Green VR Events

Hello there! Just stepping out from the whirlwind that was #VRWSGreen2024 in Porto, and wow, what a gathering it was! Here at Green VR Events—a collaboration between EnviroRental, Sustonica, and QALIA (Responsible Tourism Standard)—we’re still buzzing from the energy and the commitment. ✨ It’s not every day you get to be part of something that’s reshaping an entire industry, right? Let’s chat about what went down and why it feels like we’re on the brink of something genuinely transformative for the STR industry. 👇🏼 Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Marc Ribail | Amit Bhatia | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter | Uvika Wahi | Antonio Bortolotti #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

📨 Did you check your inbox yet? Our first exclusive newsletter for those who joined us in Porto at #VRWSGreen2024 has been sent! This is just the beginning of a series of resources we promised to support your sustainability journey in the short-term rental industry. 🌟 📧 Dive into your email to discover the enriching content and start taking meaningful actions! We’re eager to hear which part of the Digital Delegate Guide you found most inspiring, and what steps you’ve taken since October 2nd. 👥 Share your experiences and insights with us. Your journey matters, and it fuels our community’s progress! Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter | Antonio Bortolotti #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainabilityInSTR #EnviroRental #ActionPlan

⭐️ A Heartfelt Thanks from #VRWSGreen2024 ⭐️ Wow, what an incredible journey we’ve had at VRWS Green 2024! As we wrap up, we can’t help but feel overwhelmed with gratitude towards our amazing sponsors who made this event possible: Smily, formerly BookingSync, RentalReady, Travel Chapter, Hostify, and Boom. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 💚 📢 Shoutout to the phenomenal leaders at the helm of these organisations: ✨ Sébastien Grosjean of Smily, formerly BookingSync – your passion for sustainability is truly infectious! ✨ Alexander Limpert of GuestReady Group for RentalReady – thank you for pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in eco-conscious property management. ✨ Jayne M. at Travel Chapter – your dedication to sustainable travel is nothing short of inspiring. ✨ Chavdar Marinov of Hostify – thanks for showing us how tech can lead the way in eco-innovations. ✨ Shahar Goldboim of Boom– your vision for a sustainable future energises us all! Your leadership not just drives your teams but ignites the entire industry towards a greener tomorrow. We’re so lucky to have had you with us, championing sustainability and fostering a space where new ideas can bloom. 🌸 Let’s keep this momentum going! Here’s to more innovations, more collaborations, and more strides towards a sustainable future. Can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together next time! 💪 🌍 See you all soon for another round of sustainability action at VRWS Green! 🌍 Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Delphine Darja Hurter | Jordi Marzal | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

🌿 What an inspiring afternoon at #VRWSGreen2024! ✨ It was truly motivating to witness the strong commitment of property owners and managers as they integrate sustainability more deeply into their operations, aiming to make it a standard practice. At Green VR Events, we are dedicated to equipping our industry with the ideas and strategies needed to initiate and advance these efforts. VRWS Green 2024 embodied this mission perfectly. ✨ Big thanks to our VRWS Green 2024 Sponsors—Smily, formerly BookingSync, Travel Chapter, RentalReady, Hostify and Boom. Their commitment is the cornerstone of this event’s success, empowering us to promote significant sustainability actions. 💚 Immense gratitude to Antonio Bortolotti and the entire Vacation Rental World Summit team for making this event possible! Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Marc Ribail | Amit Bhatia | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

💚 As we approach the much-anticipated #VRWSGreen2024, we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support - Smily, formerly BookingSync, RentalReady, Travel Chapter, Hostify and Boom. Their commitment plays a crucial role in our collective vision of advancing sustainability within the short-term rental industry. ✨ It is through their generosity and forward-thinking vision that this event has been made possible. We are excited to share this platform with them, where innovative ideas will flourish and sustainable practices will be showcased. 🌿 We look forward to welcoming you to #VRWSGreen2024, now just a day away. Together, we will inspire change and help make a significant impact on our industry and beyond. 💚 See you in Porto. 🇵🇹 Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Delphine Darja Hurter | Jordi Marzal | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea | Maud Blanchard de La Brosse | Sébastien Grosjean | Ashweetha Shree R. | Alexander Limpert | Jayne M. | Chavdar Marinov | Shahar Goldboim #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

⚡️ Catch the buzz at our electrifying Sustainability Vendor Pitch session at #VRWSGreen2024! 🌿 Prepare to be captivated as leading companies have just three minutes each to pitch their innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. This session is a prime opportunity for property managers and owners to explore where to best allocate their investments, supporting businesses that deliver outstanding value and genuine sustainability. 🌿 👉 Stellar Line-Up Includes: ✨ Composty ✨ Layla ✨ LUGGit | Luggage Service ✨ PriceLabs ✨ RentalReady ✨ Smily, formerly BookingSync 👉 Why this session? This is an excellent opportunity for property managers and owners to decide where their dollar goes. Choose companies that provide the best value, both in terms of products/services and a genuine commitment to sustainability. 👉 Who should attend? Perfect for property managers, owners, and sustainability advocates eager to invest in solutions that enhance their operations and support environmental goals. 👉 What to expect? Prepare to be impressed by quick-fire pitches packed with compelling sustainability credentials and business benefits. This session promises to be an amazing experience for all attendees! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 📍 Location: Don Luís Hall, Alfândega do Porto, Portugal 🕔 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Make sure you’re there to witness this unique event and decide which innovations will drive your sustainability strategy forward. We can’t wait to see you there! Big thanks to our VRWS Green 2024 Sponsors—Smily, formerly BookingSync, Travel Chapter, RentalReady, Hostify and Boom. Their commitment is the cornerstone of this event’s success, empowering us to promote significant sustainability actions. 💚 🌐 Secure your spot at VRWS Green 2024 - https://lnkd.in/dG8JGTuf Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Delphine Darja Hurter | Jordi Marzal | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea | Maud Blanchard de La Brosse | Matt Guest | Joe S. | Joana Pires Coelho | Sofia Carneiro | Victor Kobeh Sousa #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

🌟 Highlighting a Special "All-Women" Roundtable at #VRWSGreen2024! 🌿 Join us for an empowering panel discussion titled “Overcoming Challenges in Kickstarting Sustainability,” moderated by Amit Bhatia, Marketing and Partnerships Manager at EnviroRental. This session brings together leading voices in the vacation rental industry. 🎙️ 👉 Meet Our Panelists: ✨ Susan Doull, Vacation and Second Home Rental Consultant & Management Expert in Europe ✨ MARGARIDA RUELA, CEO & Founder, Casa da Avenida Lisboa ✨ Deborah L., Vacation Rental Consultant, Podcaster, Advisor, and Networker ✨ Daniela Derin, Holiday Rentals Manager at Skol Apartments Marbella 👉 Why this roundtable? This panel will explore successful strategies for integrating sustainability into rental management, focusing on real-world challenges and solutions from industry leaders. The first step towards sustainability is often seen as the most important yet challenging one. But worry not! With tonnes of global experience shared among our esteemed panelists, this roundtable is a treasure trove for property owners embarking on their sustainability journey. 👉 Who should attend? A must for property owners, hosts, and managers eager to lead in both business and environmental stewardship within the rental industry. 👉 What to expect? Expect a lively discussion filled with insightful strategies, personal experiences, and actionable advice tailored to help you successfully navigate the complexities of implementing sustainable practices. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 📍 Location: Don Luís Hall, Alfândega do Porto, Portugal 🕔 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from some of the most influential women in the industry. Join us to be part of a meaningful change! Big thanks to our VRWS Green 2024 Sponsors—Smily, formerly BookingSync, Travel Chapter, RentalReady, Hostify and Boom. Their commitment is the cornerstone of this event’s success, empowering us to promote significant sustainability actions. 💚 🌐 Secure your spot at VRWS Green 2024 - https://lnkd.in/dG8JGTuf #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

🌟 Showcasing a Must-Attend Session at VRWS Green 2024! 🌿 Join us for an enlightening presentation by Jordi Marzal, Owner of Sustonica and Uvika Wahi, Content Lead at Rental Scale-Up, focusing on “The Challenge of Sustainability in STRs and How Certification Can Help.” Discover how sustainability certification can elevate your short-term rental business, improve your visibility on OTAs, and communicate your commitment to stakeholders. 👉 Session Highlights: 🌿 Tackling sustainability challenges in the STR industry 🌿 Where to start, and how to maintain progress 🌿 Effectively communicating sustainability to investors, staff, and travellers 🌿 Leveraging certification to stand out in the market 🌿 Key insights on how certified businesses can meet new EU regulations and fight greenwashing 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 📍 Location: Don Luís Hall, Alfândega do Porto, Portugal 🕔 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM ⭐️ Big shoutout to Uvika Wahi for her support! She is the editor at Rental Scale-Up (RSU), the go-to source for short-term rental news and insights tailored to professional managers. With a deep understanding of industry trends, RSU goes beyond surface-level analysis to show how the latest developments impact property managers in real-world, concrete ways. Uvika draws from an extensive network of operators to provide actionable advice and strategies, all while championing sustainability within the short-term rental space and beyond. Subscribe to their free weekly newsletter to stay ahead with insights that matter for your business. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTZYtR57 Big thanks to our VRWS Green 2024 Sponsors—Smily, formerly BookingSync, Travel Chapter, RentalReady, Hostify and Boom. Their commitment is the cornerstone of this event’s success, empowering us to promote significant sustainability actions. 💚 🔗 Connect with Jordi Marzal and Uvika Wahi 🎟️ Buy your tickets here - https://lnkd.in/dG8JGTuf Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Nikki Mattei | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea #VRWSGreen2024 #SustainableTravel #InnovateSustainably #SustainabilityInSTRs #HospitalityIndustry

Enter our RAFFLE and get the chance to win 1 of 5 free tickets to join us at #VRWSGreen2024 A great opportunity to hear first-hand insights and experiences of sustainability practices, and mingle with industry leaders! 💪 Please share the 💕 on this and 🎟️ ENTER THE RAFFLE here - https://lnkd.in/dBVJAQ_V 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 📍 Location: Don Luís Hall, Alfândega do Porto, Portugal 🕔 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea #VRWSGreen2024 #Sustainability #PropertyManagement #STR #GreenInnovations #Porto2024 #consciousluxurytravel Thank you to all sponsors and pitchers for their support Smily, formerly BookingSync | Boom | Travel Chapter | Hostify | RentalReady LUGGit | Luggage Service | Composty | Layla | PriceLabs An event co-organised by EnviroRental | QALIA (Responsible Tourism Standard) | Sustonica

🎉 Exciting update for #VRWSGreen2024! 🌿 We’re excited to announce Boom our latest sponsors! They are redefining property management with their cutting-edge, AI-based ‘Plug & Manage’ system. Designed to optimise pricing for increased profitability, their innovative approach can significantly boost revenue, conversion rates, and review ratings— all within a swift 3-week onboarding process!! 📈✨ A heartfelt thank you to Shahar Goldboim and the #Boom team for your support and commitment to advancing sustainability in the short-term rental sector. Your efforts have been instrumental in ensuring the success of our conference. 🙌🏻💚 Join us and Boom at #VRWSGreen2024 to explore the state of art sustainability practices and mingle with industry leaders! 💪 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 📍 Location: Don Luís Hall, Alfândega do Porto, Portugal 🕔 Time: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM 🎟️ Buy your tickets here - https://lnkd.in/dG8JGTuf Bob Garner ⓥ🌳 | Amit Bhatia | Marc Ribail | Jordi Marzal | Delphine Darja Hurter | Antonio Bortolotti | Violeta Goycoolea #VRWSGreen2024 #Sustainability #PropertyManagement #Boom #STR #GreenInnovations #Porto2024 #EnviroRental