Group 2 3 min Read2026 SkyRun Annual Conference SkyRun Locations Gathered in Puerto Rico to Share Ideas and Celebrate Successes This year, we took our annual SkyRun conference to a sunny island locale. SkyRun franchisees and their key employees gathered in San Juan, Puerto Rico with other industry leaders from across the short-term rental space to discuss new ideas, strategies, and tools to help them succeed in the industry. While sharing ideas and tips was a main focus of the event, it was also a time for us to celebrate all the wins we’ve had over the past year. We ended the week with an awards dinner to congratulate our locations on all the hard work they put in to grow their businesses. Read on to see which of our locations took home top honors this year. Fastest Growing Locations Locations with the highest revenue growth over the previous year New Category – Less than 2 Years in OperationSkyRun GalvestonBeth Harp, Owner Emerging Category – 2 to 4 Years in OperationSkyRun DenverSebastien Guite, Owner Established Category – More than 5 Years in OperationSkyRun North Lake TahoeSteve Schmidt, Owner Guest Satisfaction Excellence Awarded based on guest review scores New Location New Category – Less than 2 Years in OperationSkyRun Twin CitiesCraig & Theresa Schaefer, Owners Emerging Locations Emerging Category – 2 to 4 Years in OperationSkyRun Big BearPhil & Serena Chap, Owners Emerging Category – 2 to 4 Years in OperationSkyRun Grand JunctionWayne & Wanda Cooley, Owners Emerging Category – 2 to 4 Years in OperationSkyRun Kona CoastRich & Toni White, Owners Emerging Category – 2 to 4 Years in OperationSkyRun North NaplesKimberly Layton, Owner Established Locations Established Category – More than 5 Years in OperationSkyRun North Lake TahoeSteve Schmidt, Owner Established Category – More than 5 Years in OperationSkyRun Park CityMichael LeClerc, Owner Established Category – More than 5 Years in OperationSkyRun PhoenixPeter & Maria Vlahos, Owners Established Category – More than 5 Years in OperationSkyRun Rocky Mountain National ParkLarry Whitty, Steve Falk, & Lukas Krause, OwnersConnor Dolan, General Manager Best New Location Awarded to the new location that has established the strongest foundation for growth. SkyRun WhitefishWhitney Elenbaas, Owner Most Innovative Location Awarded to the location that has improved guest and owner experience through new ideas and processes that can be used across the SkyRun brand SkyRun KiawahMatt Demirjian & Michael LeClerc, Owners SkyRun Best of Brand Each year at our annual conference, we also award the best of the best in the SkyRun family with our Best of Brand contest. Our Best of Brand program is a friendly competition among our locations awarding those who go above and beyond to grow their portfolio, engage with SkyRun initiatives, and deliver superior service. Check out who took home top prizes in this contest in our dedicated Best of Brand blog post. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Our annual conference could not take place without the support of our wonderful sponsors from across the vacation rental industry. We want to thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us in Puerto Rico to connect and discuss this industry we all love so much. Working together is the best way to find new solutions and continue delivering unforgettable experiences for guests. Thanks to Booking.com, Besty AI, Dimaco Direct Mail Company, Dry Fly Digital, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, HostGPO, Minoan, Rental Guardian, Sojo, Track, Virturance, and Vrbo. Sign up for emails Trip inspiration, special offers, and vacation planning tips. Name(Required) First Last Email By submitting this form, I agree to SkyRun’s Privacy Policy Δ
