VRNation 2026 Roadshow Traverse City, Michigan
VRNation 2026 Roadshow Traverse City, Michigan
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (9:30 AM - 3:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Local Impact. National Vision.
Join us for a one-day event designed to elevate your vacation rental business through market-specific insights, hands-on education, and meaningful connections.
Why Attend?
- Network with 100+ local industry professionals
- Hear from VRNation’s Executive Board on industry trends
- Get certified in safety and cleaning protocols
- Stay ahead of local regulations
- Explore VRNation membership benefits
- Engage in interactive roundtables and peer-led discussions
Educational Sessions
Plus expert-led industry roundtables designed for useful, peer-to-peer conversation.
Registration
Complimentary for Vacation Rental Managers (VRMs) and Rental by Owners (RBOs).
Our roadshow events are designed to feature and spotlight our sponsoring partners, so vendor attendance is limited to confirmed sponsors. Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership with VRNation.
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Location
Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College
715 E Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Agenda
| 10:00 am | - | Welcome, Introductions & VRNation Overview |
| 10:20 am | - | Local Market Pulse & Data Points with Beyond |
| 10:50 am | - | Premier Sponsor Remarks with TRACK |
| 11:00 am | - | Advocacy & STR Regulatory Updates with John LaPorte & Cody Perrault, Airbnb |
| 11:30 am | - | Featured Industry Session with Christian Gissing of Grandeur World Collective & True North Property Management |
| 12:15 pm | - | Complimentary Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | - | Industry Roundtables |
| 2:15 pm | - | Tourism, STRs & the Future of Northern Michigan with Trevor Tkach, CEO of Traverse City Tourism |
| 3:00 pm | - | Audience Q&A, VRNation Updates & Closing Remarks |
| 3:10 pm | - | Hospitality Hour at Rotary Hall at The Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Supporting education, connection, and progress across the vacation rental industry.
Connect. Learn. Grow. We’ll see you in Traverse City!
Complimentary for Vacation Rental Managers (VRMs) & Rental by Owners (RBOs) Our roadshow events are designed to feature and spotlight our sponsoring partners, so vendor attendance is reserved for confirmed vendor sponsors only.
715 E Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686 United States