VACATION RENTAL TOOLS & TRENDS
FOR 2026
RESOURCES SHARED AT THE EVENT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) hosted a Five-Star in-person event designed exclusively for local short-term rental hosts, operators, and managers.
This high-impact afternoon brought together industry experts and regional professionals for education and networking, helping attendees elevate their businesses, stand out, and create unforgettable guest experiences for 2026.
Topics covered:
- Impactful Trends – Discover what’s next in travel and vacation rentals. Industry leaders will share data-driven insights on emerging patterns, pricing projections, and strategies to maximize revenue in 2026.
- Destination Insights from Visit Greater Palm Springs – Your local tourism experts will share key takeaways from the past season and highlight new opportunities to help you connect with the more than 14 million regional travelers.
- Tackle Top Pain Points – From regulations to operations, we’ll dive into the biggest pain points facing hosts today and equip you with practical solutions to deliver smoother stays and stronger results.
- Boost Your Digital Presence – Learn from a local digital marketing expert how to amplify your online visibility, attract more bookings, and stand out in a crowded market.
Stay or join exclusively for the post-seminar mixer, where industry professionals will swap insights, share stories, and spark new opportunities.
FEATURED RESOURCES
VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS
Network, advertise & more with a visit GPS partnership
VRBO
How to Prevent Parties at Your Vacation Rental
RENT RESPONSIBLY
The ins and outs of hosting around destination events
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The Five-Star Meetup is a event organized by Visit Greater Palm Springs designed to equip local short-term rental hosts and managers with the tools they need to stand out in search results, create exceptional guest experiences, and drive five-star reviews and repeat bookings.
Visit Greater Palm Springs is the official tourism marketing agency for the Coachella Valley. Founded in May 1989 by a Joint Powers Authority comprising the cities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta and Indio, Visit Greater Palm Springs was created as a public-private partnership to help grow the region’s tourism economy. We promote our unique and diverse destination to the world while advancing regional collaboration to improve the quality of life for our residents and partners.
Rent Responsibly is proud to partner with Visit Greater Palm Springs and power this campaign. The community-building and education platform empowers STR communities to collaborate and further responsible renting for the benefit of people, places, and planet.