☀️ You're Exclusively Invited
Palm Springs, California

LIVE 2026

In partnership with Visit Greater Palm Springs

Grow Your Business. Define Your Future. Your exclusive opportunity to connect with industry leaders, unlock market insights, and take your vacation rental business to the next level — complimentary for Vrbo partners.

Lunch included 1:1 account reviews Exclusive promos Market updates
📍JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa · 74-855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
🎟️Complimentary for Vrbo Partners
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Starts at 10:00 AM PT
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What you'll experience

Built for your business.

Four hours, six things to take home. Every session is built around decisions you are already making — what to charge, what to fix, who to know, and what is changing in Palm Springs.

Revenue
Grow bookings and revenue

What is working on Vrbo right now, from the team that runs the marketplace. Leave with tactics you can apply immediately.

Portfolio
Optimize every listing

Pricing, content, and ranking guidance applied property by property, so each unit in your portfolio earns its share of desert demand instead of coasting on one strong performer.

One to one
Your own account review

Sit down with your Vrbo account manager and go through your actual numbers. Understand and apply applicable strategies to drive bookings and growth.

Market data
Palm Springs and surrounding markets

Booking windows, rate benchmarks, and where guests are traveling from, drawn from Vrbo & Expedia Group data for Palm Springs and surrounding markets.

Regulation
Rules and destination partners

Where short-term rental regulation is heading locally, and how working with Visit Greater Palm Springs puts your properties in front of travelers the destination is already courting.

Network
The room itself

A small, invited group of operators running businesses the size of yours. Lunch is built for comparing notes, and the contacts tend to outlast the agenda.

Events like Vrbo Live are where real partnerships are forged. The insights we get directly from the team are invaluable — it's the kind of access that genuinely moves the needle for our business.
VP
Vrbo Partner
Vacation Rental Professional
Schedule

Event Agenda

A full day packed with value — from 1:1 reviews to expert speakers, lunch, Q&A and valuable networking opportunities.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration & 1:1 Vrbo Account Review
Check in and optimize your portfolio — meet one-on-one with your Vrbo account manager
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Vrbo Team on National & Local Market Deep Dive
Data-driven insights on Greater Palm Springs & surrounding markets + national VR trends
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Partnering for Success: Palm Springs STRs and DMOs in the Modern Travel Landscape
Local STR operators often miss opportunities to partner with their Destination Marketing Organizations. This panel explores the regulatory landscape, marketing strategies to amplify your reach, and how to collaborate effectively with DMOs. Learn from industry leaders how to strengthen your business while supporting your destination's tourism growth.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch, Peer to Peer Networking, Key Topic Discussions
Enjoy a catered lunch while connecting with peers and speakers
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Your Portfolio Deep Dive Strategy
Got questions? Personalized strategy time with your dedicated Vrbo account member
Meet the lineup

Event Speakers

Industry experts and Vrbo leaders ready to share insights that move your business forward.

Alex Van Ness
Alex Van Ness
Area Manager, VR Partnerships
Vrbo / Expedia Group
Bethanni Langdon
Bethanni Langdon
Account Manager, VR Partnerships
Vrbo / Expedia Group
Alyssa Stinson
Alyssa Stinson
Sr. Manager, Government & Corporate Affairs
Expedia Group
Gregg Butler-Gant
Gregg Butler-Gant
Sr. Business Development Manager, Advertising
Expedia Group
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Destination Marketing Organization
Panel Partner
Dave Krauss
Dave Krauss
Co-Founder & CEO, Rent Responsibly
Panel Partner
Partners

In partnership with Visit Greater Palm Springs.

Vrbo Live Palm Springs is hosted alongside the destination marketing organization for the nine cities of Greater Palm Springs.

Host Partner
Visit Greater Palm Springs

The official destination marketing organization for Greater Palm Springs. Their team joins the afternoon panel to cover how operators can plug into destination campaigns, seasonal demand pushes, and local tourism strategy.

visitgreaterpalmsprings.com →
Venue

Event Location

Join us at a landmark desert resort just outside Palm Springs — the perfect backdrop for growing your vacation rental business.

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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa 74-855 Country Club Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260
📅Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
🎟️Complimentary for Vrbo Partners
🍽️Catered lunch provided
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