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⚽️ 🏆 World Cup Hosting Crash Course
Nov. 14-15, 2025
Kansas City, Missouri
In partnership with the Kansas City Short Term Rental Alliance (KCSTRA) and headline sponsors Airbnb and Booking.com
Friday, November 14th
1:00pm – 6:30pm
12:00pm | Networking
1:00pm | Crash Course begins
- 📊 How much could you really make hosting guests during the World Cup? | AirDNA
- ⚖️ Regulations for the Kansas City area | KCSTRA & City officials
- 🧯 Make sure your home is safe for guests | Justin Ford, Breezeway Safety
- 🌪️ What insurance and damage protection do you really need? | Nick Massey, Proper Insurance
- ⚠️ Human trafficking awareness during large events |
5:15pm | Networking
6:30pm | End of day
Saturday, November 15th
9:00am – 7:00pm
8:00am | Networking
9:00am | Crash Course and The Art of Cleaning
MORNING
- 🫶 What’s it really like to host during the World Cup? | James Varley, Host Planet
- ✅ Good Neighbor Commitment, House Rules, Policies, FAQs | Tyann Marcink Hammond, Branson Family Retreats
- 🧽 The Art of Cleaning | Seam Kemper, Drop N Go and John Stokinger, Turno
- ✍️ Creating the best listing, including description, headline and photos |
AFTERNOON
- 🌟 Guest communication for a 5 star guest experience | Tyann Marcink Hammond, Branson Family Retreats
- 🛏️ Should you buy or rent your linens and towels for your guests? | Jonathan Wicks, Well & Good
- 🫖 What to provide in your home for your guests | Jen Sexton, HostGPO
- ⚡️ How to properly charge fees for each stay | Ashley Ching, Inhaven
- 💸 What lodging and tourism taxes you’ll need to collect and remit | KCSTRA & city officials
- 💰 How to set your rates and create a pricing strategy | Kyle Driskell, PriceLabs
- 💡 Ask the experts
6:00pm | Networking
7:00pm | End of event
