Poconos VRO

06/04/2026

June Meetups Are Here: Let’s Get in the Room
Join us for casual in-person meetups designed to bring together real vacation rental owners, realtors, property managers, local suppliers, and community partners across the Poconos.

This is your chance to network, share what you’re seeing in the market, meet people who actually understand the vacation rental world.

All are welcome, but registration is required so we can give each venue an accurate headcount.

Bring your questions. Bring your business cards. Bring someone who should be connected to the Poconos vacation rental community.

Register Now: https://poconosvro.org/Calendar
Real owners. Real conversations. Real connections.

06/03/2026

🍷 The most exclusive event of Wally Wine Fest weekend is almost here!
Join Celebrity Guest Chef Chad Rosenthal at The Settlers Inn this Friday, June 5 for an unforgettable Live Fire Dinner in Grant’s Woods. Enjoy five incredible courses featuring bold barbecue flavors, paired with exceptional wines from Kobrand Wine & Spirits in a beautiful outdoor setting 🌲🔥
🍇 Throughout the evening, Jody Jackman with Breakthru Beverage Group will guide guests through each wine selection, sharing pairing insights, regional stories, and tasting notes that bring every course to life.
🎟️ Seating is limited, get your tickets today!
Then make a weekend of it and explore everything happening at Wally Wine Fest 🍷😎
Live Fire Dinner Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/4v7CL9l
Full Wally Wine Fest information available here: https://wallywinefest.com

06/01/2026

Philadelphia today. Your township tomorrow.
Right now, Philadelphia City Council is considering a proposal that would dramatically increase taxes on short-term rentals while largely leaving hotels untouched.

Most Poconos owners will not pay this tax today, but bad policy spreads fast. That is why Poconos VRO is showing up on June 4.

On June 4th, Rebecca will be traveling to Philadelphia to join hosts, advocates, property owners, and industry partners from across the Commonwealth. She will be participating in the rally and providing public testimony opposing this proposal because standing up for our neighbors is the right thing to do.

We would love for you to join us.
If you can make the trip, come stand with us.
If you can’t attend, consider supporting the advocacy work that makes these efforts possible.
And if you’re not yet a member of Poconos VRO, there has never been a better time to join.

Learn More: https://poconosvro.org/Blog/13637923

05/29/2026

June is serving up more reasons to be a Poconos VRO member.

We’re bringing vacation rental owners together for member connection, education, partner perks, and in-person meetups across the Poconos.

Come meet the people who understand this business, this market, and the occasional chaos that comes with owning a vacation rental. Because apparently, doing this alone was never the brilliant plan.

Get connected. Get informed. Get in the room.
RSVP Now: https://poconosvro.org/Calendar

05/21/2026

Poconos VRO is bringing members together this June for in-person conversations and stronger connections.

Whether you’re a current member, a returning member, or thinking about joining, this is your invitation to come out, meet other vacation rental owners, talk through what’s happening in the Poconos, and unwind as a community.

Join us for Coffee & Conversations and Sip & STR as we talk about local updates, guest experience, owner challenges, new member perks, and how we keep building a stronger vacation rental community together.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the connections.
YOU MUST REGISTER: https://poconosvro.org/Calendar

05/18/2026

Arrowhead Lakes vacation rental owners, this meeting matters.
If your HOA is discussing rental restrictions, fines, or bans, you need to be in the room.

Arrowhead Lakes STR Owners Meet Poconos VRO
May 19, 2026/ 6:00 PM / Zoom

We’ll discuss what’s happening, what it could mean for your property, and how owners can organize before decisions are made without them.

Protect your property. Register here:
https://poconosvro.org/event-6698157?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=5/18/2026

05/15/2026

In case you haven't read it yet... we highly recommend you take a few minutes to skim this one!

What's coming at the Airbnb May 20 2026 Summer Release? Hotels strategy, mid-funnel AI, services expansion, and host listing tools — plus what won't ship.

05/15/2026

Did you know Highlights Magazine is from the Poconos?

Big ideas have always had a home here, which feels like a pretty solid regional brag.

Great morning attending ESU’s Economic Outlook Summit with hundreds of leaders from all four Pocono counties.

Poconos VRO is proud to be part of the conversations helping shape what comes next for our tourism economy, our local communities, and the responsible vacation rental owners who support both.

05/13/2026

Rebecca Gallagher spent the week in Seattle with Rent Responsibly alongside 20+ State, Regional, and Local STR association leaders from across the country, sharing ideas, strategies, and real conversations about how to better advocate for and protect our vacation rental communities.

One of the biggest highlights? A visit to the Expedia Group campus.

From policy conversations to collaboration and industry innovation, the week was a reminder that advocacy works best when we work together. Bringing those insights, connections, and ideas back to the Poconos to continue strengthening the voice of responsible vacation rental owners right here at home.