Hotels
Vacation rentals
Airlines
Destinations
Travel agencies
Cruises
Car rentals
Financial institutions
Keep an eye out for more announcements about this exciting upcoming event. We plan to host panel discussions, breakout sessions, data-rich deep dives into the latest travel industry technology and research, and more.
EVENTS
Vrbo Virtual Partner Summit highlights
Our experts came together to discuss industry growth and help our partners be their best in the business.
Industry experts lead the way
Listening to experts is the best way to learn, and this two-day virtual event allowed our partners to learn from the best. Our guest speakers discussed a variety of hot topics, including:
- Increase earnings through inclusivity
- Designing for families
- Optimizing revenue performance and listings
- Leading the way with safety
- Host strategies to boost bookings
By the numbers
Creating virtual opportunities for vacation rental professionals to network and learn.
685
1:1 consults
8k
Session attendees
Guest speakers
We invited industry movers and shakers to speak with partners and share actionable ways to grow their business.
Evita Turquoise Robinson
Born and raised in New York, Evita Turquoise Robinson is currently the contributing editor of Condé Nast Traveler, though she holds many accolades she has collected throughout her career. In 2011, she founded and created NOMADNESS Travel Tribe – an online community for travelers of color. She has been noted as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 50 most daring entrepreneurs of 2018 and National Geographic's 21 most visionary women throughout travel history.
Sophie Donelson
Design expert Sophie Donelson has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Open House to share her expertise on all things design. Author of the bestselling book "Style Secrets: What Every Room Needs," Sophie also served as the editor-in-chief of House Beautiful – America's longest published home decor magazine.
Partner wisdom
Our industry experts Ben Edwards and Ashley Kubiszyn discussed pricing strategies, innovative cleaning protocols, and technology to drive more bookings.
Ben Edwards
President, Weatherby Consulting
Ashley Kubiszyn
CEO, River Ridge Rentals
Trending topics
This virtual event allowed partners to gain insights from Vrbo and Expedia Group senior leadership. We covered a wide range of topics, including:
Boost bookings
How to delight and welcome guests of all backgrounds to drive even more bookings
Data-driven success
Actionable tips to maximize data and technology to improve your position in search
Impressive interiors
Inspirational interior design and staging ideas you and your guests will love
Leaders in attendance
Our virtual partner summit featured expert speakers providing knowledge and further understanding of the industry to our valued partners.
Peter Andrews
SVP, Customer Experience and Services Expedia Group
Carmela Gillenwater
Partner Evangelist and Ombudsman Expedia Group
Unji Udeshi
Sr. Director, Brand Strategy and Creative Expedia Group
Julia Longley
Sr. Integrated Partner Success Account Manager Expedia Group
Jordan Locke
Partner Revenue Performance Manager Expedia Group
Kelly Barton
Senior Director, Global Trust and Safety Expedia Group
