BREAKING: Vacation Rental Design Summit Announces West Coast Debut at Las Vegas Market January 2026

Industry Milestone: VRDS Heads West

exhibition news – In a strategic collaboration, ANDMORE and the Vacation Rental Design Summit (VRDS) will launch the summit’s inaugural West Coast edition during Winter 2026 Las Vegas Market (January 24-28, 2026). The announcement positions World Market Center Las Vegas as the new epicenter for the rapidly growing vacation rental design sector.

Key Event Details

Why This Expansion Matters

1. Market Explosion:

“Vacation rental design isn’t just about places to sleep – it’s creating immersive experiences guests crave.”
– Jessica Duce, CEO, Vacation Rental Designers

The sector has grown 300% since 2019, with STR design now representing a $23B global niche (STR Design Report 2025).

2. Strategic Synergy:
Las Vegas Market attracts 50,000+ design professionals annually – providing unmatched access to:

• Furniture manufacturers

• Textile innovators

• Hospitality suppliers

3. Educational Gap:
VRDS remains the only event dedicated exclusively to the intersection of interior design and vacation rental hospitality since its 2023 launch.

Program Highlights

• Immersive Showrooms: Experience rental-ready installations from top brands

• Profitability Workshops: Revenue optimization through design psychology

• Supplier Speed-Dating: Connect with 100+ STR-specialized vendors

• Case Studies: Top designers reveal high-ROI projects ($15K-$500K budgets)

• Tech Integration Labs: IoT solutions for remote property management

Industry Leadership Perspectives

Scott Eckman, President, ANDMORE:

*”This represents one of the fastest-evolving categories in design. Our partnership brings meaningful content that serves emerging segments of the $1.2T global furniture industry.”*

Jane Dagmi, Managing Director, HPxD:

*”Las Vegas’ scale allows us to showcase how design directly impacts rental premiums – our data shows well-designed properties command 40% higher nightly rates.”*

Growth Metrics Driving the Summit

• 142% increase in professional STR designers since 2021

• 78% of luxury rental owners now hire specialized designers

• Top designers report $250K+ annual revenue from STR projects

• Furniture/FF&E budgets per property up 65% since 2022

Who Should Attend

• Interior designers expanding into hospitality

• Property managers elevating portfolio value

• Furniture brands targeting rental markets

• Real estate developers creating rental-ready units

• Tech providers in smart home/IoT sectors

Strategic Opportunities

For Designers:

• Certification in STR design principles

• Access to 500+ vetted suppliers

• Templates for scalable client packages

For Brands:

• Dedicated “Rental-Ready” product tagging in showrooms

• Featured in VRDS Design Resource Directory

• Co-marketing to 15K+ professional attendees