On Friday, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals to meet the needs of their communities.
18.04.2024 - 18:49 / skift.com / Brian Quinn / Jennifer Hsieh / Jay Carney
We are thrilled to unveil the first group of esteemed speakers for the upcoming Skift Short-Term Rental Summit, happening on June 5 in New York City. This gathering is set to be a pivotal event for professionals in the short-term rental industry, providing unparalleled insights, networking opportunities, and expert discussions.
Here’s a sneak peek at the industry leaders who will be sharing their knowledge and experiences:
Carl Shepherd – Investor and Co-Founder of HomeAway
Shepherd co-founded HomeAway, Inc., the first international marketplace for private rentals of vacation homes, and served over the years as President, COO, CDO and as a board member, until the sale to Expedia in 2015.
Jay Carney – Global Head of Policy and Communications at Airbnb
Jay leads Airbnb’s Global Policy, Communications, and Crisis Management teams. He also oversees Airbnb’s 21st Century Company team, which develops key initiatives to serve Airbnb’s Hosts, guests and communities, including sustainability, anti-discrimination, and partnership initiatives.
Jennifer Hsieh – VP, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy at Marriott International
Joining us again this year, Jennifer leads the development and growth of Marriott’s first entry into the home rental business. She is a visionary leader driving Marriott’s venture into high-end home rentals, blending Marriott’s legendary hospitality with the uniqueness of personal spaces.
Daniel Rickenmann – Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Rickenmann is the 71st Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina. He is an innovative entrepreneur and a dedicated public servant with a passion for improving the quality of life for all in the Palmetto State’s Capital City. Since becoming Mayor in 2022, Rickenmann has worked tirelessly to expand housing options, increase community cleanliness and pride, and improve the City’s customer service operations.
Jeff Hurst – President and CEO of Furnished Finder
Jeff’s insights into the needs of traveling professionals and his strategic vision have positioned Furnished Finder as a key player in the furnished housing market. He assumed the role of President and CEO in November 2023 at the invitation of the company’s founders.
Rena Pacheco-Theard – CEO of Boutiq
As the head of a company that transforms unique properties into luxury accommodations, Rena’s expertise in curating exceptional guest experiences is unparalleled.
Eric Goldreyer – CEO of bnbfinder
Goldreyer is the CEO and owner of bnbfinder, where travelers can connect with unique professionally run vacation rentals, bed and breakfasts, inns and boutique hotels – without the service fees.
Ben Wolff – Co-Founder of Onera, Oasi
Ben is co-founder and developer of Onera, a luxury treehouse
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