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⚽️ 🏆 Hosting Crash Course
February 6-7, 2026
Kansas City, Missouri
In partnership with Branson Family Retreats, the Kansas City Short Term Rental Alliance (KCSTRA) and title sponsor Airbnb
Friday
1:00pm – 6:30pm
12:00pm | Networking
1:00pm | Crash Course begins
💡 Opening remarks | Mayor Quinton Lucas, KCMO
- 📊 How much could you really make hosting guests during the World Cup? | Luke DaMommio, AirDNA
- 🏆 World Cup Fan Fests and More | Tracy Whelpley, KC World Cup Committee
- ⚖️ [KCMO] Regulations and permits | Nia Webster & Alex Lin, KCMO
- 📝 [Kansas] Regulations and permits | Alyssa Marcy, UG WyCo & KCK
- 💸 [KCMO] Lodging and tourism taxes | Eric Davison, KC Commissioner of Revenue
- 💰 [Kansas] Lodging and tourism taxes |
- 📍 Working with your DMO | Sean Dixon, Visit Topeka
- 🌪️ What insurance and damage protection do you really need? | Nick Massey, Proper Insurance
- 💬 Ask me anything | KCSTRA Board
5:15pm | Networking
6:30pm | End of day
Saturday
9:00am – 7:00pm
8:00am | Networking
9:00am | Crash Course begins
MORNING
- 🫶 Elevating the Guest Experience | Andy McNulty, former Victoria Beckham CEO
- ✅ Good Neighbor Commitment, House Rules, Policies, FAQs | Tyann Marcink Hammond, Branson Family Retreats
- ⚠️ Human trafficking and crime awareness during large events | KCPD
- ✍️ Creating the best listing, including description, headline and photos | Matt Gall, Airbnb
- 🌟 Guest communication for a 5 star guest experience | Tyann Marcink Hammond, Branson Family Retreats
- 🚽 Cleaning best practices and efficiencies | Durk Johnson, Northwest Vacations
AFTERNOON
Level 101 content
- 🫖 What to provide in your home for your guests | Jen Sexton, HostGPO
- 🛜 Smart technology for your home | Nat Hammond, Branson Family Retreats
- 🧼 How to hire a cleaner | Chris Rule, Turno
- 🛏️ Buy or rent linens and towels for your guests? | Katelyn Henson, Well & Good
Levels 201-301 content
- 🎯 Using a channel manager | Janice Hurley, NextPax
- 📸 Social media strategies | Pamela Quinn, Lake Days Rentals – Casago
- 📧 Email marketing | Steve Clark, OwnerRez
Main content
- 🧭 What data should we look for and what does it mean? | Daniel Leifeld, KeyData
- 💰 Summer 2026 pricing strategies | Kyle Driskell, PriceLabs
- ☎️ Ask the experts
6:00pm | Networking
7:00pm | End of event
