2026 Greater Palm Springs Vacation Rental Summit
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
REGISTRATION STARTS @ 2:00 PM
Jackalope Ranch
80400 California 111, Indio
Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS) and Rent Responsibly are hosting 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.
REGISTRATION: Opens at 2:00 PM
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR: Starts at 2:30 PM
POST-SEMINAR: Starts at 4:30 PM
Topics covered:
- Coachella Valley as a Premier Destination – Insider takeaways from this past season, including what drove the region’s 14+ million annual visitors and how hosts can tap into that momentum heading into a landmark year.
- World Event Opportunities – From Coachella to the World Cup games, these big events have the attention of international travelers. Learn how to position your property to win global bookings, and keep them coming back.
- Navigating Regulations – Stay informed and get clarity on the latest regulations. Our experts will share actionable tips on responsible hosting that will keep you compliant and protect your investments.
- Professionalism as Your Competitive Edge – Guests have more choices than ever. Hosts who invest in professional standards — presentation, communication, and consistency — are the ones earning top reviews and repeat bookings.
Stay or join exclusively for the post-seminar mixer, where industry professionals will swap insights, share stories, and spark new opportunities.
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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.