a water bottle and has a badge that says "VTSTRA Speaker." The background features a banner with partial text and a cozy room with lamps a
People at a registration table, with one woman speaking and another man sitting behind the table, displaying Vermont-themed tote bags and promotional materials.
A woman is standing at a podium giving a presentation at the Vermont Short Term Rental Conference. The podium has a VTSTRA sign, and a large screen behind her displays the conference title and logo. Audience members are seated at tables listening.
A middle-aged man wearing glasses, a patterned collared shirt, and a navy sweater with a name tag reading 'VSTTRA Member' sits attentively at a conference or seminar. There are other attendees in the background, a table with drinks and notepads.
A group of people sitting at tables in a conference room, listening attentively to a speaker. There is a woman with red hair and a floral blouse in the foreground, with a sign on her table that says, 'Connect with Your Chapter, Franklin County.'
A man in a navy blue jacket and red cap is talking to an older man with white hair, wearing a red plaid shirt and a green cap, at an insurance conference. Several attendees with bags and name badges are observing and engaging nearby. There is a large
Man speaking into a microphone during a conference or seminar, with an attentive audience seated around him.
A woman holding a microphone and speaking at a conference, seated at a round table with others listening attentively.
A man with a beard and short hair in a blue suit and white shirt holding a microphone, standing in front of a projected slide with a photo of a man in a uniform and text that says "Make your bed to change the world."
A woman in a white shirt pointing her finger at an older woman with long blonde hair, who appears confused or upset, while another woman with long brown hair looks on at a social gathering or event.
A group of women at a conference or networking event, engaged in conversation. One woman in the center wears a white jacket with a badge labeled 'Sponsor' and 'Speaker', and a purple shirt with a logo. Others hold drinks and wear name tags.
A man and woman are engaged in conversation at an indoor event. The man is holding a glass of wine and wears a name badge, while the woman has long hair and is pointing at him.
Group of four people talking at a conference or event, with three women and one man holding drinks, in a room with round tables and chairs.
Two men are engaged in conversation at a professional event, with several other attendees in the background. One man, with gray hair and glasses, is wearing a name badge.

2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors

GOLD Sponsors

SILVER Sponsors

Logo of Hickey & Foster Real Estate featuring a black dog with a red collar, mountains, trees, a sun, and seagulls on the left, and grey and black text 'kw VERMONT' on the right.

BRONZE Sponsors

My Own Maple

HostGPO

Soake Pools

Please also thank our DIGITAL sponsors who are supporting this event in spirit!